Laboratory Technologist

Join Pharo Health — Building the Future of Specialized Healthcare in Africa

Pharo Health Ethiopia, a portfolio company of Pharo Ventures, is redefining the future of premium healthcare delivery in the Horn of Africa.

We are establishing a state-of-the-art specialty and diagnostic center in Addis Ababa designed to deliver world-class, patient-centered care through advanced medical technology, exceptional clinical talent, and seamless multidisciplinary collaboration.

As an early member of our specialist team, you will have the rare opportunity to help shape a modern healthcare institution from the ground up — one built on clinical excellence, innovation, compassion, and impact.

Our vision extends beyond a single facility. We aim to build a leading healthcare network that expands access to high-quality specialist care across Ethiopia and the wider region.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented, and quality-driven Laboratory Technologist to join our growing diagnostic team.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a modern, technology-enabled laboratory, delivering accurate and timely diagnostic services that support exceptional patient care. The successful candidate will perform a wide range of laboratory tests while maintaining the highest standards of quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.

We are looking for a professional who combines strong technical expertise with attention to detail, collaboration, integrity, and a genuine commitment to clinical excellence.

If you are motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping build one of the region’s most ambitious healthcare organizations, we would love to hear from you.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Specimen Management & Pre-analytical Processing

• Receive, verify, and accept or reject specimens in accordance with pre-analytical acceptance criteria.
• Confirm patient identity, test requests, and specimen labelling accuracy before processing.
• Centrifuge, aliquot, and store specimens in appropriate conditions to maintain sample integrity.
• Maintain specimen traceability from receipt through result release, ensuring full chain of custody.
• Manage urgent samples with prioritization to minimize turnaround time.

2. Test Performance & Analytical Execution

• Perform hematology tests including CBC, differential count, reticulocyte count, blood film morphology, and coagulation studies using automated and manual methods.
• Execute biochemistry assays including liver function tests, renal function tests, electrolytes, lipid profiles, cardiac markers, glucose and HbA1c, hormones, thyroid function, and tumour markers.
• Conduct immunology and serology using CLIA and rapid lateral flow methods.
• Perform urinalysis, pregnancy testing, microalbumin, and 24-hour urine studies.
• Carry out microbiological investigations including culture and sensitivity, Gram stain, acid-fast staining, and parasitology.
• Process and prepare histopathology specimens including gross description, embedding, sectioning, H&E staining, and special stains as required.
• Operate all laboratory analysers, microscopes, centrifuges, and ancillary equipment according to standard operating procedures.

3. Quality Control & Assurance

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly internal quality control (IQC) procedures using international rules and document all QC results.
• Participate in external quality assessment schemes (EQA/PT) and resolve any outlier results through root cause analysis.
• Verify calibration status, lot numbers, and expiry of reagents before each analytical run.
• Identify, document, and escalate analytical errors, critical values, and instrument flags promptly.
• Maintain complete and accurate records in the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and ensure timely result authorization.

4. Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Perform daily start-up, shutdown, and preventive maintenance of all assigned analysers per manufacturer protocols.
• Conduct and document function checks, linearity validation, and correlation studies.
• Report equipment malfunctions, reagent shortages, and consumable needs to the laboratory supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workstation and laboratory environment always.

5. Safety, Infection Control & Compliance

• Follow universal precautions, biosafety Level 2 practices, and PPE requirements during all specimen handling.
• Manage biohazardous waste according to institutional and regulatory disposal guidelines.
• Adhere to chemical safety protocols for hazardous reagents including proper labelling, storage, and spill management.
• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and institutional standards relevant to laboratory practice in Ethiopia.

6. Reporting, Communication & Continuous Improvement

• Release verified patient results accurately and on time through the LIS; flag and communicate critical values to the requesting clinician immediately.
• Prepare and submit workload statistics, QC summaries, TAT reports, and incident documentation as required.
• Participate in competency assessments, proficiency testing, continuing education, and in-service training programmes.
• Contribute to the development and review of standard operating procedures, work instructions, and quality documents.
• Maintain professional registration, CPD requirements, and ethical standards as required by the International and relevant regulatory bodies.

 

N.B: Additional duties may be assigned based on service needs, operational priorities, and organizational requirements.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (B.Sc. MLT). Additional certification in a specialist area is an advantage.
• Valid professional license to practice as a Laboratory Technologist in Ethiopia.
• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification laboratory experience in a clinical or diagnostic setting. Experience in a multi-discipline laboratory is preferred.
• Proficiency in hematology, clinical chemistry, serology, microbiology, and urinalysis.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, ability to work under pressure, and commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and patient safety.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic.