National University of Science and Technology (NUST)
DUE: 14 NOV 2023
The University seeks to recruit applicants with requisite qualifications, skills and experience for the
following posts in the Faculty of Medicine: –
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST/ SENIOR MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST (2 POSTS) Department of Pathology
Applicants must possess a General Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences and at least 3 years of
experience in a teaching and/or research laboratory, OR possess a Specialist Diploma in a Medical
Laboratory Sciences field or a Degree in the Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory
Science or Biomedical sciences and at least one-year experience in a teaching and/or research
laboratory. Candidates should be registered or registrable with the Health Professions Authority
through the Medical Laboratory and Clinical Scientists Council of Zimbabwe.
The candidate will be expected to prepare, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment and materials,
train technical assistants, assist academic staff and students in setting up and conducting experiments
and demonstrations, provide technical guidance and support to students during laboratory sessions and
projects, ensure the safe and proper handling of laboratory equipment and materials and collaborate
with academic staff on research projects.
For appointment to the Senior Technician grade, applicants must have a specialist diploma or relevant
degree qualification and at least three years’ post-qualification experience
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
An attractive package which includes Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits is offered; details of
which will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.
TO APPLY
All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Applications, which should include a
Curriculum Vitae (giving full personal particulars of applicant, including full names, place and date of
birth, qualifications, employment and experience, present salary, telephone numbers and the names,
addresses (including e-mail) and telephone numbers of three contactable referees) and copies of
certificates must be addressed to:
The Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Department
National University of Science and Technology
P O Box AC 939Ascot
Bulawayo, ZIMBABWE
And e-mailed to: recruitment@nust.ac.zw in a single pdf file clearly indicating the position being
applied for in the subject line.
The National University of Science and Technology is an equal opportunity employer. In the
interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday, 14 November, 2023.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
