LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), an NGO and a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and a leading provider of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) education and services, hereby invites result-oriented and committed persons to apply for the following vacant position to be filled in the Association.

              POSITION:                                          LABORATORY TECHNICIAN     

               REPORT TO:                                       FACILITY HEAD

                LOCATION:                                        ACCRA CLINIC

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Ensure effective and efficient provision of laboratory services
• Ensure that clients and providers rights are adhered to
• Take samples of clients, conduct the laboratory test and provide the result to the Physician Assistant or Officer-in Charge for efficient service delivery
• Keep proper inventory of laboratory equipment
• Keep the laboratory room clean and tidy
• Assist in monitoring and supervising clinic activities
• Assist in ensuring that clinical standards are adhered to
• Prepares Annual Work plan and Performance Appraisal
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

 QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• HND/Diploma in Laboratory Technician or any other higher related field with a minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience, 2 years of which must be in a similar position.

OTHER QUALITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Very good interpersonal relationship and communication skills
• Must be honest, transparent and reliable
• Must be friendly and accommodative
• High sense of responsibility, humor, and reliable to take initiatives
• Must be a team player
• Must be able to work for long hours and under pressure
• Must be able to work with little supervision
• A good working knowledge in the use of the computer

 How to Apply

All interested persons with requisite qualification(s), should kindly send their Application Letters with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), including two referees and cell phone numbers to:

recruitment@ppag-gh.org

Only shortlisted applicants will be shortlisted for an interview.

Closing Date: 30^th June, 2020.

NB: Any PPAG Volunteer who is interested in the position above must attach evidence of resignation to the application.