JOB DETAILS:
Major function of the position
Laboratory Scientists will carry out day-to-day testing services and assist with the implementation of the quality management system at the assigned facility.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
• Work at the supported Laboratory and other supported facilities as a Laboratory Scientist/Technologist carrying out laboratory diagnostic and clinical monitoring tests including diagnostic Nucleic Acid PCR assays, Genotyping, and Proteomics.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards based on recommendations from the Section Supervisor and Laboratory Manager.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of proficiency testing for EQA and assist the section head institute in the departmental audit.
• Follow written Standard Operating Procedures for every aspect of the testing process’s pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases in a laboratory.
• Documenting daily operation, recalibration, preventive maintenance services, and repair of machines/analyzers using operation, reagents, calibration, maintenance, and corrective action logs.
• Troubleshooting minor technical faults in machines using the operation manual, documenting the action, and reporting to the laboratory supervisor.
• Analyzing PT samples/panels received for external quality control program and submitting them within the deadline.
• Checking and completing all the laboratory results in the Laboratory Information System or register book before validation/verification by a laboratory supervisor.
• Archiving all the source documents after testing in the appropriate files.
• Preparing summary reports of the machines/analyzers at the end of every week and month.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the supervisors.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory sciences and must be registered with the relevant professional body in Tanzania.
• Laboratory quality management training is an added advantage.
• Minimum of two years’ experience of working in the PCR – HIV laboratory settings.
• Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili.
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to stay at the working station 100%
• A good understanding of data collection, processing, and analysis is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of computer science in MS Excel, word, and PPT
• Ability to interact professionally.

Key personal competences:
• Self-motivated and able to demonstrate high initiative.
• A team player.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Please send applications to conf@mbeya.go.tz.

All applications should have a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of academic certificates. Please write your full name and the position you are applying for on the email subject.

Also, please make sure you fill in the form on the link below for your application to be considered: https://forms.gle/rkQkUfFq9DU2mUhr9 

Successful candidates will be required to bring their original certificates during interviews.

GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• “Testimonials”, “Provisional Results” “Statement of Results” will not be considered.
• Applicants who are retired or have been terminated from the public service should not apply.
• Applicants who studied outside of Tanzania should bring the confirmation of their qualifications from the authorized body.
• Legal actions will be taken against all applicants who will submit forged/falsified information/documents.