Laboratory Technician / Medical Laboratory Technologist

DAQQAT Medical Laboratory is a professional diagnostic and medical laboratory based in Kabul, Afghanistan, committed to providing accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory services to patients, healthcare facilities, organizations, and the wider community. The laboratory offers a range of diagnostic services, including hematology, clinical chemistry, serology, microbiology, immunology, molecular diagnostics, PCR testing, and other specialized laboratory investigations. DAQQAT Medical Laboratory operates in accordance with recognized quality assurance and biosafety standards and continuously strives to enhance healthcare outcomes through advanced diagnostic technologies, skilled professionals, and a strong commitment to excellence, integrity, and patient care.

DAQQAT Medical Laboratory is a professional diagnostic and medical laboratory based in Kabul, Afghanistan, committed to providing accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory services to patients, healthcare facilities, organizations, and the wider community. The laboratory offers a range of diagnostic services, including hematology, clinical chemistry, serology, microbiology, immunology, molecular diagnostics, PCR testing, and other specialized laboratory investigations. DAQQAT Medical Laboratory operates in accordance with recognized quality assurance and biosafety standards and continuously strives to enhance healthcare outcomes through advanced diagnostic technologies, skilled professionals, and a strong commitment to excellence, integrity, and patient care. DAQQAT Medical Laboratory is a professional diagnostic and medical laboratory based in Kabul, Afghanistan, committed to providing accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory services to patients, healthcare facilities, organizations, and the wider community. The laboratory offers a range of diagnostic services, including hematology, clinical chemistry, serology, microbiology, immunology, molecular diagnostics, PCR testing, and other specialized laboratory investigations. DAQQAT Medical Laboratory operates in accordance with recognized quality assurance and biosafety standards and continuously strives to enhance healthcare outcomes through advanced diagnostic technologies, skilled professionals, and a strong commitment to excellence, integrity, and patient care.

DAQQAT Medical Laboratory is seeking a qualified and experienced Laboratory Technician / Medical Laboratory Technologist to join its team in Kabul. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine and specialized laboratory investigations, including hematology, biochemistry, serology, microbiology, ELISA, PCR, and GeneXpert testing, while ensuring compliance with laboratory quality assurance and biosafety standards. The position requires expertise in operating laboratory equipment, conducting accurate diagnostic procedures, maintaining laboratory records, and preparing timely reports. The incumbent will work closely with healthcare professionals to provide reliable diagnostic services, support quality control processes, manage laboratory consumables and equipment, and respond to emergency testing requirements when needed. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, professional integrity, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality laboratory services in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

DAQQAT Medical Laboratory is seeking a qualified and experienced Laboratory Technician / Medical Laboratory Technologist to join its team in Kabul. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine and specialized laboratory investigations, including hematology, biochemistry, serology, microbiology, ELISA, PCR, and GeneXpert testing, while ensuring compliance with laboratory quality assurance and biosafety standards. The position requires expertise in operating laboratory equipment, conducting accurate diagnostic procedures, maintaining laboratory records, and preparing timely reports. The incumbent will work closely with healthcare professionals to provide reliable diagnostic services, support quality control processes, manage laboratory consumables and equipment, and respond to emergency testing requirements when needed. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, professional integrity, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality laboratory services in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

DAQQAT Medical Laboratory is seeking a qualified and experienced Laboratory Technician / Medical Laboratory Technologist to join its team in Kabul. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine and specialized laboratory investigations, including hematology, biochemistry, serology, microbiology, ELISA, PCR, and GeneXpert testing, while ensuring compliance with laboratory quality assurance and biosafety standards. The position requires expertise in operating laboratory equipment, conducting accurate diagnostic procedures, maintaining laboratory records, and preparing timely reports. The incumbent will work closely with healthcare professionals to provide reliable diagnostic services, support quality control processes, manage laboratory consumables and equipment, and respond to emergency testing requirements when needed. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, professional integrity, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality laboratory services in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Background

Background Background Background

The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for conducting routine laboratory examinations and specialized diagnostic tests while ensuring compliance with national and international laboratory quality standards. The incumbent will support the laboratory in providing accurate, timely, and reliable diagnostic services to patients and healthcare providers.

