LABORATORY TECHNICIAN – 1 POSITION
Institute: Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
Project: ACHIEVE Project
Location: Kigoma Region
Reports To: Project Leader
Position: Laboratory Technician
Number of Positions: 1
INSTITUTE OVERVIEW
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is a leading research organization in Africa with a strong track record in developing, testing and validating innovations for health. Driven by a core strategic mandate for research, training and services, the Institute’s work spans biomedical and ecological sciences, intervention studies, health-systems research, service delivery and policy translation.
POSITION SUMMARY
Ifakara Health Institute is seeking a qualified and experienced individual to work as a Laboratory Technician under the ACHIEVE Project and report to the Project Leader.
The Laboratory Technician will be stationed in Kigoma Region and will be required to work in health facilities where recruitment and scheduled follow-up visits for study participants will be conducted. IHI is seeking highly motivated and experienced Laboratory Technicians to perform laboratory activities for the project.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Planning and supervising collection of samples from participating health facilities.
- Ensuring all specimens delivered to the laboratory are properly received, appropriately labelled/documented, processed and all tests are done, and results are recorded according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Ensuring storage and location of records of specimens are conducted in accordance with SOPs.
- Planning and performing routine and specialized technical procedures required by the project.
- Assisting in maintaining standards and cleanliness of laboratory premises and equipment in accordance with engineer’s advice, guidelines and equipment manuals.
- Participating 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.
- Endeavouring to refine and upgrade laboratory processes in order to save experimental costs and improve laboratory performance.
- Preparing and updating SOPs and engaging in other administrative work as directed by supervisors.
- Assisting and ensuring 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 laboratory supplies ready through stock inventory, placing orders and updating stock bin cards.
- Managing waste disposal and recycling programs.
- Being able to work on-call duties when required to do so.
- Carrying out additional duties as assigned by the Project Leader.
SKILLS
The candidate should have:
- Ability to perform clinical chemistry analyses using COBAS 400plus analyzer and other relevant equipment.
- Ability to perform malaria diagnosis using microscopy and Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT).
- Ability to perform urinalysis using both microscopy and dipstick methods.
- Ability to perform basic microbiological, entomological and parasitological analyses.
- Basic digital skills, including MS Office and data-management tools.
- Time-management skills to establish priorities and plan project timelines.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science.
EXPERIENCE
- At least one year of working experience.
PREFERRED LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
REMUNERATION
An attractive and competitive remuneration package shall be offered to the successful candidate as per IHI salary scales.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Ifakara Health Institute is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We prohibit discrimination of any kind during recruitment and employment. All employment decisions are based solely on job requirements, merit and individual qualifications, in compliance with the labour laws of Tanzania.
DISCLAIMER
Ifakara Health Institute does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Please disregard any written or oral request for a job offer or an interview that you believe is or might be fraudulent or suspicious.
Job Opening Date: 18 September 2026
Job Closing Date: 01 October 2026
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official Ifakara Health Institute recruitment portal.
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https://recruitment.ihi.or.tz/ihicareers/Career.aspx?ext=7&cc=jDjnpaqYiKk%3d