Vacancy title:
Lab Assistant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Healthcare, Science & Engineering, Social Services & Nonprofit]

Jobs at:
Malawi AIDS Counselling and Resource Organization (MACRO)

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, June 30 2026

Duty Station:
Blantyre | Blantyre

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 23 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

About Kameza Private Clinic

Kameza Private Clinic is a wholly owned health service enterprise of MACRO established to provide affordable, high-quality healthcare services to the public while contributing to the organization’s long-term sustainability. The Clinic delivers a range of clinical, laboratory, and diagnostic services and serves as part of MACRO’s resource mobilization and social enterprise strategy to support its mission of improving the health and wellbeing of Malawians.

About the Role:

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for conducting routine laboratory investigations, collecting and processing specimens, maintaining laboratory records, ensuring quality control procedures are followed, and supporting clinicians with timely and accurate laboratory results. The incumbent will actively participate in laboratory testing, quality assurance activities, inventory management, equipment maintenance, and implementation of laboratory safety standards.

Education Qualifications

• Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology or Biomedical Sciences from a recognized institution.
• Registered with the Medical Council of Malawi.
• Minimum of two (2) year experience in a clinical laboratory setting.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated competency in routine laboratory testing.
• Training in Laboratory Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with electronic laboratory information systems.
• Experience working in private healthcare facilities.
• Experience working in a private healthcare setting will be an added advantage.
• Strong customer care and client service orientation.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays when required.

Key Duties

• Laboratory Testing and Diagnostic Services
• Quality Assurance
• Equipment Management and Maintenance
• Laboratory Inventory and Supply Management
• Documentation and Records Management

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: professional certificate

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Mode of Application

Applications to:

The Executive Director, MACRO

Closing Date:

30th June, 2026

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