Job Vacancies at Ifakara Health Institute September 2026

Position Summary

• Ifakara Health Institute is seeking a qualified and experienced individuals who will work as Laboratory Technician under ACHIEVE Project report to the Project Leader. Lab Technician will be stationed at Kigoma region, and required to work in the health facilities where recruitment and scheduled follow up visits for study participants will be conducted. IHI is seeking the highly motivated and experienced Laboratory Technicians to perform laboratory activities for the project.

• Plan and supervise collection of samples from participating health facilities.
• Ensure all specimens delivered to the laboratory are properly received, appropriately labelled/documented, processed and all tests done, and results are recorded according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure storage and location of records of specimens are conducted in accordance with SOPs.
• Plan and perform routine and specialized technical procedures required by the project.
• Assist in maintaining standards and cleanliness of laboratory premises and equipment in accordance with engineer’s advice, guidelines and equipment’s manual.
• Participate 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.
• Endeavour to refine and upgrade laboratory processes in order to save the experimental costs and improve performance of the laboratory.
• Prepare and update SOPs and engage in other administrative work as directed by supervisors.
• Assist and ensure 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 the lab supplies ready by stock inventory, placing orders and updating the stock bin cards.
• Managing waste disposal and recycling programs.
• Be able to work on-call duties when required to do so.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by project leader.

• Able to perform clinical chemistry analyses using COBAS 400plus analyzer and others
• Able to perform malaria diagnosis using Microscope and RDT
• Able to perform Urinalysis by both Microscope and dipstick
• Able to perform the basic Microbiological, Entomological and Parasitological analyses
• Basic digital skills including Ms. Office and Data management tools.
• Time management to establish priorities and planning the project timelines.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Self-motivated individual who is able to work with minimal supervision and able to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication, collaborative and problem-solving skills.

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science.

• At least one year working experience.

Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili.

Remuneration

An attractive and competitive remuneration package shall be offered to the successful candidates 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 labor laws of Tanzania.

Disclaimer!
Ifakara Health Institute does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Please disregard written or oral request for a job offer or an interview that you believe is or might be fraudulent or suspicious.