Vacancy Announcement: Health Volunteer – Laboratory Technologist / Scientist

Reference Number: 2025-29

Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) is seeking a dynamic and qualified Laboratory Technologist/Scientist (Health Volunteer) to support and strengthen its Laboratory Department.
This position is offered under CCBRT health volunteer terms and conditions.

Key Responsibilities

As a Laboratory Technologist/Scientist, you will be responsible for:

• Performing all routine medical laboratory tests.
• Maintaining the laboratory and Blood Bank’s quality management system.
• Collecting patient samples promptly, labeling them correctly, and forwarding them for processing.
• Preparing reagents for routine laboratory examinations.
• Ensuring proper custody of all samples and maintaining accurate records of all investigations conducted.
• Reviewing and approving laboratory results before they are released.
• Implementing Internal and External Quality Controls (IQC & EQC).
• Supporting the implementation of the Laboratory Quality Management System, including adherence to preventive maintenance schedules for laboratory equipment.

Minimum Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science with a one-year internship, or a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science.
• Fully registered with the Tanzania Health Laboratory Practitioners Council (THLPC).
• Minimum one year post-internship experience.
• Computer literacy.
• Good communication skills in both English and Swahili.
• Flexible, proactive, able to multitask, and eager to learn.

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates should submit:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) with two referees
• A cover letter
• Clearly indicate the Job Reference Number (2025-29) in your application.

Email Applications To: recruitment@ccbrt.org

Deadline for Applications: December 02, 2025