Vacancy title:
Laboratory Technician
Employment type: Full time, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare, Health Professionals
Jobs at:
St. Joseph Healthcare International Hospital Tanzania
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, November 8 2026
Duty Station:
Arusha, Tanzania | Arusha
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 3 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Roles and Responsibilities
- Collect, receive, label and prepare patient specimens, including blood, urine, stool and other biological samples, for laboratory analysis.
- Perform routine laboratory investigations in accordance with established laboratory procedures and quality standards.
- Conduct diagnostic tests such as full blood counts, blood glucose testing, malaria testing, urinalysis and other routine clinical laboratory investigations within the laboratory's approved scope of services.
- Prepare and handle laboratory reagents, solutions, stains and other materials required for diagnostic testing.
- Operate, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.
- Analyse laboratory specimens, validate test results and prepare accurate laboratory reports for attending medical practitioners.
- Identify abnormal or critical laboratory findings and promptly communicate them to the relevant medical personnel in accordance with established reporting procedures.
- Maintain proper laboratory records, including specimen registers, test results, quality control records and equipment maintenance logs.
- Implement quality assurance and quality control procedures to maintain the reliability of laboratory investigations.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention, biosafety and proper laboratory waste management procedures.
- Monitor laboratory stock levels and ensure availability of reagents, consumables and other essential testing materials.
- Support the continuous improvement of laboratory services through adherence to professional standards and established diagnostic protocols.
Requirements
- Relevant academic and professional qualifications for the position applied for.
- Valid professional registration and practising licence, where applicable.
- Relevant working experience will be an added advantage.
- Strong communication skills, professionalism and commitment to quality patient care.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now (stjosephinternationalh@gmail.com) .
Interested candidates should submit their application letter, updated CV and relevant academic and professional documents
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