LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Jobs Vacancy at NIMRI Tanzania December 2021

  

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JOB POSITION: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (1 POST)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Candidate  shall  be  responsible  for  carrying  out  laboratory  procedures  according  to  the

laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), study protocols, national and international standards and guidelines.

REPORTING:

The Laboratory Technician will report and work under the project principal investigator, study coordinator and the head of laboratory sciences unit.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To provide overall management and supervision of the laboratory aspect of the project
• To collect samples, perform laboratory tests and preserve samples where relevant
• To perform quality control of laboratory procedures according to the study protocol as well as national and international  standards;
• To prepare reagents and upkeep of laboratory equipment;
• To assist keeping records for Laboratory investigations;
• To  comply  with  laboratory  safety  procedures,  possessing  adequate  knowledge  of instrumentation, theory, and application of new and existing tests;
• To perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCES:

1.  Holder of a bachelor of science degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.

2.  At least three years working experience in research setting.

3.  Experience  in  “One  Health”  research  focusing  on  snail  and/or  other  vector  borne diseases of humans and animals will be an added advantage.

4.  Strong communication skills English and Kiswahili;

5.  Excellent  organizational  skills  with  the  ability  to  organize  time  appropriately  and effectively;

6.  Self-motivated; team player, able to work independently under minimum supervision

7.  Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks for both self and the team to be able to meet requirements and deadlines;

8.  The candidate should be a Tanzanian not above 45 years of age.

MODE OF APPLICATION:

All  applications  should  be  enclosed  with  certified  copies  of  relevant  certificates,  detailed curriculum vitae and names of at least two reliable referees.

Applicants are required to submit their applications not later than two weeks after the first appearance of this advert.

Applicants are also reminded to indicate reliable day time contact information. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please submit your application to:

THE CENTRE DIRECTOR,

NIMR MWANZA CENTRE,

P. O. BOX 1462,

MWANZA, TANZANIA

MOBILE: 0735 318096