Chief Laboratory Technician

Chief Laboratory Technician (1 post) 
Department: University Health Centre (b) Qualifications and Experience 
Applicants should possess the following academic and professional qualifications.
 Holder of a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
 Possession of an Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology will be an added advantage.
 A minimum of ten (10) years of working experience, five years of which must be at senior position in a reputable Institution.
(c) Main Duties: 
 Collecting specimen (arterial puncture, capillary punctures and veno-punctures) as appropriate for the patient requiring the procedure.
 Performs various laboratory tests (haematology, immune-haematology, immunology, bacteriology, microscopy, routine chemistry, therapeutic drug monitoring) according to established laboratory protocols and procedures.
 Calibrates, standardizes and maintains instruments following established procedures.
 Supervising laboratory Assistant.
 Record keeping and preparing report.
 Performs any other duties that may be assigned to her/him from time to time. 

TERMS OF SERVICE Permanent and pensionable REMUNERATION Attractive package will be offered to the right candidate commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience. MODE OF APPLICATION Interested candidates should apply in confidence to the undersigned enclosing
(i) Detailed CV
(ii) Photocopy of relevant certificates and transcripts
(iii) Names and addresses of two referees
(iv) Mode of communication e.g. telephone, fax, email, etc. NOTE: (i) Candidates should indicate the permit reference number i.e. (BC.10/87/01/E/73) in their letters.
(ii) For the positions of Technicians, Artisans and Workshop Instructors, candidates should indicate the Sections and Departments to which they apply.
(iii) Applicants for all positions should be below 45 years.
Interested applicants should submit their applications to the: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration)
University of Dar es Salaam
P.O. Box 35091
DAR ES SALAAM. DEADLINE Two weeks from the date of first appearance of this advertisement. 14 January 2013