The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for conducting routine laboratory examinations and specialized diagnostic tests while ensuring compliance with national and international laboratory quality standards. The incumbent will support the laboratory in providing accurate, timely, and reliable diagnostic services to patients and healthcare providers. The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for conducting routine laboratory examinations and specialized diagnostic tests while ensuring compliance with national and international laboratory quality standards. The incumbent will support the laboratory in providing accurate, timely, and reliable diagnostic services to patients and healthcare providers.

The position requires a highly competent professional with strong technical expertise in clinical laboratory diagnostics, including ELISA, PCR, GeneXpert, serology, hematology, biochemistry, microbiology, and other routine laboratory investigations.

The position requires a highly competent professional with strong technical expertise in clinical laboratory diagnostics, including ELISA, PCR, GeneXpert, serology, hematology, biochemistry, microbiology, and other routine laboratory investigations. The position requires a highly competent professional with strong technical expertise in clinical laboratory diagnostics, including ELISA, PCR, GeneXpert, serology, hematology, biochemistry, microbiology, and other routine laboratory investigations.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities

1. Laboratory Testing and Diagnostics

1. Laboratory Testing and Diagnostics 1. Laboratory Testing and Diagnostics 1. Laboratory Testing and Diagnostics

• Perform routine laboratory investigations in accordance with established laboratory protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct and interpret laboratory tests in the areas of:
• Hematology
• Clinical Chemistry/Biochemistry
• Serology
• Immunology
• Microbiology
• Urinalysis
• Parasitology
• Blood Grouping and Cross-Matching
• Perform ELISA testing for infectious and non-infectious diseases.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot PCR equipment and molecular diagnostic systems.
• Independently perform GeneXpert testing and ensure accurate result reporting.
• Conduct testing for communicable diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Tuberculosis, Syphilis, and other laboratory investigations as required.
• Ensure proper sample collection, labeling, processing, storage, and disposal.

Perform routine laboratory investigations in accordance with established laboratory protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Perform routine laboratory investigations in accordance with established laboratory protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Perform routine laboratory investigations in accordance with established laboratory protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Conduct and interpret laboratory tests in the areas of:

Conduct and interpret laboratory tests in the areas of: Conduct and interpret laboratory tests in the areas of:

• Hematology
• Clinical Chemistry/Biochemistry
• Serology
• Immunology
• Microbiology
• Urinalysis
• Parasitology
• Blood Grouping and Cross-Matching

Hematology

Hematology Hematology

Clinical Chemistry/Biochemistry

Clinical Chemistry/Biochemistry Clinical Chemistry/Biochemistry

Serology

Serology Serology

Immunology

Immunology Immunology

Microbiology

Microbiology Microbiology

Urinalysis

Urinalysis Urinalysis

Parasitology

Parasitology Parasitology

Blood Grouping and Cross-Matching

Blood Grouping and Cross-Matching Blood Grouping and Cross-Matching

Perform ELISA testing for infectious and non-infectious diseases.

Perform ELISA testing for infectious and non-infectious diseases. Perform ELISA testing for infectious and non-infectious diseases.

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot PCR equipment and molecular diagnostic systems.

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot PCR equipment and molecular diagnostic systems. Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot PCR equipment and molecular diagnostic systems.

Independently perform GeneXpert testing and ensure accurate result reporting.

Independently perform GeneXpert testing and ensure accurate result reporting. Independently perform GeneXpert testing and ensure accurate result reporting.

Conduct testing for communicable diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Tuberculosis, Syphilis, and other laboratory investigations as required.

Conduct testing for communicable diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Tuberculosis, Syphilis, and other laboratory investigations as required. Conduct testing for communicable diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Tuberculosis, Syphilis, and other laboratory investigations as required.

Ensure proper sample collection, labeling, processing, storage, and disposal.

Ensure proper sample collection, labeling, processing, storage, and disposal. Ensure proper sample collection, labeling, processing, storage, and disposal.

