Charge Technologist - Microbiology

Charge Technologist – Microbiology

Entity: Aga Khan University

The Aga Khan University is a private, international university committed to international standards of excellence in teaching, research and service. Its teaching hospital, the Aga Khan University Hospital has been accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission International for achieving the highest international healthcare standards.

Reporting to Manager, clinical laboratories you will be responsible for day to day smooth running of the section assigned, administratively as well as technically according to laboratory policies and protocols. You will be responsible to:

• Organize and coordinate on a daily basis the administrative and technical activities of the assigned section according to laboratory procedures and policies for day to day smooth running of the section.
• Compliance to laboratory protocol and policy guidelines, JCIA and ISO standards.
• Handle staffing matters such as attendance, discipline, and counselling through random checks and as and when required to ensure that the laboratory and institutional policies are implemented regularly.
• Effective communication of critical results in timely manner and documentation as per protocol.
• Perform routine and STAT clinical laboratory tests or technical procedures and finalize reports according to laboratory protocols and authorize to reports of lab tests processed by self when required.

• B.Sc. in Biological Sciences/M.Sc. preferred.
• 3 years of experience as a Senior Technologist at AKU or 10 years of relevant experience gained at a hospital or laboratory.
• Thorough knowledge of Laboratory testing procedures.
• Knowledge of latest developments in Medical Technology field.
• Good knowledge of employee relations techniques.

The Aga Khan University is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment which is free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at AKU are based on business needs, job requirements and individual’s qualifications and experience, without regard to race, colour, caste or creed, national, social or ethnic origin, gender (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification). AKU does not discriminate among the job candidates on account of any of these characteristics.