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Ifakara Health Institute • IT and Telecoms


Job Description

Ifakara Health Institute is seeking a qualified and experienced individuals who will work as Laboratory Technician under ACHIEVE Project report to the Project Leader. Lab Technician will be stationed at Kigoma region, and required to work in the health facilities where recruitment and scheduled follow up visits for study participants will be conducted.

Requirements

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science.

Experience :
  • At least one year working experience.
Skill :
  • Able to perform clinical chemistry analyses using COBAS 400plus analyzer and others
  • Able to perform malaria diagnosis using Microscope and RDT
  • Able to perform Urinalysis by both Microscope and dipstick
  • Able to perform the basic Microbiological, Entomological and Parasitological analyses
  • Basic digital skills including Ms. Office and Data management tools.
  • Time management to establish priorities and planning the project timelines.
  • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
  • Self-motivated individual who is able to work with minimal supervision and able to meet deadlines.
  • Effective communication, collaborative and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Language Skill :
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili.

    Remuneration
  • An attractive and competitive remuneration package shall be offered to the successful candidates as per IHI salary scales.
Key Responsibilities
  • Plan and supervise collection of samples from participating health facilities.
  • Ensure all specimens delivered to the laboratory are properly received, appropriately labelled/documented, processed and all tests done, and results are recorded according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Ensure storage and location of records of specimens are conducted in accordance with SOPs.
  • Plan and perform routine and specialized technical procedures required by the project.
  • Assist in maintaining standards and cleanliness of laboratory premises and equipment in accordance with engineer's advice, guidelines and equipment's manual.
  • Participate in Quality Control programs as required by Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP) to ensure reliability of testing procedures, proper functioning of laboratory equipment and compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Endeavour to refine and upgrade laboratory processes in order to save the experimental costs and improve performance of the laboratory.
  • Prepare and update SOPs and engage in other administrative work as directed by supervisors.
  • Assist and ensure that preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment is carried out as planned.
  • Ensuring adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements, including those related to safety, ethics, and data management.
  • Maintaining records of compliance and safety documentation.
  • Keeping the lab supplies ready by stock inventory, placing orders and updating the stock bin cards.
  • Managing waste disposal and recycling programs.
  • Be able to work on-call duties when required to do so.
  • Carry out additional duties as assigned by project leader.

 

Disclaimer!
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About Ifakara Health Institute

Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) – or simply Ifakara - is a leading health research organization in Africa, with a strong track record of developing, testing and validating innovations for health. We are driven by core strategic mandate for research, training and services. Ifakara encompasses a broad range of scientific disciplines, spanning from basic biomedical and ecological sciences to clinical trials, health systems research, policy translation, and health program implementation.

Ifakara work is organized in three research departments, six research units and seven technical support units. The research departments are: Environmental Health & Ecological Sciences (EHES), Interventions & Clinical Trials (ICT), and Health Systems, Impact Evaluation & Policy (HSIEP).

The research units are: Grants and Contracts, Training & Capacity Building, Laboratories, Data Systems and Platforms, Vector Control Product Testing, and Chronic Diseases Clinics. The technical units, which are supporting research (our primary activity) are: Internal Audit, Knowledge Management and Communications, Finance Management, Human Resources Management, Supply Chain Management, Branch Management and Information & Communication Technology. We have three major offices in Tanzania (Ifakara, Bagamoyo & Dar es Salaam).

Vision

A healthy and empowered population with access to evidence-based health services and solutions

Mission

To be a centre of excellence that informs health policies and delivery of quality services collaboratively through research, innovation, capacity strengthening and program implementation