HEALTH LABORATORY SCIENTIFIC OFFICER II

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).

• Prepare manuscripts, laboratory practical and other relevant needs.

• Instruct undergraduate and postgraduate students during practical.

• Assist in planning research student’s laboratory /projects and consultancy activities.

• Responsible for all laboratory support activities for research, teaching and consultancy which require high level of technical knowledge and quality.

• Develop and modify student’s experiments and experimental rigns in consultation with academic members of staff.

• Liaise with academic and administrative staff on matters related to the respective laboratory.

• Responsible for plans and implementation and maintenance programs for all facilities for one’ laboratory.

• Participate in development and organization of training programs for junior staff in the respective laboratory and artisans.
• Advise on the planning and procurement of laboratory facilities.

• Responsible for the on job training of technicians.

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

5.1.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Holder  of  Degree  or  Advanced  Diploma  in  Medical  Laboratory  Sciences  as  per
• 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

i. 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.

ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.

iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.

iv. 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.

v. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates:

- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.

- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.

- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.

- Computer Certificate

- Professional certificates from respective boards

- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.

vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED

vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.

viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action
ix. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.

x. 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.

xi. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.

xii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

xiii. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
xiv. Dead line for application is 06th June, 2013 at 3:30 p.m

xv. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate

xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply

xvii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview

xviii. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

xix. APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:

Secretary OR 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.