Job Summary

Position: Laboratory technician - (1 post)

Reports to: TB Laboratory Manager, Principal Investigator

Workstation: 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 a 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

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma of Laboratory technology Be able to produce high quality and accurate results inter-personal skills

Skills and Competencies

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 workplace 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 working 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 the interview.

The Chief Human Resources Officer

Ifakara Health Institute,

P.o.Box 74 Bagamoyo

Email: recruitment@ihi.or.tz