About National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS)

The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) is the largest diagnostic pathology service provider in South Africa. It serves approximately 80% of the population through a network of over 300 laboratories across all nine provinces.

Key Job Responsibilities 

• Assist with the maintenance and management of mosquito colonies Assist with teaching and training of students/visitors on mosquito rearing
• Assist with mass-rearing Insectary management and administration Report any challenges encountered in the insectary immediately to the Supervisor
• Assist with general insectary equipment maintenance and monitoring temperature and relative humidity in the insectary according to standards operating procedures (SOPs)
• Attend laboratory and Insectary management meetings as requested to review ongoing performance Actively participate in and contribute to SIT research projects.

Minimum Requirements and Key Competencies 

• Grade 12 plus Higher certificate NQF level 5 equivalent
• 1 year work experience in mosquito rearing or related work 6 months in supporting research projects Knowledge of Health and safety regulations of an Insectray