Assistant Health Laboratory Technologist II

Assistant Health Laboratory Technologist II – 10 Posts

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

i. Preparing laboratory reagents used for conducting laboratory tests;

ii. Performing preliminary processing of samples received in the laboratory;

iii. Collecting blood samples from patients and volunteers;

iv. Recording laboratory test results in registers;

v. Preparing laboratory working equipment and materials;

vi. Preserving all samples that require storage after examination according to procedures;

vii. Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor that are related to the candidate’s education, experience, and skills.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Certificate/Diploma (Astashahada) in Health Laboratory Sciences from a recognized Government institution and must be registered with the relevant Health Laboratory Professionals Council/Board.

Salary Scale

TGHS A

General Conditions

1. All applicants must be citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania and must not be above 45 years of age. However, for positions under Military Institutions:
   • Applicants for non-degree positions must not exceed 25 years of age.
   • Applicants for degree positions must not exceed 30 years of age.
2. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and should indicate their disability in the recruitment system for information to the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat.
3. All applicants must attach a birth certificate certified by a Lawyer/Advocate.
4. Job applicants who are already employed in the Public Service should not apply and must follow the instructions provided in Circular No. CAC45/257/01/D/140 dated 30 November 2010.
5. All applications must be accompanied by academic certificates, details, and certified copies of certificates by a Lawyer/Advocate, including:
   • Birth certificate
   • Certificates of completed training according to the requirements of the respective position:
     • Postgraduate
     • Degree
     • Advanced Diploma
     • Diploma
     • Certificates
   • Professional certificates from respective boards.
6. Testimonials, provisional results, statements of results, and Form IV and Form VI result slips will not be accepted.
7. Applicants who studied outside Tanzania must ensure their certificates are verified and approved by relevant authorities (TCU, NECTA, and NACTVET). Applicants for cadres requiring GPA who studied outside Tanzania must attach a GPA conversion certificate from TCU.
8. Applicants who have retired from the Public Service are not allowed to apply unless they have approval from the Chief Secretary.
9. Submission of false information or forged qualifications will lead to legal action.
10. The deadline for submitting job applications is 26 June 2026.
11. Applicants must attach a signed application letter together with education certificates. The application letter should be addressed to:

THE SECRETARY
Office of the President,
Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,
P.O. Box 2320,
Mtaa wa Mahakama, Tambukareli,
Dodoma, Tanzania.

12. All applications must be submitted through the electronic Recruitment Portal:

https://portal.ajira.go.tz

(The address is also available on the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat website under the “Recruitment Portal” section.)

13. Applications submitted outside the procedures stated in this announcement will not be considered.
14. All job applicants are reminded that giving or receiving bribes for the purpose of obtaining employment or being assigned a work station is strictly prohibited. The recruitment process follows the principles of fairness, equality, and transparency based on the required qualifications stated in the respective job advertisement and the structure of the relevant department.