LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

VACANCY ALERT – LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

Job Title: Laboratory Technologist
Department: Clinical Services
Location: Manzini
Reporting To: Senior Nursing Officer

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent.

• Registration with the relevant professional council/authority.

• At least 1–2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting (entry-level acceptable for smaller clinics).

• Knowledge of laboratory safety standards and quality assurance practices.

• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.

PERSONALITY AND POSITION PROFILE

• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Good communication skills.

• Youth-friendly.

• Honesty.

• Professional decision-making.

• Good report-writing skills.

• Attention to detail.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY AND OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

The Laboratory Technologist will provide accurate, timely, and reliable laboratory services that support patient diagnosis, treatment, and disease prevention at the clinic level. The role ensures compliance with quality standards, safety protocols, and ethical practices in all laboratory operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect, label, and process patient specimens (blood, urine, stool, swabs, etc.) following standard procedures.

• Ensure proper storage and transportation of samples.

• Perform routine diagnostic tests (haematology, microbiology, serology, chemistry, parasitology).

• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.

• Record and interpret test results accurately.

• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality control measures.

• Perform QA and proficiency testing.

• Ensure safe disposal of laboratory waste.

• Comply with national and clinic-level health regulations.

• Provide laboratory results to clinicians in a timely manner.

• Assist in counselling patients on specimen collection when necessary.

• Collaborate with healthcare teams to support patient care.

• Monitor and manage laboratory supplies and reagents.

• Prepare reports on laboratory activities and submit to clinic management.

• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

• Attend unit and programme meetings.

• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Qualified and interested applicants should submit:

• Cover letter

• CV

• Certified copies of academic certificates

• Three professional references

Send to:
Finance and Administration Manager
Family Life Association of Eswatini
📧 recruitment@flas.org.sz

Deadline: 5:00 pm, 09 February 2026
(Hand-delivered applications will not be accepted)

Applicants not contacted within 21 days should consider their application unsuccessful.

EMAIL SUBJECT FORMAT

Position Applied For – Full Name
Example: Laboratory Technologist – Lookman Dlamini

The candidate must be ready to start immediately.