2. Quality Assurance and Quality Control

2. Quality Assurance and Quality Control 2. Quality Assurance and Quality Control 2. Quality Assurance and Quality Control

• Implement laboratory quality control procedures.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with biosafety and infection prevention standards.
• Participate in internal and external quality assurance programs.
• Assist in accreditation and certification processes where applicable.

Implement laboratory quality control procedures.

Implement laboratory quality control procedures. Implement laboratory quality control procedures.

Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.

Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation. Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.

Ensure compliance with biosafety and infection prevention standards.

Ensure compliance with biosafety and infection prevention standards. Ensure compliance with biosafety and infection prevention standards.

Participate in internal and external quality assurance programs.

Participate in internal and external quality assurance programs. Participate in internal and external quality assurance programs.

Assist in accreditation and certification processes where applicable.

Assist in accreditation and certification processes where applicable. Assist in accreditation and certification processes where applicable.

3. Equipment Management

3. Equipment Management 3. Equipment Management 3. Equipment Management

• Operate laboratory analyzers and diagnostic equipment safely and efficiently.
• Conduct routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments.
• Report equipment malfunctions promptly and coordinate repairs when necessary.
• Ensure proper inventory and stock management of laboratory reagents and consumables.

Operate laboratory analyzers and diagnostic equipment safely and efficiently.

Operate laboratory analyzers and diagnostic equipment safely and efficiently. Operate laboratory analyzers and diagnostic equipment safely and efficiently.

Conduct routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments.

Conduct routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments. Conduct routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments.

Report equipment malfunctions promptly and coordinate repairs when necessary.

Report equipment malfunctions promptly and coordinate repairs when necessary. Report equipment malfunctions promptly and coordinate repairs when necessary.

Ensure proper inventory and stock management of laboratory reagents and consumables.

Ensure proper inventory and stock management of laboratory reagents and consumables. Ensure proper inventory and stock management of laboratory reagents and consumables.

4. Reporting and Documentation

4. Reporting and Documentation 4. Reporting and Documentation 4. Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare laboratory reports accurately and timely.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and laboratory records.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly laboratory activity reports.
• Enter and manage laboratory data electronically and manually.

Prepare laboratory reports accurately and timely.

Prepare laboratory reports accurately and timely. Prepare laboratory reports accurately and timely.

Maintain confidentiality of patient information and laboratory records.

Maintain confidentiality of patient information and laboratory records. Maintain confidentiality of patient information and laboratory records.

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly laboratory activity reports.

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly laboratory activity reports. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly laboratory activity reports.

Enter and manage laboratory data electronically and manually.

Enter and manage laboratory data electronically and manually. Enter and manage laboratory data electronically and manually.

5. Collaboration and Communication

5. Collaboration and Communication 5. Collaboration and Communication 5. Collaboration and Communication

• Coordinate effectively with physicians, nurses, and healthcare personnel.
• Provide technical guidance to junior laboratory staff when required.
• Maintain professional communication with patients and colleagues.
• Participate in laboratory meetings, trainings, and capacity-building activities.

Coordinate effectively with physicians, nurses, and healthcare personnel.

Coordinate effectively with physicians, nurses, and healthcare personnel. Coordinate effectively with physicians, nurses, and healthcare personnel.

Provide technical guidance to junior laboratory staff when required.

Provide technical guidance to junior laboratory staff when required. Provide technical guidance to junior laboratory staff when required.

Maintain professional communication with patients and colleagues.

Maintain professional communication with patients and colleagues. Maintain professional communication with patients and colleagues.

Participate in laboratory meetings, trainings, and capacity-building activities.

Participate in laboratory meetings, trainings, and capacity-building activities. Participate in laboratory meetings, trainings, and capacity-building activities.

6. Duty and Availability

6. Duty and Availability 6. Duty and Availability 6. Duty and Availability

• Be willing to work night shifts, weekends, public holidays, and emergency schedules as assigned.
• Be willing to stay overnight in the laboratory or remain on-call when operational needs require.
• Respond promptly to emergency laboratory testing requirements.

Be willing to work night shifts, weekends, public holidays, and emergency schedules as assigned.

Be willing to work night shifts, weekends, public holidays, and emergency schedules as assigned. Be willing to work night shifts, weekends, public holidays, and emergency schedules as assigned.

