Lab Assistant

 JOB TITLE: Lab Assistant

 Company: Malawi AIDS Counselling and Resource Organization (MACRO)

 Location: Blantyre

 Background

VACANCIES MACRO PRIVATE CLINIC

Malawi AIDS Counselling and Resource Organization (MACRO) is a locally registered nongovernmental organization (NGO) established in 1995 to complement Government’s efforts in in the fight against HIV and AIDS and other health related issues.

MACRO’s Vision is “Malawi populace free of ill-Health” and its Mission is “Transform lives of Malawians through provision of high-quality HIV and AIDS, and other health related services”.

MACRO invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions for MACRO Private Clinic in Blantyre.

Job Title: Lab Assistant

Reports to: Clinic in Charge

Location: Blantyre (Chirimba)

About the Role: The Lab Assistant will be responsible for coordinating and performing tasks and activities in several areas of the clinical laboratory.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive and prepare patient specimens (mainly blood and urine) for analysis
• To perform basic clinical technical services, routine diagnostic test samples for lab support work
• To keep the laboratory equipment tidy and in a good state
• To comply with laboratory policies in relation to medical council regulations, Health and
• Safety, Welfare, Fire, Security and Confidentiality
• To assist in stock control and ordering of supplies

 Requirements:

Education Qualifications

• Malawi School Certificate of Education
• Certificate in Biomedical Science/Clinical Laboratory
• 2 years’ hands-on experience in a similar job
• Knowledge of will be an added advantage
• Registered with medical council of Malawi

Knowledge and Skills

• Planning and Organizational Skills (organises own day to day work tasks, prioritize urgent specimens)
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods.
• Use of various laboratory equipment
• Computer Literate

 How to Apply:

Email Applications to: The Executive Director, macroprivateclinics@gmail.com by 17th November, 2025

This list is not exhaustive as such, the successful candidate will be required to perform duties as required

NB: Applications must include 3-paged CV, Copies of relevant certificates and 1paged application letter clearly explaining why you are a suitable candidate for the role.

 Deadline: 17th November, 2025