Job Title: Laboratory Technologist
Company: Ifakara Health Institute
Location: Ifakara, Tanzania
Type: Full-time
About the Company:
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is a leading research organization in Africa, recognized for its excellence in developing, testing, and validating health innovations. The Institute focuses on a wide range of research areas including biomedical and ecological sciences, health-systems research, service delivery, and policy translation.
Job Description:
The Ifakara Health Institute seeks a qualified and experienced Laboratory Technologist to perform laboratory testing essential for managing patients with HIV and/or TB. The role involves collaboration with the hospital, governmental authorities, and the research platform of the Kilombero and Ulanga Antiretroviral Cohort (KIULARCO) in Ifakara.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform laboratory testing on blood samples and biological fluids, including full blood picture, chemistry, CD4, viral load, resistance testing, crag screening, and culture.
- Conduct maintenance and quality control on laboratory equipment.
- Implement quality control measures and quality assurance for laboratory tests.
- Enter data into the computer.
- Manage biobank samples and organize the biobank.
- Share knowledge and train team members as needed.
- Participate in national and international networks, meetings, and conferences.
- Develop research projects, perform research, and write manuscripts.
- Contribute to studies within KIULARCO and other IHI projects initiated through the Chronic Disease Clinic of Ifakara (CDCI).
- Write SOPs for handling lab testing and quality assurance.
- Attend compulsory meetings at CDCI and other IHI/hospital meetings.
- Assist in planning, coordinating, and supporting research activities organized by IHI and other partners.
- Carry out additional tasks as instructed by the Project Leader and/or Director of St. Francis Referral Hospital.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Medical Laboratory, Zoology, or a related field.
- Experience working with HIV/TB patients.
Requirements:
- Fluency in Swahili and English.
- Interest in TB/HIV.
- High motivation for research activities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
- Ability to build and sustain relationships with senior professionals.
- Professional attitude and clear work ethic.
- Result-oriented.
- Adherence to IHI core values (Integrity, Initiative, Equity, Excellence, Accountability).
Benefits:
- An attractive and competitive remuneration package as per IHI salary scales.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application letters, detailed curriculum vitae (CVs) with contact addresses (including email and phone numbers), and copies of academic and professional certificates to recruitment@ihi.or.tz by 17:00hrs on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024. Please include “LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST – IFAKARA” in the email subject line.
Note:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Contact Information:
Human Resources Manager
Ifakara Health Institute
#5 Ifakara Street Plot 463 Mikocheni
P.O. Box 78,373
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Email:recruitment@ihi.or.tz
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