JOB ADVERTISEMENT
BACKGROUND
The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) is a Parastatal Organization established by an Act of Parliament No. 23 of 1979 (CAP. 59, R.E. 2002) and became operational in 1980. NIMR-Mwanza Research Centre (MMRC) is one of the NIMR Centers located in Mwanza The Centre is currently conducting research on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as well as other diseases of public health importance. On behalf of the Director General of the National Institute for Medical Research, the Centre Director of NIMR Mwanza is looking for the qualified, experienced and well-motivated personnel to fill the following vacant position whose duty station will be in Mwanza City
JOB POSITION: HEALTH LABORATORY SCIENTIST (1 POST)
REPORTING: The post holder will be reporting to the Medical Officer in charge
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To perform specified technical tasks and monitor activities of subordinates;
- To ensure that reagents are prepared in good time;
- To carry out laboratory procedures as required;
- To prepare teaching materials and aids and participate in training;
- To ensure that equipment in the laboratory is in working order by requesting regular servicing; and
- To perform other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCES:
Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Medical Laboratory Sciences, Laboratory Science and Technology, Health Laboratory Technology or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution with at least four (4) years working experience in related field. The candidate must be registered with respective professional board.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR ALL POSTS:
One year employment contract which may be renewed on the basis of performance and mutual agreement.
DUTY STATION:
The successful candidate will be based at NIMR-Mwanza centre.
COMPENSATION:
A competitive salary will be offered as per the Government of Tanzania salary scales.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Please ensure that you mention www.mabumbe.com as the source of this job advertisement.
All applications should be enclosed with certified copies of relevant certificates and detailed curriculum vitae;
Applicants are required to submit their applications not later than two weeks after the first appearance of this advert;
Applicants are also reminded to indicate reliable day time contact information;
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
All applications should be addressed to;
Centre Director,
NIMR Mwanza Centre,
P O. Box 1462,
MWANZA, TANZANIA.
The deadline for submitting the application is 13 October 2022.