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Date Posted: Wednesday, July 17 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
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.

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

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job 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.
• 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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