Description

Job Description

Job title:

Laboratory Technician

Work Location:

Kono – KGH

Department:

Clinical

Reports to:

Laboratory Manager

Line Management

No

Requisition #

Application Status

External Advert

Organisation Profile

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health centre and to referral hospitals.

Position Overview

The Laboratory Technician plays a critical role in supporting patient care by performing diagnostic testing across key disciplines such as biochemistry, haematology, and microbiology. The role includes specimen processing, analytical testing, equipment operation, and strict adherence to quality and safety protocols.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Objective:

• Ensure accurate, timely, and reliable diagnostic testing to support clinical decision-making.
• Operate within ISO 15189:2022-compliant quality systems and safety standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory processes and outcomes.

  Key Responsibilities

  1. Sample Handling and Processing

  • Receive, label, and process clinical specimens (blood, urine, fluids, etc.) per SOPs.
  • Prepare slides, aliquots, or cultures depending on the testing requirement.

    2. Diagnostic Testing

    • Perform biochemical, hematological, or microbiological tests including:
      • CBC, ESR, reticulocyte count
      • Liver and kidney function tests, glucose, lipid panels
      • Bacterial culture, Gram stain, sensitivity testing
      • Operate automated analyzers and manual methods as needed.

        3. Quality Control and Assurance

        • Conduct daily QC and participate in proficiency testing (PT/EQA).
        • Calibrate and troubleshoot lab equipment as per protocols.
        • Maintain documentation for compliance and traceability.

          4. Reporting and Communication

          • Accurately record and report results in the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
          • Notify clinicians of critical values promptly and ensure confidentiality of patient data.

            5. Equipment Maintenance

            • Perform routine maintenance and escalate technical faults.
            • Document maintenance activities and ensure instrument readiness.

              6. Safety and Compliance

              • Follow biosafety, infection prevention, and chemical safety procedures.
              • Comply with national regulations and internal quality management systems.

                7. Teamwork and Development

                • Collaborate with lab staff, clinicians, and supervisors to ensure smooth workflows.
                • Participate in training, audits, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
                  • Education and Work Experience Requirements:

                    Education:

                    • Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science or related field.

                      Certifications:

                      • Certified Biomedical Laboratory Scientist or equivalent by a recognized board

                        Experience:

                        • Prior experience in a diagnostic laboratory setting preferred

                          Skills:

                          • Strong technical and analytical skills
                          • Proficient in using lab information systems and basic computer software
                          • Good organizational skills and attention to detail

                            Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.

                            Partners In Health Sierra Leone is dedicated to preventing unwanted behaviour in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, financial misconduct, and ensuring the welfare of those, we serve. We expect all staff, consultants, contractors, vendors, and volunteers to uphold these values as outlined in our code of conduct.

                            The successful candidate will receive appropriate training and must adhere to the organization’s safeguarding policies. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references and screening checks, which may include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

                            As a participant in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, we request information from previous employers about any instances of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment. Additionally, Partners In Health Sierra Leone will share records of such misconduct with other agencies upon staff departure, ensuring transparency and accountability. By applying, candidates acknowledge and agree to these recruitment procedures

                            Social Justice

                            We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.

                            Method of Application.

                            Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment. In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Tuesday 28th October, 2025.