University of Zimbabwe (UZ)
DUE: 12 APR 2024
FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
3.1 Department of Biomedical Science (Anatomy Unit)
3.1.1 Chief Technician (1 Post)
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Diploma in Biological
Technology and guilds II/III plus post qualification experience
Experience working in a Laboratory
Familiarity with electron microscopy procedures and knowledge of the provision of the Human
Tissue Act is essential
Duties and Responsibility
Preparation of Budgets and Management of Accounts
Supervision and training laboratory staff (technical and cleaner/messengers)
Implements departmental technical goals/objectives
Facilitation of teaching by assisting the academic staff with projectors/usable teaching halls and
provision of demonstration material
In charge of operations of both sections of the Department i.e gross anatomy, histology and
museum laboratories
Inventory of department asset
Department security and safety enforcement
General housekeeping of the Department building and fittings
Setting up the Laboratory for income generation
Any other duties as assigned by the chairperson
TO APPLY
Applicants must submit six (6) copies of applications. Each set of application must be accompanied by
a Curriculum Vitae, giving full particulars including full name; place, date of birth, I.D, birth certificate
and copies of academic and professional qualifications, all certified. Applicants must give information
on experience, date of availability, telephone numbers, names and addresses of three contactable
referees. Applications should be hand delivered to Office No. 123, Administration Building at the
University of Zimbabwe or posted to:
Deputy Registrar
Human Capital Management
University of Zimbabwe
P.O Box MP 167
HARARE
Closing date of receipt of applications is 12 April 2024.
The University of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer and therefore men and women are
equally encouraged to apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.