Phlebotomist – Paediatrics & Child Health – Aga Khan University – Karachi – Pakistan
Aga Khan University invites applications for Phlebotomist – Paediatrics & Child Health in Karachi, Pakistan
Introduction:
Aga Khan University, chartered in 1983 as Pakistan’s first private international university, is committed to the provision of education, research, and health care of international standard relevant to Pakistan and the region. The affiliated Aga Khan University Hospital provides state-of-the art clinical facilities and well-equipped diagnostic services. The University currently has teaching sites in Pakistan, East Africa, the United Kingdom, and Afghanistan, and is a major component of Aga Khan Development Network.
The Outreach and Research Programme of the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health has ten community-based field sites across Pakistan (including four in Karachi) and focuses on research for betterment of women and child health. The Department has a Nutritional Research Laboratory as well as an Infectious Disease Research Laboratory that cater to the needs of its research projects. It has well-acclaimed work to its credit both at the national and international level.
The Aga Khan University invites applications for the grant-funded contractual position of Phlebotomist in the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health.
Faculty Title:
Phlebotomist – Paediatrics & Child Health
Responsibilities:
You will be responsible to:
- draw blood from study participants
- ensure sample transport and storage
- document Project Data in log books for all enrollments
- accompany RMO during field visits if required
- manage all logistics concerned with blood collection activity
- coordinate with main lab and enroll staffs
- perform any other task assigned by supervisor
Requirements:
You should have:
- a matriculation or above
- a training in Phlebotomy
- at least one year experience of working as phlebotomist in a busy and reputable facility
- sufficient knowledge and experience of Phlebotomy procedures
- basic knowledge of safe injection/IV practices
- sufficient knowledge of safe disposal of sharp objects as per Safety Guidelines
- strong communication skills
Last Date:
August 12, 2024
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their detailed CVs by email to:
human.resources@aku.edu
And mark the position number ‘10049859’ in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
