Laboratory Assistant Chama cha Uzazi na Malezi Bora Tanzania - UMATI Tanzania
Job Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 30th October 2023
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

LABORATORY ASSISTANT (5 posts)

Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for provision of information for patient diagnosis and treatment by performing laboratory tests and recording inventories as per standard set by Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

Job Description

Reporting to: Clinic In-charge 

Personal Profile

  • Form IV
  • Certificate in Medical Lab
  • At least 3 years working experience clinical laboratory practitioner

Knowledge, Skills and abilities

  • General knowledge in SRH services, empathetic personality, self-confidence, confidentiality,
  • tolerance of non-scheduled work hours, Registered and Licensed to perform general medical duties,
  • Computer knowledge.
  • Fluent in Oral and written English and Swahili

Key Tasks

  • To perform laboratory tests adhering to the establishes SOP’S
  • To advise on laboratory services issues in order to ensure that they meet the needed quality health standards
  • To prepare the work plan and laboratory budget in order to attain efficiency in delivering laboratory services
  • To conduct and order laboratory equipment/ reagents in order to facilitate smooth running of the laboratory
  • To collect and test specimen samples for various diseases as required and provides test results for patient diagnosis
  • Maintains patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential.
  • Contributing to a safe and secure environment for patients, and co-workers by following established standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
  • Attending/perform any other related duties as may be assigned by superiors from time to time 

Application Procedures:

The application should be addressed to: 

Human Resource Manager
UMATI
P.O.Box1372
DAR-ES-SALAAM

Only shortlisted applicants will be informed by phone

Applications received later than 21 st December 2019 will not be considered.