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NAFASI ZA KAZI / AJIRA TANZANIA
Position: Laboratory technician – (1 post)
Reports to: TB Laboratory Manager, Principal Investigator
Work station: Bagamoyo
Apply by: December 21, 2018
Institute overview
Ifakara
Health Institute (IHI) is a leading research organization in Africa
with a strong track record in developing, testing and validating
innovations for health. Driven by a core strategic mandate for research,
training and services, the Institute’s work now spans a wide spectrum,
covering biomedical and ecological sciences, intervention studies,
health-systems research and policy translation.
Position Summary
Ifakara
Health Institute (IHI) is looking for a laboratory technician to work
with NC. TB – DAR project in Bagamoyo.The candidate will perform routine
experimental laboratory test- mainly in the fields to produce reliable
and precise data for scientific investigations in mycobacteriology and
molecular Biology. The candidate will work according to the study
protocol, standard procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical and Laboratory Practice (GCLP).
Duties and Responsibilities
The
Laboratory Technician will have a range of strategic functions as well
as supporting functions of the Institute. This position will support and
advice the Grant officer on key matters related to these functions:
Strategic Functions:
To perform laboratory analysis from sputum samples and other specimens as assigned by the TB laboratory manager
To respond to queries, concerns and issues raised by the
supervisor/principal investigator or a monitor To ensure that
participant’s privacy and confidentiality are maintained
To communicate with other study staff regularly at scheduled meetings and active participation in all meetings
To ensure the study is done according to the working protocol and
adherence to the ICH Guidelines of Good Laboratory Clinical Practice
(GLCP)
To maintain close professional relationship with the government officials in the study area
To work in a professional and ethical manner with competence,
accountability and integrity. To perform any other duties assigned by
the supervisor
Performing any other activities as instructed by the supervisor
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Qualifications and Experience
Diploma of Laboratory technology
Be able to produce high quality and accurate results inter-personal skills Skills and Competences
Experience in GCLP compliant medical research
Self-motivated and highly focused attitude to work
Computer proficiency
Good verbal and written communication skills in English
Review and lead the standard recruiting and hiring practices and procedures.
Interview management and executive candidates.
Remuneration
An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates as per IHI Administrative salary scales under short term contracts.
Equal Opportunity
IHI is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit intentional biases or discrimination and harassment of any kind at the work place and during recruitment. All employment decisions are based solely on job requirements and individual qualifications, and our recruitment process is governed by the labour laws of Tanzania.
Mode of Application
All candidates meeting the above job requirements should channel their application letters with detailed curriculum vitae (CVs) showing contact address, e-mail, telephone numbers, and photocopies of academic and professional certificates to the address below. All e-mail application heading to read ‘Lab Technician – TB DAR'. Staff worki n with ihi and interns will be given priority
All applications must be received by Thursday December 21, 2018. Applications received after the closing date won’t be considered.
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
Chief Human Resources Officer,
Ifakara Health Institute,
Kiko Avenue, Mikocheni,
P. o. Box 78373;
Dar es Salaam.
Email: recruitment@ihi.or.tz
