Laboratory Assistant II (7 posts)

The University of Dar es Salaam invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to be considered for immediate employment to fill the following vacant posts:

Job Title: Laboratory Assistant II (7 posts)

in the following units:

Qualifications:
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY (CoASFT)
Laboratory Assistant II - Aquaculture (1 post); 
possess a Certificate of Secondary Education plus Trade Test Grade I or Certificate of Competence Level III in Aquaculture or Fisheries from a recognized institution.

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES (SoHS)
Laboratory Assistant II - Physiology (1 post); 
Should possess a Certificate of Secondary Education plus Trade Test Grade I or Certificate of Competence Level III in Laboratory Technology specializing in blood transfusion and haemalogy.

COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (CoICT)
Laboratory Assistant II - (1 post); 
should possess a Certificate of Secondary Education plus Trade Test Grade I or Certificate of Competence Level III in Electronics/ ICT/ IT from a recognized institution.

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES (CoHU)
Laboratory Assistant II - Foreign Languages (1 post); 
should possess a Certificate of Secondary Education plus Trade Test Grade I or Certificate of Competence Level III in Computer and Information Technology.

COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES (CoNAS)
i. Laboratory Assistant II - Zoology (1 post); 
should possess a Certificate of Secondary Education plus Trade Test Grade I or Certificate of Competence Level III in Laboratory Technology.

ii. Laboratory Assistant II - Botany (1 post);  
should possess
· Certificate of Secondary Education plus Trade Test Grade I or Certificate of Competence Level III in Laboratory Technology.
· Any knowledge in relevant botanical sciences will be an added advantage.

COLLEGE OF ENGINERING AND TECHNOLOGY (CoET)
Laboratory Assistant II - Welding (1 post)
; should possess a Certificate of Secondary Education plus Trade Test Grade I or Certificate of Competence Level III in Mechanical / Welding from a recognized institution. 

Experience: At least four (4) years relevant work experience.

Main Duties:
· Carries out specified tasks connected with research, laboratory practical, students' projects, consultancy and services under close supervision;
· Assists in the repair and maintenance of laboratory or workshop facilities;
· Assists senior staff in relevant fields of operation; and
· Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by his/her senior.

Salary Scale: PUSS 1.5


TERMS OF SERVICE
Permanent and pensionable

MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should apply in confidence enclosing:
(i) Detailed CV.
(ii) Photocopy of relevant certificates and transcripts.
(iii) Names and addresses of two referees.
(iv) Mode of communication, e.g. Telephone, fax, email, etc.

NOTE:
(i) For the positions of Technicians, Laboratory Scientists, Laboratory Engineers and Laboratory Assistants, candidates should indicate the College/ School and Departments to which they apply.
(ii) Applicants currently employed in the Public Service should channel their application letters through their respective employers. Non-disclosure of such status will lead to automatic disqualification.
(iii) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Interested applicants should submit their applications to the following address:
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration)
University of Dar es Salaam
P.O. Box 35091
DAR ES SALAAM.
DEADLINE

Deadline: 11th August 2015