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International Rescue Committee (IRC) Tanzania Jobs 2023
Laboratory Technician.
Kibondo, Tanzania, United Republic of | req46758
Requisition ID: req46758
Job Title: Laboratory Technician.
Sector: Health
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: Not Applicable
Location: Kibondo, Tanzania
Work Arrangement:
Job Description
Background:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
For over half a century, Tanzania has been a country of asylum, hosting one of the largest refugee populations in Africa. Currently, the country hosts approximately 247,000 Burundian and Congolese refugees, many of whom arrived in 2015 as the crisis in Burundi increased. To date, refugees continue to co-exist with the host communities in the Kigoma region expressing multiple reasons and needs. Within this context, IRC provides protection and basic assistance in the areas of Safety (comprised of Protection and Rule of Law, Women's Protection and Empowerment, and Child Protection), Health (mental health and psychosocial support services and reproductive health) and Education.
Job Overview:
The Laboratory Technician is a vital member of the health team, primarily responsible for executing laboratory services within Nduta Camp. Under the supervision of the Clinical Officer and in collaboration with other healthcare staff, the Laboratory Technician will concentrate on the collection, analysis, and interpretation of patient samples for diagnosis and treatment. They will ensure accurate and timely reporting of lab results, adhering to standard procedures and guidelines, while maintaining patient confidentiality and respecting dignity in all interactions.
Major Responsibilities: Key Areas
Sample Collection and Handling
Key Working Relationships:
Qualifications
Language:
English and Swahili
Working Environment:
Security level yellow - The situation in most of the country is calm. Some parts of Kigoma region experience insecurity-highway banditry.
The IRC Core Values and Commitments:
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Adult and Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation, and Combating Trafficking in Persons.
Diversity, Inclusion and Gender Equality.
IRC acknowledges and honors the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. IRC is also committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits.
Warning:
Please be warned of various scams, being circulated via e-mails, from Internet websites, and via regular mail or fax, falsely being issued by or associated with the IRC. Beware that The IRC does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training, or any other fee). IRC does not request any information related to bank accounts. If asked for any payment, please contact TZ-Recruitement@Rescue.Org.
Kibondo, Tanzania, United Republic of | req46758
Requisition ID: req46758
Job Title: Laboratory Technician.
Sector: Health
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: Not Applicable
Location: Kibondo, Tanzania
Work Arrangement:
Job Description
Background:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
For over half a century, Tanzania has been a country of asylum, hosting one of the largest refugee populations in Africa. Currently, the country hosts approximately 247,000 Burundian and Congolese refugees, many of whom arrived in 2015 as the crisis in Burundi increased. To date, refugees continue to co-exist with the host communities in the Kigoma region expressing multiple reasons and needs. Within this context, IRC provides protection and basic assistance in the areas of Safety (comprised of Protection and Rule of Law, Women's Protection and Empowerment, and Child Protection), Health (mental health and psychosocial support services and reproductive health) and Education.
Job Overview:
The Laboratory Technician is a vital member of the health team, primarily responsible for executing laboratory services within Nduta Camp. Under the supervision of the Clinical Officer and in collaboration with other healthcare staff, the Laboratory Technician will concentrate on the collection, analysis, and interpretation of patient samples for diagnosis and treatment. They will ensure accurate and timely reporting of lab results, adhering to standard procedures and guidelines, while maintaining patient confidentiality and respecting dignity in all interactions.
Major Responsibilities: Key Areas
Sample Collection and Handling
- Collect and handle all lab samples in accordance with standard guidelines.
- Prepare biological samples for testing, including tissue, blood, urine, etc.
- Follow appropriate procedures for lab safety and sample preservation.
- Conduct lab tests and procedures such as hematology tests, chemistry, microbiology tests, urine tests, blood tests, etc.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment like microscopes, centrifuges, spectrometers, etc.
- Interpret and analyze lab test results and provide findings to healthcare providers.
- Ensure quality control in collecting samples, preparing specimens, and in using equipment and reagents.
- Regularly clean and sterilize laboratory equipment and work area.
- Check laboratory supplies and inform the concerned authority for replenishment when needed.
- Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment as per the schedule.
- Maintain accurate records of test results and write detailed reports.
- Update patient records with lab test results.
- Prepare periodic reports detailing tests conducted, results, and observations.
- Communicate with healthcare professionals about patient results and tests.
- Coordinate with other lab staff for smooth operation of the lab.
- Attend relevant meetings and training to keep up to date with the latest lab techniques and safety protocols.
- Follow laboratory's procedure for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, and reporting and maintaining records of patient results.
- Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies and document all quality control activities.
- Comply with the health post's safety and infection control policies to maintain a safe work environment.
Key Working Relationships:
- Reports to: Clinical Officer
- Directly supervises:
- Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Qualifications
- Qualified Laboratory Technician with a diploma/certificate in Medical Laboratory Science or related field.
- Registered with the local Laboratory Professionals Council or equivalent regulatory body.
- At least 2 years of experience working in a clinical laboratory setting.
- Previous experience and training in conducting various laboratory tests and procedures, with emphasis on adherence to safety protocols.
- Ability to lead, train, supervise, and assist other laboratory staff in their respective tasks.
- Sensitivity and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment and to work effectively with local health representatives.
- Skills to handle and process patient samples in a sensitive and appropriate manner.
- Excellent communication skills with fluency in English and Swahili.
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills, able to work under pressure in a challenging environment with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Innovative, flexible, adaptive, and willing to work outside regular hours, including nighttime.
- Ability to live in challenging conditions and handle high-pressure situations, while maintaining high standards of laboratory practice.
Language:
English and Swahili
Working Environment:
Security level yellow - The situation in most of the country is calm. Some parts of Kigoma region experience insecurity-highway banditry.
The IRC Core Values and Commitments:
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Adult and Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation, and Combating Trafficking in Persons.
Diversity, Inclusion and Gender Equality.
IRC acknowledges and honors the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. IRC is also committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits.
Warning:
Please be warned of various scams, being circulated via e-mails, from Internet websites, and via regular mail or fax, falsely being issued by or associated with the IRC. Beware that The IRC does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training, or any other fee). IRC does not request any information related to bank accounts. If asked for any payment, please contact TZ-Recruitement@Rescue.Org.
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