Available Positions and Locations

• Serenje District Hospital: 2 positions
• Kabwe General Hospital: 2 positions
• Arthur Davison Hospital: 2 positions
• Ndola Teaching Hospital: 2 positions
• Kitwe Teaching Hospital: 2 positions

Project Summary

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), under the U.S. Department of State-funded Controlling HIV Epidemic Program (CHEP), supports the Government of Zambia in achieving and sustaining HIV epidemic control in line with national and global targets, including the 95-95-95 goals.

The CHEP project focuses on strengthening HIV prevention, care, and treatment services through a person-centred approach, while enhancing maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) and Global Health Security (GHS) outcomes. The project operates in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH) at national, provincial, district, and facility levels to ensure sustainability, country ownership, and transition readiness.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will report to the Senior Laboratory Coordinator and support the delivery of high-quality molecular diagnostic services across designated PCR laboratories under the CHEP project.

The role is responsible for performing HIV Viral Load (VL), Early Infant Diagnosis (EID), and other priority PCR testing, ensuring timely, accurate, and reliable results to inform clinical decision-making.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform PCR-based diagnostic testing, including HIV Viral Load (VL), Early Infant Diagnosis (EID), and other priority molecular assays such as HIV drug resistance testing.
• Ensure adherence to approved testing algorithms and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain high levels of accuracy, reliability, and reproducibility.
• Ensure timely processing of samples to meet turnaround time targets.
• Implement and maintain laboratory quality standards.
• Participate in Internal Quality Control (IQC) and External Quality Assurance (EQA) programmes.
• Support Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives.
• Document non-conformities and implement corrective actions.
• Adhere to biosafety and biosecurity protocols.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of biological materials.
• Report laboratory incidents, exposures, accidents, and near misses.
• Maintain compliance with national and international standards.
• Operate and maintain PCR platforms and related equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Report equipment faults and coordinate repairs.
• Ensure proper storage and inventory management of reagents and consumables.
• Ensure timely and accurate result entry and reporting.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information.
• Support data verification and quality checks.
• Ensure proper sample reception, labelling, processing, and storage.
• Monitor sample quality and reject unsuitable samples where necessary.
• Coordinate with courier systems to ensure timely sample transport and results return.
• Work closely with clinicians and laboratory teams.
• Support training and mentorship of junior laboratory staff.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Diploma in Biomedical Sciences.
• Valid practising licence.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ).
• Minimum of 2 years' relevant laboratory experience; PCR experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of molecular diagnostics (PCR).
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Knowledge of biosafety and biosecurity principles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good data management and reporting skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

How to Apply

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply through the official CIDRZ recruitment portal.

Apply Online for Lab Technologist – PCR Laboratory

Application Deadline: 22 October 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Priority will be given to candidates who live in the towns where the vacancies are available.

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