Assistant Laboratory Technician at Medical Teams International July 2024

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Medical Teams International Tanzania 2024

Assistant Laboratory Technician
Assistant Laboratory Technician at Medical Teams International July 2024
Job Description

Department	Programs		Work Team: Programs
Reports to	Direct: Medical Laboratory Technician		Technical: NA
Location	Nduta – Kigoma.
Work Days & Hours	Monday-Sunday, 40-48 hours/week as per duty roster. May include weekends, night shifts and public holidays
Travel Required:	Up to 10%	Deployable:		No
Supervises	Direct: NA			Technical: NA
Job Band Assignment:	Job Band: C1	Salary Grade:
Date Last Reviewed:	20/07/2023

MTI Calling
Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.

Medical Teams International holds strict child and vulnerable adult safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct related to sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment & selection, hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates’ eligibility thorough background checks, police clearance, and professional reference check processes.

JOB SUMMARY
In support of the Medical Laboratory Technician, performs routine laboratory investigations for patients. Ensure security and hygiene measures are respected at all times.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general oversight of the Medical Laboratory Technician:

• Collect samples, including performing phlebotomy and conducting home visits to patients unable to travel to health facility, and conduct routine laboratory investigations for patients.
• Interpret laboratory results, communicate findings to doctors and clinicians and file reports while ensuring confidentiality.
• Process specimens to be sent to outside laboratories and do follow up.
• Maintain quality control of specimen samples.
• Ensure hygiene and sterilization criteria, including universal precautions, are met; manage waste as per good laboratory practices.
• Ensure biomedical equipment is in good working order by using in accordance with user manual and protocols, perform cleaning and minor maintenance and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.
• Monitor the consumption of supplies and equipment required for laboratory activities and notify supervisor of re-stocking needs.
• Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct.
• Ensure the Safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies. Incumbents will remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding code of conduct and behavior expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology is required.
• Health Laboratory Technologists’ Council of Tanzania Valid practicing license is required.

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EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role is required.
• Experience working with an international NGO is an added advantage.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE

• Basic knowledge of laboratory practices
• Basic knowledge of how to operate standard laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of hygiene management and IPC protocol

SKILLS

• Skilled in performing routine laboratory investigations and interpreting results.
• Good communication skills, with good command of written and spoken English.
• Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

ABILITIES

• Analytical with attention to detail
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and test results.
• Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Frequent use of a personal computer, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer.
• Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, medical instruments, materials, computer.
• Frequent communication and exchange of information among colleagues and persons of concern which requires the ability to speak, hear, convey and express oneself.
• Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs, steps, or ladder
• Occasionally move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, meet with colleagues, etc.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50kgs.
• Seldom to occasionally positions self to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• If in travel status, occasional to frequent traversing over rough or steep terrain in either a motor vehicle or on foot.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
• The employee may be required to travel to remote areas of the world where there are potential health hazards and risks, limited hygiene facilities, extreme weather, and very basic living conditions.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of staff in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and skills are also subject to change based on the changing needs of the job, department, or organization. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned; The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International as the requirements of the job change.

Application Procedure:

• All interested applicants who meet the criteria should email their application letter, CV, in either PDF or word only, including three work related referee to: recruitmenttz@medicalteams.org
• Indicate your expected salary, current/previous salary, and notice period at the bottom of your CV.
• Indicate clearly the position applied for in the subject line “Assistant Laboratory Technician”
• Application Deadline: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­22/07/2024­­­­­­­­­ at 1700HRS. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview. This position is open for 7 days only. 
• Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Medical Teams is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.
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Warning: Beware that Medical Teams does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing application, or any other fee). Medical Teams does not request any information related to bank accounts. If asked of any payment, please contact recruitmenttz@medicalteams.org.

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