Laboratory Technologist and/or Laboratory Technician (2x)

Ref: 2018-11

Comprehensive Community-Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) is a locally registered organization first established in 1994. It is the largest indigenous provider of ophthalmic and rehabilitation services in the country. CCBRT aims to be the leading provider of accessible specialized health services in Africa and serves as healthcare social enterprise and through development programmes the community and the most vulnerable. Committed to preventing lifelong disabilities wherever possible, CCBRT is also engaged in extensive maternal and newborn healthcare (MNHC) activities including obstetric fistula repairs and is currently constructing a Maternity and Newborn Hospital.

In line with the further expansion of our laboratory services, we have two new positions for additional

dedicated Laboratory Technicians and/or Laboratory Technologists.

The role

Running all laboratory tests as per Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP) and ISO 15189:2012; Preparing necessary equipment and materials for the laboratory use; Preparing reagents for routine examination of laboratory tests; Timely sample collection and storage; Ensuring that all samples for investigations are kept in safe custody; Maintaining records of all investigations carried out; Reviewing all laboratory results before release; Ensuring all lab results are entered into the hospital information system.

Ensuring the quality management system as required in Laboratory is maintained; Implementing and maintaining a safe work environment for laboratory staff; Maintaining a list of laboratory equipment in the department; Monitoring safety events and reporting to management; Ensuring safe and appropriate disposal of laboratory waste on a daily basis; Complying with established quality management system and safety procedures.

Like other CCBRT staff, the laboratory staff actively participates in PDCA problem solving and daily huddles, and is expected to ensure timely preparation and submission of reports and participates actively in cross-functional teams to provide the best services to our customers.

The candidate

• Diploma in Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution and at least 3 years of working experience or
• Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution with at least one year of experience
• Full registration with the Health Laboratory Practitioners Council
• Must have technical knowledge and experience of performing international recognized Transfusion Transmitted Infection (TTI) Laboratory testing
• Excellent communication skills (English and Kiswahili)
• Must be an innovative, self-motivated and persistent problem solver with careful attention to detail
• Computer literate

If you are interested, please submit your curriculum vitae with 2 references, and a cover letter telling us why you believe you are the right person for the role, and why you want to work for CCBRT in particular. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage people with disabilities to apply. Please send your application via email to: recruitment.ccbrt@ccbrt.org 

Please indicate job reference number: 2018-11| DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30^th June 2018

(selection process might commence earlier upon receipt of suitable applications)

recruitment.ccbrt@ccbrt.org |Tel: +255 (0)22 260 2192