Be willing to stay overnight in the laboratory or remain on-call when operational needs require.

Be willing to stay overnight in the laboratory or remain on-call when operational needs require. Be willing to stay overnight in the laboratory or remain on-call when operational needs require.

Respond promptly to emergency laboratory testing requirements.

Respond promptly to emergency laboratory testing requirements. Respond promptly to emergency laboratory testing requirements.

 

 

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications Required Qualifications Required Qualifications

Education

Education Education Education

Candidates must possess one of the following educational qualifications in Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, or a related field from a recognized institution:

Candidates must possess one of the following educational qualifications in Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, or a related field from a recognized institution: Candidates must possess one of the following educational qualifications in Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, or a related field from a recognized institution:

• Master’s Degree or higher in a relevant field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Diploma, Associate Degree, or other qualification below a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience.

Master’s Degree or higher in a relevant field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience.

Master’s Degree or higher in a relevant field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience. Master’s Degree or higher in a relevant field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience.

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience. Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.

Diploma, Associate Degree, or other qualification below a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience.

Diploma, Associate Degree, or other qualification below a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience. Diploma, Associate Degree, or other qualification below a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience.

Higher academic qualifications will be considered an advantage.

Higher academic qualifications will be considered an advantage. Higher academic qualifications will be considered an advantage.

Professional Experience

Professional Experience Professional Experience Professional Experience

• Proven experience working in a reputable hospital, diagnostic center, medical laboratory, or healthcare institution in accordance with the educational requirements stated above.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in ELISA, PCR, and GeneXpert testing is mandatory.
• Experience in performing routine laboratory investigations including hematology, biochemistry, serology, microbiology, and immunology.
• Experience in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory analyzers and diagnostic equipment.
• Experience working under laboratory quality assurance, quality control, biosafety, and infection prevention standards.
• Ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently in a high-volume laboratory environment.

Proven experience working in a reputable hospital, diagnostic center, medical laboratory, or healthcare institution in accordance with the educational requirements stated above.

Proven experience working in a reputable hospital, diagnostic center, medical laboratory, or healthcare institution in accordance with the educational requirements stated above. Proven experience working in a reputable hospital, diagnostic center, medical laboratory, or healthcare institution in accordance with the educational requirements stated above.

Demonstrated hands-on experience in ELISA, PCR, and GeneXpert testing is mandatory.

Demonstrated hands-on experience in ELISA, PCR, and GeneXpert testing is mandatory. Demonstrated hands-on experience in ELISA, PCR, and GeneXpert testing is mandatory.

Experience in performing routine laboratory investigations including hematology, biochemistry, serology, microbiology, and immunology.

Experience in performing routine laboratory investigations including hematology, biochemistry, serology, microbiology, and immunology. Experience in performing routine laboratory investigations including hematology, biochemistry, serology, microbiology, and immunology.

Experience in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory analyzers and diagnostic equipment.

Experience in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory analyzers and diagnostic equipment. Experience in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory analyzers and diagnostic equipment.

Experience working under laboratory quality assurance, quality control, biosafety, and infection prevention standards.

Experience working under laboratory quality assurance, quality control, biosafety, and infection prevention standards. Experience working under laboratory quality assurance, quality control, biosafety, and infection prevention standards.

Ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently in a high-volume laboratory environment.

Ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently in a high-volume laboratory environment. Ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently in a high-volume laboratory environment.

Required Technical Competencies

Required Technical Competencies Required Technical Competencies Required Technical Competencies

The candidate must demonstrate proficiency in:

The candidate must demonstrate proficiency in: The candidate must demonstrate proficiency in:

• ELISA testing procedures.
• PCR and molecular diagnostic techniques.
• GeneXpert operation and troubleshooting.
• Hematology analyzers.
• Clinical chemistry analyzers.
• Serology and immunology testing.
• Microbiology laboratory procedures.
• Laboratory quality management systems.
• Biosafety and infection prevention protocols.
• Computer applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is an advantage.

ELISA testing procedures.

ELISA testing procedures. ELISA testing procedures.

PCR and molecular diagnostic techniques.

