THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
PRESIDENT'S OFFICE
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
RUKWA
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Rukwa Region through PEPFAR funding is among the
beneficiaries of Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research
International Walter Reed Program (HJFMRIIWRP) HIV Project in
the Southern Highlands with center for excellence stationed at
Mbeya Region.
• As from the first contractual agreement in 2004/2005, Walter
Reed HIV & AIDS Project operated from Mbeya to cover three
regions with high prevalence regions in Tanzania. Rukwa is one
of them and has to ensure that project deliverables and other
requirements are met within specified time, quality and
quantitatively as measured on pre-set project targets of the
project implementation period. The RAS Rukwa through RMO on
the other hand, still requiring providing health care services in
response to HIV&AIDS by seeking qualified candidates.
Job Description: Lab Scientist (4 positions)
Report To: Regional Medical Officer/ Regional Aids Control
Coordinator
Location: Sumbawanga Regional Refferal Hospital
Role Definition
Planning laboratory activities
To oversee routine workflow developing/refining sops, job aids,
log book and referral forms as needed based on national
international approved guidelines and standards
To perform regular equipment maintenance.
To perform specific technique like PCR for HIV viral load, HIV
rapid testing, CD4 count, hematologic,
Clinical chemistry and microbiology testing.
Carry out other laboratory related activities as assigned by
his/her supervisor
Duties and Responsibilities
• Planning laboratory activities
• To oversee routine workflow developing/refining sops, job aids,
log book and referral forms as needed based on national
international approved guidelines and standards
• To perform regular equipment maintenance.
• To perform specific technique like PCR for HIV viral load, HIV
rapid testing, CD4 count, haematologic,
• Clinical chemistry and microbiology testing.
• Carry out other laboratory related activities as assigned by
his/her supervisor
Qualifications/Experience
Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory sciences or equivalent.
Registration certificate issued by medical laboratory association
of Tanzania
At least one year experience working in medical diagnostic
laboratory setting that include HIV testing
Demonstrative experiences and understanding the system of
MOHCDGE in Tanzania
Knowledge in laboratory quality assurance system and strong
experiences of instituting good laboratory practice.
An experience with laboratory information system is an important
advantage.
Experienced with laboratory automated platforms in particular
Genexpert, hematology HIV viral load and CD4
Excellent verbal and written skills in English
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2. Job title: Data Clerks (2 positions)
Report to: District Medical Officer/District AIDS Control
Coordinator
Location: Nkasi District and Kalambo District
Qualifications:
Diploma/Certificate in Information Technology, Data
Management, Social Sciences, Health Sciences,
Epidemiology/Statistics or related field. The university degree or
advanced diploma is added advantages.
At least 2+ years working with data records, data analysis and
statistical packages such as SPSS, SAS, STATA or Epi-info.
Ability with computer applications, such as MS Excel, Word,
PowerPoint and Acess
Advanced communication skills
Ability to work in a second mile (extra time) and RMO teams as
well as independently.
Fluency in oral and written English and Kiswahili
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels
of staff and sub award recipients
Be cooperative, hardworking, flexible & accountable
Application Instructions
The regional administrative secretary is seeking qualified
candidate to fill the positions mentioned above will work with
regional medical officer under sponsorship of HJMFRI/WRP
cover letter, resume and copies of relevant certificates, should
be sent to
Regional administrative secretary
P.O.Box 128 Sumbawanga,
Rukwa
To
Consider Application must put the TITLE OF THE JOB in the
SUBJECT LINE.
Deadline for submission of the application is 15 March 2017.
Those who do not meet the minimum requirements as detailed
should not submit applications
Deadline is 15 March 2017
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