LABORATORY ASSISTANT AT TANZANIA TREE SEED AGENCY (TTSA)

TANZANIA TREE SEED AGENCY (TTSA)

Tanzania Tree Seed Agency (TTSA) is a semi-autonomous body within the ambit of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism. The Chief Executive who reports to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism is the overall in charge of all TTSA activities.The aim of TTSA is “To enhance sustainable supply of forest products and environmental conservation by producing, procuring and marketing high quality tree seeds and other propagating materials”.

29.1 LABORATORY ASSISTANT – (1 POST)

29.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain laboratory equipment;

• develop and maintain laboratory statistics and information, identify, confirm and maintain statistics records on bacteria causing diseases on seeds;

• collect samples required for/in laboratory investigation, prepare laboratory investigation/implementation reports; and

• take part in experimental work by forest officers.

29.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Certificate in a Laboratory from recognized/accredited colleges.

29.1.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Organization’s salary scales.TGS B

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 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. Dead line for application is 15th October, 2013 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

xx. 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.