PCR and molecular diagnostic techniques. PCR and molecular diagnostic techniques.

GeneXpert operation and troubleshooting.

GeneXpert operation and troubleshooting. GeneXpert operation and troubleshooting.

Hematology analyzers.

Hematology analyzers. Hematology analyzers.

Clinical chemistry analyzers.

Clinical chemistry analyzers. Clinical chemistry analyzers.

Serology and immunology testing.

Serology and immunology testing. Serology and immunology testing.

Microbiology laboratory procedures.

Microbiology laboratory procedures. Microbiology laboratory procedures.

Laboratory quality management systems.

Laboratory quality management systems. Laboratory quality management systems.

Biosafety and infection prevention protocols.

Biosafety and infection prevention protocols. Biosafety and infection prevention protocols.

Computer applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Computer applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Computer applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is an advantage.

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is an advantage. Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is an advantage.

Language Requirements

Language Requirements Language Requirements Language Requirements

The candidate must have:

The candidate must have: The candidate must have:

• Fluency in Pashto (written and spoken).
• Fluency in Dari (written and spoken).
• Good working knowledge of English (written and spoken).

Fluency in Pashto (written and spoken).

Fluency in Pashto (written and spoken). Fluency in Pashto (written and spoken).

Fluency in Dari (written and spoken).

Fluency in Dari (written and spoken). Fluency in Dari (written and spoken).

Good working knowledge of English (written and spoken).

Good working knowledge of English (written and spoken). Good working knowledge of English (written and spoken).

 

 

Core Competencies

Core Competencies Core Competencies Core Competencies

The successful candidate should possess:

The successful candidate should possess: The successful candidate should possess:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Ability to work in emergency and high-volume laboratory environments.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

High level of integrity and professionalism.

High level of integrity and professionalism. High level of integrity and professionalism.

Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Ability to work independently and under pressure. Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Strong organizational and time-management skills. Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Attention to detail and accuracy. Attention to detail and accuracy.

Teamwork and collaboration skills.

Teamwork and collaboration skills. Teamwork and collaboration skills.

Commitment to patient confidentiality and ethical standards.

Commitment to patient confidentiality and ethical standards. Commitment to patient confidentiality and ethical standards.

Ability to work in emergency and high-volume laboratory environments.

Ability to work in emergency and high-volume laboratory environments. Ability to work in emergency and high-volume laboratory environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who:

Preference will be given to candidates who: Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Have experience in internationally recognized hospitals or laboratories.
• Possess certifications in molecular diagnostics, PCR, GeneXpert, or laboratory quality management systems.
• Have experience with ISO laboratory standards.
• Have supervisory or team leadership experience.

Have experience in internationally recognized hospitals or laboratories.

Have experience in internationally recognized hospitals or laboratories. Have experience in internationally recognized hospitals or laboratories.

Possess certifications in molecular diagnostics, PCR, GeneXpert, or laboratory quality management systems.

Possess certifications in molecular diagnostics, PCR, GeneXpert, or laboratory quality management systems. Possess certifications in molecular diagnostics, PCR, GeneXpert, or laboratory quality management systems.

Have experience with ISO laboratory standards.

Have experience with ISO laboratory standards. Have experience with ISO laboratory standards.

Have supervisory or team leadership experience.

Have supervisory or team leadership experience. Have supervisory or team leadership experience.

Application Procedure

Application Procedure Application Procedure Application Procedure

Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications are invited to submit:

Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications are invited to submit: Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications are invited to submit:

• Updated CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copies of Academic Certificates
• Copies of Professional Certifications
• National ID (Tazkira) Copy
• Contact details of at least three professional references

Updated CV/Resume

Updated CV/Resume Updated CV/Resume

Cover Letter

Cover Letter Cover Letter

Copies of Academic Certificates

Copies of Academic Certificates Copies of Academic Certificates

Copies of Professional Certifications

Copies of Professional Certifications Copies of Professional Certifications

National ID (Tazkira) Copy

National ID (Tazkira) Copy National ID (Tazkira) Copy

Contact details of at least three professional references

Contact details of at least three professional references Contact details of at least three professional references

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written tests and interviews.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written tests and interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written tests and interviews.