Walter Reed Program
is seeking qualified candidate to fill the position below. Cover letters and resumes should be sent to
the Human Resources Manager, P.O. Box
6396, Mbeya or e-mailed to; recruitment@wrp-t.org NOTE:
to be considered, applicants must put the TITLE OF THE JOB in the
SUBJECT LINE. Deadline for submission of the application is Monday April 28th,
2014. Those who do not meet the minimum requirements as detailed below
should not submit applications.
Position Description
POSITION
TITLE: Medical Laboratory Technologist (3 Positions)
LOCATION: Mbeya
Referral Hospital Laboratory
REPORTS TO: HJFMRI/WRP Laboratory Operations Director
POSITION
SUMMARY:
The Medical Laboratory Technologist has responsibility for carrying out
day-to-day testing services and assisting with the implementation of the quality
management system at the Mbeya Referral Hospital (MRH) General and Specialized
Laboratories. This position requires good laboratory basic knowledge and skills
in applied Molecular Biology and Virology, Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Flow-cytology,
Serology, Microbiology and Mycobacteriology in addition to competency in
medical laboratory science practice. Eligible candidates will be trained in
specialized clinical laboratory tests offered at MRH. As a Medical Laboratory
Technologist/Scientist, you shall work as part of a team contributing to the
goals and objectives of HJFMRI/WRP and the Mbeya Referral Hospital (MRH). This
position reports to the HJFMRI/WRP Laboratory Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES
INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
·
Work
at the Mbeya Referral Hospital Laboratory as a Laboratory Technologist,
carrying out laboratory diagnostic and clinical monitoring tests including
diagnostic Nucleic Acid PCR assays, Genotyping and Proteomics, Bacterial and Mycobacterial
cultures, Clinical Chemistry analyses, Haematological tests and another duties
as assigned by the laboratory manager.
·
Follow
written Standard Operating Procedures for every aspect of pre-analytic,
analytic and post-analytic phases of the testing process in a laboratory.
·
Ensure
compliance to quality assurance standards based on recommendations from the
Section Supervisor and Quality Manager.
·
Assist
in the implementation of a quality management system for the MRH Laboratory.
·
Assist
in the preparation and delivery of proficiency testing for EQA.
·
Assist
the section head institute in the departmental audit.
·
Document
all occurrences in the occurrence log and carry out corrective and preventive
action.
·
Participate
in the organization’s staff appraisal scheme
·
Contribute
actively to departmental training programs as appropriate, and to the training
of medical technologists within the locality and nationally.
·
Contribute
to the goals and objectives of the HJFMRI/WRP and MRH.
OVERALL
QUALIFICATIONS:
This position
requires a person, who is capable of working independently, fully understands
and is committed to implementing quality standards required of an ISO15189
accredited Laboratory in accordance with directives issued by the Section Supervisor.
The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
Qualifications:
- A Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology/Sciences. A degree in Medical Laboratory Technology/Sciences will be an added advantage.
- Certificate/proof of registration with The Health Laboratory Practitioner's Council of Tanzania
- Knowledge and skills of working with Nucleic Acid Amplification and detection techniques (Important)
- Knowledge of DNA sequencing methods
- Knowledge and skills in general microbiology laboratory procedures
- Knowledge and skills in general clinical chemistry, haematology, flow cytometry and serology laboratory procedures
- Knowledge and practical experience of use of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Laboratory Quality Standards implementation
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
- Computer Skills including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point and MS Access packages.
- Be registered or eligible for registration with the Health Laboratory Technologists Council of Tanzania.
Walter Reed
Program is an equal opportunity employer; women are highly encouraged to apply.
Medical Laboratory Technologist (3 Positions)
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