Laboratory Technologist (03 Post) at MDH August,17

Management and Development for Health (MDH) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization whose primary aim is to contribute to address public health priorities of the people of Tanzania and the world at large. These priorities include: communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child health (RMNCH); Nutrition; Non-Communicable Diseases of public health significance; as well as Health System Strengthening. MDH strongly believes in and works in partnership with various local and global institutions, Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MOHCDGEC); President’s Office Regional Authorities and Local Government (PORALG); donor agencies; academic and non-academic institutions; implementing partners; civil society, community-based and faith-based organizations and others.  

MDH in collaboration with Muleba, Ngara, Misenyi, Karagwe, Bukoba, Muleba,

Kyerwa and Biharamulo District Councils; Bukoba RRH, Biharamulo DDH, Ndolage, ST. Mary’s Isingiro, Izimbya, Nyakaiga, Kagondo, Mugana, Rulenge, Rubya, and Nyakahanga Hospitals together with Bukoba Municipal Council to apply for the following posts (NB: These positions are only for the current Subgrantee Staff and Volunteers working under MDH Kagera region Only). 

11. Job Title: Laboratory Technologist (03 Post)

Location: Bukoba RRH

Reports to: Laboratory Manager/Head of Section  

1. Reading, understanding and implementing all laboratory procedures and processes as per the documented SOPs
2. Participating in developing, reviewing and revising all laboratory SOPs
3. Performing daily QC runs and checks on all laboratory tests/procedures/equipment and ensure corrective actions are done as per the SOPs
4. Performing pre-analytical procedures on all specimens received including but limited to registration, separation, storage and documentation as per SOPs
5. Preparing samples for shipping/referral to other laboratories according to SOPs
6. Documenting daily operations, calibrations, validations/verifications, preventive maintenance services and repair of machines/analyzers and perform corrective actions where needed.
7. Troubleshooting minor technical faults in machines using operation manuals/SOPs, document the actions and report to laboratory manager/Supervisor.
8. Analyzing EQA samples/PT panel received for external quality control program and submit them within deadline.
9. Reviewing and document the PT results and in case of failure, perform corrective action and preventive action
10. Checking and complete all the laboratory results in the Laboratory Information System or register book and ensure only verified/authorized results are released.
11. Ensuring testing of samples is done accurately and all results are released within TAT.
12. Archiving all the source documents after testing in the appropriate files as per SOPs
13. Preparing summary reports of the machines/analyzers, sample received, tested, results released and other Laboratory key indicators on daily, weekly and monthly.
14. Preparing reports of the work done daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly
15. Participating in documenting, reviewing and reporting performance of the laboratory quality indicators on weekly, monthly, quarterly and as needed
16. Ensuring all the functional analyzers operate for 24 hours and testing at maximum capacity on daily basis
17. Participating fully in weekly staff meetings, management review meeting and all meetings as instructed by the Laboratory Manager/Supervisor
18. Supporting fully the laboratory to maintain and expand ISO 15189 accreditation
19. Supporting fully the laboratory to prepare action plan and address/close all gaps/non-conformances within timeframe post supervisions, assessments and occurrences.
20. Performing other duties deemed necessary by the laboratory supervisor including but not limited to training of junior technicians and students.

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

1. A minimum of Degree in Molecular Biology or Biotechnology or relevant Diploma with three years working experience.
2. Minimum of two years’ experience of working in the HIV drug resistance laboratory settings.
3. Laboratory quality management training is an added advantage.
4. Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili.
5. Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision.

HOW TO APPLY

• Interested candidates for any of the above positions should SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION LETTERS, CVs and COPIES OF THEIR CERTIFICATES TO MDH KAGERA OFFICE, KIBOKO STREET, PWANI AREA. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE – 22^ND AUGUST 2023.

 MDH DO NOT have any agents and DO NOT charge any fees to the interested candidates.