Job Ref #: NUST-71
Industry: Academic
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

 

Inspire Innovation. Drive Sustainability. Shape the Future.

The Department of Clinical Health Sciences at NUST delivers practical, real-world education in Biomedical Science and Technology. We are seeking a Laboratory Technician: Anatomical Pathology to support our teaching and research. If you are passionate about laboratory work and contributing to impactful academic programmes, we encourage you to apply.

 

Key Performance Areas

Coordinate and maintain activities of the laboratories and the equipment's; control and manage inventory; prepare budget projections for laboratory equipment, components and consumables; prepare practical classes and provide practical support to students during and after practical sessions; grade practical reports; ensure proper record keeping in the laboratory; compile and/or review laboratory policies/SOPs, ensure the laboratories maintains the required quality standards, organise excursions; invigilate during practical sessions/examinations and adhere to and promote safety culture.

Job Requirements

 

Job Requirements

A Bachelor’s (honours) degree (NQF Level 8) in Biomedical Science/Technology or Medical Laboratory Sciences or an equivalent qualification with two (2) years industry and/or academic laboratory experience in Anatomical Pathology. Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) and must be able to facilitate Cytology and Histology practical sessions. Must be registered/registrable with the Allied Health Professions Council of Namibia (AHPCNA) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Biomedical Technologist. Specialisation in Anatomical Pathology (including Cytology and/or Histology) will be an advantage.

 

Employment Equity Statement 

NUST, an equal opportunity employer, invites applications from suitably qualified individuals, especially women and persons with disabilities, to apply.

 

Important Notes 

By applying, applicants confirm they have no prior employment-related disciplinary records or integrity concerns that would reasonably affect their candidacy. All applicants consent to comprehensive background checks, including verification of qualifications, published works, disciplinary and criminal records. Applicants are required to submit a list of referees who can attest to their qualifications, experience, and suitability for the role. The University reserves the right to seek references beyond those listed, and this will be done with discretion. 

All qualifications must be certified by the Police within the last three (3) months, and all foreign qualifications must be validated by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA). The normal retirement age is 65. Non-Namibian candidates who are deemed suitable for appointment will be offered a contract of five (5) years. Only applications submitted via the Direct-Hire system will be considered. Internal staff members must have successfully completed their probationary period to be eligible for consideration for any vacant position.

 

CLOSING DATE: 08 August 2025

  

For Inquiries: 

Ms Esther Sebastian 

Human Capital Business Partner 

Tel: 061-2072381/ Email: esebastian@nust.na