Biotechnology Jobs

Call For Interview...!!!!
Following different posts that were advertised by PSRS, the following candidates have been shortlisted for an interview that will be done on 12 March 2014 at 7a.m, the place for an interview is at the PSRS offices, you are all advised to prepare yourself very well due to the competitiveness of the post.

Post: Agricultural Research officer grade 2 (Biotechnology)

Names:

1. Linus Paul
2. Revocatus Musiba
3. Frank SC. Tenywa
4. SISSA G. ACKREY
5. CATHERINE A. MONGI
6. ROBERT MIRISHO
7. ALLY I. RAMBO
8. JOSEPH JACKSON
9. GODBLESS MICHAEL
10. MOSES PAUL
11. HAMIDA S. MOSHA
12. PASKALINA BADI
13. HILDA BACHWENKIZI
14. RHODA LUCAS
15. FRANCISCA B. GWANDU
16. ESTER LAISER
17. LAZARO ADAM
18. RAMADHANI JUMA
19. HEKIMA L. MTOJI
20. NALE ELIAS
21. PAUL NDIWU
22. FATUMA J. MATWEWE
23. NEEMA TIMOTHY
24. SABRA S. MASSOUD
25. BENJAMIN B. STEPHEN
26. HAISERA MBWILO
27. ISRAEL ANYISILE
28. CECILIA L. USIRI

You are all urged to attend with your original certificates,
The PSRS ( Public Service Recruitment Secretaria) offices are located at the Maktaba House, Tbf wishes you all the best in your interviews.

Medical Laboratory Technologist/Scientist

Walter Reed Program is seeking qualified candidate to fill the position below.  Cover letters and resumes should be sent to the Human Resources Manager, P.O. Box 6396, Mbeya or e-mailed to;  jobswrpmbeya@gmail.com.  NOTE:  to be considered, applicants must put the TITLE OF THE JOB in the SUBJECT LINE. Deadline for submission of the application is February 21^st, 2014. Those who do not meet the minimum requirements as detailed below should not submit applications.

 

Position Description

POSITION TITLE:                                Medical Laboratory Technologist/Scientist (8 positions)

STATUS:                                               2 years Fixed Term.

LOCATION:                                          Mbeya Referral Hospital Laboratory                                            

             

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Medical Laboratory Technologist has responsibility for carrying out day-to-day testing services and assisting with the implementation of the quality management system at the Mbeya Referral Hospital (MRH) General and Specialized Laboratories. This position requires good laboratory basic knowledge and skills in applied Molecular Biology and Virology, Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Flow-cytology, Serology, Microbiology and Mycobacteriology in addition to competency in medical laboratory science practice. Eligible candidates will be trained in specialized clinical laboratory tests offered at MRH. As a Medical Laboratory Technologist/Scientist, you shall work as part of a team contributing to the goals and objectives of HJFMRI/WRP and the Mbeya Referral Hospital (MRH). This position reports to the HJFMRI/WRP Laboratory Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

·         Work at the Mbeya Referral Hospital Laboratory as a volunteer Laboratory Technologist/Scientist, carrying out laboratory diagnostic and clinical monitoring tests including diagnostic Nucleic Acid PCR assays, Genotyping and Proteomics, Bacterial and Mycobacterial cultures, Clinical Chemistry analyses, Haematological tests and another duties as assigned by the laboratory manager.

·         Follow written Standard Operating Procedures for every aspect of pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic phases of the testing process in a laboratory.

·         Ensure compliance to quality assurance standards based on recommendations from the Section Supervisor and Quality Manager.

·         Assist in the implementation of a quality management system for the MRH Laboratory.

·         Assist in the preparation and delivery of proficiency testing for EQA.

·         Assist the section head institute in the departmental audit.

·         Document all occurrences in the occurrence log and carry out corrective and preventive action.

·         Participate in the organization’s staff appraisal scheme

·         Contribute actively to departmental training programs as appropriate, and to the training of medical technologists within the locality and nationally.

·         Contribute to the goals and objectives of the HJFMRI/WRP and MRH.

OVERALL QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires a person, who is capable of working independently, fully understands and is committed to implementing quality standards required of an ISO15189 accredited Laboratory in accordance with directives issued by the Section Supervisor.

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The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Qualifications:

1. Applicant must have the minimum qualification of an Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology or its equivalent with the following additional qualifications:

·   Knowledge and skills of working with Nucleic Acid Amplification and detection techniques (Important)

·   Knowledge of DNA sequencing methods

·   Knowledge and skills in general microbiology laboratory procedures

·   Knowledge and skills in general clinical chemistry, haematology, flow cytometry and serology laboratory procedures

·   Knowledge and practical experience of use of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Laboratory Quality Standards implementation

·   Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.

·   Computer Skills including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point and MS Access packages.

·   Be registered or eligible for registration with the Health Laboratory Technologists Council of Tanzania.

Walter Reed Program is an equal opportunity employer; women are highly encouraged to apply.

Assistant Research Officer grade 2. (TIRDO)
terms of reference (TOR)

1. Undertake research work and provide client –oriented services under general guidance,
2. Submit regular reports on progress of research projects or service undertaken,
3.  Assists in training of professional personnel and industrialist,
4. Prepare projects documents such as research proposal, opportunity studies or feasibility studies as may be required from time to time by sponsors,
5.  Prepare articles in a form suitable for presentation or publication,
6.  Carries out any other duties as may be assigned by head of division.

Qualification and experience

• Bachelor of natural science either in agriculture, chemistry, biology or food science At least GPA of 3.5.
  OR
• Degree as doctor of medicine and bachelor of veterinary medicine with an overall minimum of B.

RENUMARATION.
 Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale, PRSS1

apply to  SECRETARY
               PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT
               SECRETARIAT
               P.O. BOX 63100
               DAR ES SALAAM
not later that 6th Feb 2014