Tutor – Medical Laboratory Sciences

Role Overview

The Medical Laboratory Sciences tutor teaches and supports diploma students through classroom instruction, practical laboratory work, assessment, and supervised clinical learning. The role helps students build the technical competence and professional standards required for practice, while maintaining academic records and following applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures, demonstrations, and practical sessions for assigned Medical Laboratory Sciences units, and attend scheduled class hours.
• Create and administer assignments, continuous assessments, practical tests, and end-term examinations; validate assessment materials where required.
• Mark and grade student work, record results in the ERP system, maintain accurate academic records, and meet examination processing deadlines.
• Arrange and supervise student clinical placements and field activities, assess performance at training sites, and enter placement grades in the ERP.
• Work with clinical training sites to support suitable, high-quality learning experiences for students.
• Maintain the safe and appropriate use of teaching laboratories, equipment, supplies, and reagents; support inventory management and equipment care.
• Reinforce laboratory quality management, biosafety, and infection prevention practices during practical training.
• Take part in departmental meetings and assigned academic committees, and contribute to student mentoring, recruitment, institutional events, and community outreach.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognised institution.
• At least three years of relevant teaching experience.
• Current registration and a valid practising licence from the relevant professional regulatory body.
• Training or a qualification in teaching or pedagogy is an advantage.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good organisation and problem-solving skills, together with a high standard of integrity and professionalism.