Reports to Direct: Medical Officer in Charge
Supervises Direct: Laboratory Assistants
Job Summary
Responsible for the daily operations of the laboratory department including performing routine lab investigations, maintaining inventory of laboratory supplies and providing direct supervision to the Laboratory Assistant. Ensure security and hygiene measures are respected at all times.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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 clinicians and file reports while ensuring confidentiality
Process specimens to be sent to outside laboratories and do follow up as required
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
Responsible for departmental materials management including requisition and ensuring appropriate consumption to maintain departmental inventory levels
Develop and conduct CMEs for medical staff as required
Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct
Ensure direct reports have clear objectives, receive mentorship and participate in capacity building opportunities
Conduct performance evaluations and enforce disciplinary procedures as per MTI policy
Support 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.
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS
Degree in Medical Laboratory Science is required
Registered with Health Laboratory Technologists’ Council (HLT C) Tanzania
Valid practicing license is required
Additional qualifications in Laboratory Management is an added advantage
EXPERIENCE
Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role is required
Completed internship
Experience working with an international NGO is an added advantage
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of laboratory practices
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
Skilled in developing and conducting trainings
Good communication skills, with good command of written and spoken English
Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and stand
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
This position requires work at health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.
Documents to be attached with application
CV/Resume (in English)
Birth Certificate or National ID or Passport (Provide only one document)
Academic Certificate
Registration Certificate from Pharmacy Council of Tanzania
Recommendation Letter from previous employer
Copy of police report or letter of good character from local government
Copy of Certificate of Service from previous employer
Application Procedure:
Interested applicants who meet the criteria should email their Application letter and CV ONLY saved as your name (Surname FirstName) in PDF or Word ONLY with subject as “MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN” , including 3 work related referees to recruitmenttz@medicalteams.org
Indicate your Salary expectation/ current or previous salary/Notice Period at the bottom of your CV
INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE: MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12th December 2019 5.00PM.
Sunday, December 8, 2019
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