.Job Title: Laboratory Technologist
Report to: Laboratory Manager and HJFMRI Regional Laboratory Lead
Terms of Employment: One-year contract
Salary: TGHS B
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES -
MBEYA
Join us in our efforts to strengthen and institutionalize monitoring and
evaluation systems in SHL for efficient and effective HIV and AIDS resource
mobilization.
About HJFMRI
The HJF Medical Research International, Inc. Tanzania (HJFMRI-T) is a
collaborative effort that supports PEPFAR-funded HIV Prevention, Care and
Treatment activities in the Southern Highlands and within the Tanzania People’s
Defense Forces (TPDF) 21 facilities. HJF Medical Research International, Inc.
Tanzania (HJFMRI-T) is alocalnon-profit that has supported these efforts since
2004 through the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) as a Donor.
PEPFAR activities are conducted in close collaboration with the Tanzania
Ministry of Health and the President’s Office of the Regional Administration
and Local Government (PORALG) through the Regional Administrative Secretary.
HJF Medical Research International, Inc. Tanzania (HJFMRI-T) supports
the government in providing care and treatment to people affected by HIV/AIDS
and has been actively involved in HIV and AIDS programming, providing resources,
personnel, and services to the Southern Highlands Zone regions namely Mbeya,
Rukwa, Katavi and Songwe. The program also supports TPDF to implement a
comprehensive HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment program in 21 Military sites
throughout the country.
All HJFMRI partners supported staff who are recruited to fill different
positions follow the normal Government of Tanzania procedures for the
recruitment like Advertising and Interviews, except for lay carders such as
Expert Clients and Mom to Mom who go through a different procedure set by the
Ministry of Health.
.Job Title: Laboratory
Technologist
Report to: Laboratory Manager and HJFMRI Regional Laboratory Lead
Terms of Employment: One-year contract
Salary: TGHS B
Major function of the position
The Laboratory Technologist will be a point of contact for all samples
that are referred from the mapped spokes to the facilities with the capacity to
test them or test laboratories.
The Laboratory samples involved with sample referral are Viral load,
EID/DBS, TB Sputum, CD4, Samples for the CrAg test, Biopsy, haematology and
Biochemistry samples.
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.
·
Track
sample collection from all spokes around the hub, support the spokes with
supplies, receive samples, aliquot plasma, and store samples as per required
standard.
·
Document
all samples and results received at the hub to the Electronic Sample Referral
System – (e-SRS) and Document all rejected samples.
·
Making
follow-up on the availability and use of Lab M&E tools (HVL samples
collection registers, High VL registers, Samples Logbooks, VL & EID request
form books, Samples collection SOPs, and Job aids.
·
Ensures
the availability of supplies for sample collection and initial processing of
samples received from the spokes including sample collection tubes, Pasteur
pipettes, and powder-free gloves and timely requesting these supplies.
·
Ensures
the updated SOPs and Job aids for sample collection are available and in use.
·
Perform
initial sample processing including plasma separation at required speed (1500
RCF) and temporarily store the samples at 2-8 0C before referring samples to
the testing laboratory.
·
Make
sure all samples to be tested at the facility (CD4, Sputum, CrAg, Creatinine,
and EID) are tested and results relayed to spokes.
·
Responsible
for completeness and validity of client information and data entry in the
electronic sample referral and results feedback system (ESRS)
·
Monitoring
the functionality of all equipment related to HUB and sample referral and
timely reporting.
·
For
the facilities with weekend clinics for paediatrics, the Hub focal will be
responsible for making sure samples are collected from children on the weekend
days and stored as per SOP.
·
Timely
sharing of information for the either rejected samples or failed hence need
recollection.
·
Calling
the respective facilities whenever there are critical results.
·
Expedite
transportation of results received from testing laboratories to its spokes
immediately to make sure no backlog of results at hubs.
·
Prepare
and submit regular reports of sample referral functions to relevant
authorities.
·
Reprinting
of results failed to reach the facilities and making follow-up once released.
·
Making
follow-up on EQA testing and performance.
·
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.
·
Preparing
summary reports of the specific Hub and their Spoke at the end of every week
and month.
·
Ensure
quality of HIV testing through routine check of IQC in all HIV testing points
·
Carry
out other duties as assigned by the supervisors.
Qualifications:
● Diploma 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 HIV-related test laboratory settings.
●
Ability
to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
●
A
good understanding of data collection, processing, and analysis is highly
preferred.
●
Knowledge
of computer science in MS Excel, word, and PPT.
●
Ability
to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili.
●
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.
●
Committed
●
A
team player
●
Good
interpersonal skills
To apply please fill in the Google form in the link below and
submit your application to the email below:
1. Google form link: https://forms.gle/oUjYjWbFjL2PB8nf6
2. Email address for an
application: partnersapplications2023@gmail.com
All applications
submitted 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 in the email subject. The application deadline is on 12th
September 2025
Successful candidates
will be required to bring their original certificates during interviews.
Job descriptions and required qualifications for the advertised positions are below:
GENERAL APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS:
a) “Testimonials”, “Provisional Results” “Statement of Results” will not
be considered.
b) Applicants who are retired or have been terminated from the public
service should not apply.
c) Applicants who studied outside of Tanzania should bring the
confirmation of their qualifications from
the authorized body.
d) Legal actions will be taken against all applicants who will submit forged/falsified information/documents.
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