Laboratory Technician (1 position) at National institute for Medical Research,Mwanza Centre

Application deadline 2017-08-21

Location

Nyamagana Mwanza

Description

Introduction:
The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Mwanza Centre in collaboration with the Imperial College, London, The Natural History Museum, London, and the Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, have received funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), UK, to implement a three year research project entitled “WISER: Water Infrastructure for Schistosomiasis Endemic Regions“. The project’s major objective is to determine the effectiveness of water treatment processess in removing or inactivating schistosome cercariae in water samples collected from schistosomiasis endemic regions in Ethiopia and Tanzania. The project is currently looking for suitably qualified, highly motivated young Tanzanians to fill the following vacant posts:

1 Duties and responsibilities
• To collect, process, analyse and preserve water and other project samples and record findings
• To assist in archiving of samples after analysis
• Any other related duties assigned by senior investigators

2 Required qualifications and experience
• University degree in medical laboratory sciences
• At least one year of relevant research experience
• Research experience and/or training in schistosomiasis or related field will be an added advantage.

GENERAL CONDITIONS
• Application letters should be written in English.
• Applicants must attach their relevant certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
• Application letters should be accompanied by curriculum vitae (maximum 3 pages)
• At least two names of reliable referees including their contact details i.e. telephone , email addresses.
• Employed applicants should channel their applications through their employers
• A daytime mobile telephone number and e-mail address of the applicant should be included
• Closing date for applications: 14 days since first appearance of this advert
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Cover letters should be labelled "WISER project" on top left

Duration of employment contract and remuneration
• Remuneration will be according to NIMR scheme of service.
• The incumbent shall hold the position for one year renewable subject to annual performance review

Apply to:
The Centre Director,
National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Mwanza Centre,
Isamilo Road,
P. O. Box 1462,
MWANZA

+255282500399