CHEMICAL LABORATORY ATTENDANT

GOVERNMENT CHEMIST LABORATORY AGENCY (GCLA)
The Government Chemist Laboratory Agency is an Executive Agency under the
Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The Laboratory is Mandated in carrying
out laboratory testing, Industrial and natural products samples; Forensic and
Toxicological samples; regulate and control Human DNA (regulations) Act.Cap
182. The Agency is expected to better meet the requirements of its customers
and public in general.
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CHEMICAL LABORATORY ATTENDANT– 1 POST(RE-ADVERTIZED)
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Keep laboratories and surroundings clean
 Maintain safety/security of the working tools and utilities
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 Facilitate movement of samples and/or exhibits.
 Perform other duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor.
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
 Secondary Education Certificate who has attained a one year Laboratory
training course from recognized Institutions.
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REMUNERATION:
SALARY SCALE: GCS 1.1

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.
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable
contact, postal address, e-mail 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
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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 examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level
education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania
(NECTA)
xiv. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania
Commission for Universities (TCU)
xv. Deadline for application is 21ST March, 2015 at 3:30 p.m.
xvi. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate
xvii. Women are highly encouraged to apply
xviii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview
xix. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English
APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS.
HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Secretary
Public Service Recruitment
Secretariat,
P. O. Box 63100
DAR ES SALAAM.

OR

Katibu
SekretarietiyaAjirakatika
UtumishiwaUmma
S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.