The Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) is a successor to the Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences (MUCHS), which was a constituent College of the University of Dar es Salaam. MUCHS was established by an Act of Parliament, Act No 9 of 1991, when the then Faculty of Medicine was upgraded to a College.
5.1 HEALTH LABORATORY SCIENTIFIC OFFICER II- 2 POSTS 5.1.1 AREA OF SPECIALIZATION
Pharmaceutics, Parasitology, Anatomy, Microbiology, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, pharmacognosy Hematology, Biological and pre-clinical studies, parasitology
5.1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participate in research, consultancy and professional development program (PDP) activities in his/ her laboratory (department).
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Prepare manuscripts, laboratory practical and other relevant needs.
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Instruct undergraduate and postgraduate students during practical.
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Assist in planning research student’s laboratory /projects and consultancy activities.
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Responsible for all laboratory support activities for research, teaching and consultancy which require high level of technical knowledge and quality.
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Develop and modify student’s experiments and experimental rigns in consultation with academic members of staff.
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Liaise with academic and administrative staff on matters related to the respective laboratory.
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Responsible for plans and implementation and maintenance programs for all facilities for one’ laboratory.
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Participate in development and organization of training programs for junior staff in the respective laboratory and artisans.
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Advise on the planning and procurement of laboratory facilities.
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Responsible for the on job training of technicians.
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Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
5.1.3
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
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Holder of Degree or Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences as per
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area of specialization.
Must be registered as Graduate Health Laboratory Scientific Officer/
Technologist by the relevant competent Authority. Candidate with some years of
working experience will have an added advantage.
5.1.4
REMUNERATION: PUSS 6
Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/D/34
NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS
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All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however, should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.
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Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.
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Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
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The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.
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Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates:
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Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
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Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
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Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
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Computer Certificate
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Professional certificates from respective boards
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One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
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FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
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Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
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Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action
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Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
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Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should
not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November 2010.
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Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
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Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
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Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
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Dead line for application is 06th June, 2013 at 3:30 p.m
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Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate
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Women are highly encouraged to apply
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Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview
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Application letters should be written in Swahili or English
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APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Secretary
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Katibu
Public Service Recruitment
Sekretarieti
ya
Ajira
katika
Secretariat,
Utumishi wa Umma
P. O. Box 63100
S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.
DAR ES SALAAM.
