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\nLaboratory Technician (4 Posts)<\/p>\n
Reports To:\u00a0
\nProject Leader<\/p>\n
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\nBagamoyo, Kigoma & Tanga<\/p>\n
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\n18th\u00a0of August 2025<\/p>\n
Institute Overview\u00a0
\nIfakara Health Institute (IHI)\u00a0is 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\u2019s work now spans a wide spectrum, covering biomedical and ecological sciences, intervention studies, health-systems research, service delivery and policy translation.\u00a0\u00a0
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\nPosition Summary\u00a0
\nIfakara Health Institute (IHI)\u00a0is seeking qualified and experienced Laboratory Technicians who will work at the Biomedical Research and Clinical Trials Department. The candidates will be required to work in the participating health facilities where recruitment and scheduled follow up visits for study participants will be conducted and will perform laboratory activities for the project.
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\nDuties and Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Plan and supervise collection of samples from participating health facilities.
\nEnsure all specimens delivered to the laboratory are properly received, appropriately labelled\/documented, processed and all tests done, and results are recorded according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
\nEnsure storage and location of records of specimens are conducted in accordance with SOPs
\nPlan and perform routine and specialized technical procedures required by the project.
\nAssist in maintaining standards and cleanliness of laboratory premises and equipment in accordance with engineer\u2019s advice, guidelines and equipment\u2019s manual.
\nParticipate in Quality Control programs as required by Good Clinical Laboratory
\nPractices (GCLP) to ensure reliability of testing procedures, proper functioning of laboratory equipment and compliance with relevant regulations.
\nEndeavour to refine and upgrade laboratory processes in order to save the experimental costs and improve performance of the laboratory.
\nPrepare and update SOPs and engage in other administrative work as directed by supervisors.
\nAssist and ensure that preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment is carried out as planned.
\nEnsuring adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements, including those related to safety, ethics, and data management.
\nMaintaining records of compliance and safety documentation.
\nKeeping the lab supplies ready by stock inventory, placing orders and updating the stock bin cards.
\nManaging waste disposal and recycling programs.
\nBe able to work on-call duties when required to do so.
\nCarry out additional duties as assigned by project leader.<\/p>\n
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\nRecruitment
\nQualification and Experience<\/p>\n
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science
\nAt least one year working experience<\/p>\n
\u00a0Skills and Competencies<\/p>\n
Able to perform clinical chemistry analyses using COBAS 400plus analyzer and others
\nAble to perform hematological analyses using Sysmex XS 800i and others
\nAble to perform malaria diagnosis using Microscope and RDT
\nAble to perform Urinalysis by both Microscope and dipstick
\nAble to perform the basic Microbiological, Entomological and Parasitological analyses Basic digital skills including Ms. Office and Data management tools.
\nTime management to establish priorities and planning the project timelines.
\nKnowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
\nSelf-motivated individual who is able to work with minimal supervision and able to meet deadlines.
\nEffective communication, collaborative and problem-solving skills.
\nGood oral communications in English and Swahili.<\/p>\n
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\nRemuneration\u00a0\u00a0
\nAn attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates as per IHI salary scales.
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\nEqual Opportunity
\nIHI 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.
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