Phlebotomist/ Nurse – Department of Pathology

Duties and Responsibilities

-Safely draw blood and collect swab specimens from patients on and off site
-Injection of contrast media and monitoring of patients post administration
-Screening of patients before undergoing tests at the centre
-Explaining the procedure for self collected specimens to patients
-Record specimens collected in appropriate logs and storing it in the correct environment
-Warm and professional reception of clients for laboratory services
-Addressing clients enquires and also providing nursing services to all clients
-Assist with patient registration in the laboratory information system
-Maintaining an organised and clean work area based on health and safety regulations and the laboratory guidelines
-Answering patient questions regarding collection techniques and offering additional resources on
the collection process, if the patient requests them
-Implement ISO 15189 quality management system requirements for attainment of accreditation
-Any other duties as determined by supervisor.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees to:

The Deputy Registrar (Human Resources)
Midlands State University
[email protected]

The application documents should be sent as a single merged pdf file. Closing date for applications is 30 January 2026

Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line. It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.

*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.