Employment opportunities at Medical Teams International December 2019

Employment opportunities at Medical Teams International December 2019

 

3 Job Opportunities at Medical Teams International, Medical Laboratory Technicians

Job Title: MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (3 POSITION)

Reports to Direct: Medical Officer in Charge
Supervises Direct: Laboratory Assistants
Job Summary
Responsible for the daily operations of the laboratory department including performing routine lab investigations, maintaining inventory of laboratory supplies and providing direct supervision to the Laboratory Assistant. Ensure security and hygiene measures are respected at all times.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Collect samples, including performing phlebotomy and conducting home visits to patients unable to travel to health facility, and conduct routine laboratory investigations for patients
Interpret laboratory results, communicate findings to clinicians and file reports while ensuring confidentiality
Process specimens to be sent to outside laboratories and do follow up as required
Maintain quality control of specimen samples
Ensure hygiene and sterilization criteria, including universal precautions, are met; manage waste as per good laboratory practices
Ensure biomedical equipment is in good working order by using in accordance with user manual and protocols, perform cleaning and minor maintenance and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning
Responsible for departmental materials management including requisition and ensuring appropriate consumption to maintain departmental inventory levels
Develop and conduct CMEs for medical staff as required
Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct
Ensure direct reports have clear objectives, receive mentorship and participate in capacity building opportunities
Conduct performance evaluations and enforce disciplinary procedures as per MTI policy
Support safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies.
Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS
Degree in Medical Laboratory Science is required
Registered with Health Laboratory Technologists’ Council (HLT C) Tanzania
Valid practicing license is required
Additional qualifications in Laboratory Management is an added advantage

EXPERIENCE
Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role is required
Completed internship
Experience working with an international NGO is an added advantage

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of laboratory practices
Knowledge of how to operate standard laboratory equipment
Knowledge of hygiene management and IPC protocol

SKILLS
Skilled in performing routine laboratory investigations and interpreting results
Skilled in developing and conducting trainings
Good communication skills, with good command of written and spoken English
Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and stand

ABILITIES
Analytical with attention to detail
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and test results
Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
This position requires work at health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.

Documents to be attached with application
CV/Resume (in English)
Birth Certificate or National ID or Passport (Provide only one document)
Academic Certificate
Registration Certificate from Pharmacy Council of Tanzania
Recommendation Letter from previous employer
Copy of police report or letter of good character from local government
Copy of Certificate of Service from previous employer

Application Procedure:
Interested applicants who meet the criteria should email their Application letter and CV ONLY saved as your name (Surname FirstName) in PDF or Word ONLY with subject as “MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN” , including 3 work related referees to recruitmenttz@medicalteams.org

Indicate your Salary expectation/ current or previous salary/Notice Period at the bottom of your CV
INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE: MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12th December 2019 5.00PM.

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6 Job Opportunities at Medical Teams International, Anaesthetic Nurses

 

Job Title: ANAESTHETIC NURSES (6) Positions
Reports to Direct: Medical Officer in charge

Job Summary
Responsible for the medical management and anesthetic care of patients before, during and after surgery. Provides direct supervision to the Theater Assistant.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Before surgery, provide patient and attendant with appropriate information on their condition and treatment options so patient can give informed consent; assess patient’s readiness for surgery through physical examination, reviewing medical history and laboratory results, and obtain patient’s written authorization for operation
• During surgery, administer anesthesia to control patient’s pain and level of consciousness and provide continual medical assessment of vital life functions
• After surgery, identify evidence of recovery and determine when patient has been stabilized sufficiently to be moved to the ward or sent home
• Supervise the Theater Assistant to ensure the operating room is clean and ready for surgery. Provide continuous learning and development opportunities for the Theater staff
• Ensure biomedical equipment is in good working order by using in accordance with user manual and protocols, perform cleaning and minor maintenance and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning
• Supervise all pharmacy related activities (stock control, station re-stocking, inventories, expired drugs, etc.) and other equipment of anesthetic ward, follow-up of narcotics and sedatives (register, consumption, empty phials, etc.), and ensure sufficient supply for to perform medical activities accountable for the appropriate use of materials and assets
• Implement hygiene best practices and ensure the integrity of anesthetic materials including decontamination, sterilization and storage conditions to ensure the safety of patients and staff
• Produce reports as required
• Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct
• Ensure direct reports have clear objectives, receive mentor-ship and participate in capacity building opportunities
• Conduct performance evaluations and enforce disciplinary procedures as per MTI policy
• Support safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies.
• Other duties as assigned

 

EDUCATION, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Diploma in nursing with additional training in Anesthesia from a recognized institution is required
Registered with Tanzania Nurse and Midwifery Council
Possession of a valid Annual Practicing License is required

EXPERIENCE
Minimum 2 years of experience administering anesthesia is required
Experience working with an international NGO is an added advantage

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• In-depth knowledge of anesthetic operating principles
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control (IPC) protocol

SKILLS

• Highly skilled in administering anesthesia and monitoring vital life functions
• Skilled at capacity building and developing a high functioning team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Skilled in writing reports

ABILITIES

• Keen interest to mentor others
• Physically fit to assist in moving patients
• Committed to high ethical standards
• Ability to live and work in a remote area
• Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
This position requires work at health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.

Documents to be attached with application
CV/Resume (in English)
Birth Certificate or National ID or Passport (Provide only one document)
Academic Certificate
Registration Certificate from Pharmacy Council of Tanzania
Recommendation Letter from previous employer
Copy of police report or letter of good character from local government
Copy of Certificate of Service from previous employer

Application Procedure:
Interested applicants who meet the criteria should email their Application letter and CV ONLY saved as your name (Surname FirstName) in PDF or Word ONLY with subject as ASSISTANT DENTAL OFFICER” , including 3 work related referees to recruitmenttz@medicalteams.org

Indicate your Salary expectation/ current or previous salary/Notice Period at the bottom of your CV
INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE:  ANAESTHETIC NURSE
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12th December 2019 5.00PM.

 

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7 Job Opportunities at Medical Teams International, Pharmaceutical Technicians

Who We Are
Every person matters. To God and to us.
Loving the Vulnerable
In our broken world, so many people are suffering. They are pushed to the margins and forgotten. Men, women and children are persecuted and left without homes. They are hurting, sick and in crisis.
God calls us to love the vulnerable, to dare to love like Jesus. He uses us to provide those in crisis with protection and care.

We work to restore health as the first step to restoring hope. Because every person deserves the chance for a better life. Because every person — no matter where they are or how desperate their situation — matters.

Delivering Life-saving Medical Care to People in Crisis
People in crisis are dying from preventable causes. Our staff and volunteers are working to change that by bringing basic but life-saving medical care.
Going where we’re needed most, we ease the suffering of those devastated by crises. We mobilize staff and volunteers quickly – entering places of turmoil, disease and natural disaster – to save lives and leave communities healthier.

Our Calling
Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.
Our Values
We Are Courageous: We are bold and we know it takes bravery to break down barriers and do what we do.
We Are Accountable: We take our responsibilities and role seriously. We have integrity in all we do.
We Are Tenacious: We have that can-do spirit. We don’t give up when the going gets tough.
We Are Selfless: We put others before ourselves. Always. That is who we are.
We Are Not Alone: We know God is always with us as we stand in solidarity with others.

Deadline: 13th December, 2019

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