UNIVERSITY DISPENSARY

MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT(1 Post)

(a) Reports to:Doctor–in–Charge(b)Duty Station: SJUT, Chief Mazengo Campus –Dodoma(c)Job Summary:Attending patients by performing basic laboratory investigations and managing the medical laboratory.(d)Key duties and responsibilities:A qualified candidate for this position shall possess skills and abilities to perform the following:(i) Performing basic laboratory investigations;

(ii) Preparing reagents under close supervision;(iii) Maintaining general cleanliness of laboratory glass ware and equipment;(iv) Collecting venous blood from patients and preserving specimens ;(v) Keeping records of laboratory investigations carried out in the register;and

(vi)Performing any other duties as may be directed by his/her supervisor.(e)Qualification: Holder of a Certificate in Medical Laboratory or equivalent qualifications. Possessing computer skills will be an added advantage.Must be registered.(f)Experience:

With a minimum of three(3) years working experience in a medical laboratory orrelevant work experience in related field after acquiring such qualifications.

Practicing License from relevant Professional Board is essential.(g)Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service(h)Tenure: Fixed termcontract of four(4) years renewable on satisfactory performance.