Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 20 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Introduction
The Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) collaborates with the Ministry of Agriculture in the implementation of the program to engage young people in agriculture called Jenga Kesho Ilyo bora (Building a Better tomorrow- BBT). BBT is implemented through various strategies and projects in the value chain of crops and some of its goals are to increase employment for 20,000 youth and women through skills development activities (internship), to establish 12,000 economic activities at the village level as well as the cultivation of large farms (Block farms) by 2030.

As part of the strategy to strengthen extension services in this country, the Ministry of Agriculture has also planned to implement a special program for extension services through young graduates (BBT Agricultural Extension Entrepreneurship Scheme- BBT AEES). Through BBT-AEES two thousand positions (2000) need to be filled by graduates of agricultural fields to provide extension services in the cotton crop in the order of temporary employment as follows: -

7.0. POSITION: - Laboratory/ Office Assistant (Sample Collector) (4 POSTS) Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Tanga & Manyara

POSITION SUMMARY
The Sample Collector for the TB Laboratory is responsible for collecting and transporting patient samples from DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment, Shortcourse) centers to the laboratory. This role requires the ability to drive a motorcycle to facilitate efficient sample collection and transportation. The Sample Collector will collaborate with hospital staff, DOTS center personnel, and external partners to ensure timely and accurate sample handling.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
• Possession of Secondary School Certificate.
• Valid driving licence class A.
• Basic Computer Certificate is an added advantage.
• Ability to follow protocols precisely, effective communication and interpersonal skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Collecting sputum samples in TB clinics (DOTS centres) as instructed with proper labelling/documentation.
• Sending samples timely for testing by detection rats .
• Delivering APOPO TB detection result to District TB and Leprosy coordinators (DTLCs) and healthcare workers as instructed.
• Be responsible for monitoring performance of SUA-APOPO equipments such as freezers installed in DOTS centres with respective thermometers.
• Checking filling of freezer temperature charts.
• Delivering official documents to offices as instructed by the management.
• Communicate with fellow staff member OPENLY, HONESTLY AND TIMELY about progress, problems and other issues that may arise and affect the project.
• Collaborate in respectful manner with all hospital staff members, MKUTA volunteers and other partners to ensure smooth and timely implementation of SUA-APOPO activities.
• Perform any other duties related as may be assigned by a superior.

AGE: Not above 45 years old

SALARY: As per Treasury Registrar’s Circular No. 6 of 2022 which is applicable at the moment.

TERMS OF CONTRACT: Contract will be for 1 year (including a 6-month probationary period) and is renewable depending on the performance and funding.

ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applicants are invited from qualified Tanzanians to fill vacant positions at The SUA-APOPO RODENT RESEARCH PROJECT. The application letters should indicate names and addresses of THREE REFEREES, together with CERTIFIED COPIES OF ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES. Furthermore, the Applicant must submit a copy of a BIRTH CERTIFICATE, a signed and updated CV with a NIDA NUMBER and other Testimonials. All applications should be addressed to the DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (PLANNING, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION), P.O. BOX 3000, CHUO KIKUU, MOROGORO to reach him not later than two weeks from the date of this Advertisement.

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