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New Jobs Opportunities at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) - Tanzania 2019
AJIRA TANZANIA 2019 / NAFASI ZA KAZI 2019
Laboratory Technician
Location: Singida, Tanzania
Job Code:1919
# of openings:1
Description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
"Sometimes in life there is that moment when it's possible to make a change for the better. This is one of those moments."
-Elizabeth Glaser
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The
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the
fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 19 countries and
supporting close to 6,000 sites around the world to prevent the
transmission of HIV to children, and to facilitate access to services
for those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work
of the Foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually
eliminated in the United States. With a growing global staff of over
1,000—nine of 10 who work in the field—the Foundation’s global mission
is to implement prevention, care, and treatment; further advance
innovative research and to execute strategic and targeted global
advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of
women, children, and families worldwide.
Position Details
Job title: Laboratory Technician
Immediate Supervisor: Facility In charge
Secondary Supervisor: Council Project Coordinator
Job grade: Grade 1
Duration Six Months with possibilities of Extension
Location: Iramba, Singida (1)
Job Summary
The
Laboratory technician’s key responsibility will be carrying out day
to-day testing services and assisting with the implementation of the
quality management system at the facility. In addition, the incumbent
will be responsible for providing technical support on the areas of
clinical laboratory testing, quality management systems implementation
and on-site staff training during continuous education provided at the
facility. This position requires good laboratory basic knowledge and
skills in applied Molecular Biology and Virology, Serology and
Microbiology in addition to competency in medical laboratory science
practice. As a Laboratory technician, shall work as part of a team
contributing to the goals and objectives of USAID Boresha Afya (EGPAF)
and the facility. This position reports to the facility in charge, also
will be required to submit weekly/ monthly/ quarterly and as needed
updates on HVL/ EID testing services to EGPAF responsible laboratory
officer and council project coordinator.
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Expected outcomes
All clients from high volume sites receive quality HIV care, this includes provision of HTS, HVL, CD4 services.
Mentoring, coaching and reporting is being done frequently and higher authority (project offices/ country office) is being consulted for any immediate technical assistance.
Reporting and documentation is done completely and accuracy.
Performance of project indicators is improved and maintained.
Education and Experience
A Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology/Sciences. A degree in Medical Laboratory Technology/Sciences will be an added advantage
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Certified Health Laboratory practitioner is an added advantage.
Certificate/proof of registration with The Health Laboratory Practitioner's Council of Tanzania
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Computer literacy, with comfortable working experience with the basic Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Ms Outlook)
Should be fluent in both Kiswahili and English
Attention to details
Ability to work under minimum supervision, and to work under pressure and tight schedule.
HOW TO APPLY
EGPAF is an equal opportunities employer and the position is open to all. Qualified candidates should submit a CV, cover letter and relevant certificates explaining how the experience detailed in the CV will contribute to the requirements of the position and references to EGPAF.
As you apply kindly indicate on the subject line the region of your interest/ choice.
Submissions to be sent to:
Senior Human Resource Manager,
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation,
P.O. BOX 1628,
395 Ursino Park, Mwaikibaki Road, Morocco
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Or e-mail: recruitment.tanzania@pedaids.org
Closing date: November 15th, 2019
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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