Manager Technical Services Section– 1 Post.

Deadline: 18th December, 2014 at 3:30 p.m



THE GOVERNMENT CHEMIST LABORATORY AGENCY
The Government Chemist Laboratory Agency is an Executive Agency under the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The Laboratory is Mandated in carrying out laboratory testing of Industrial and natural products samples; Forensic and Toxicological samples; regulation and control of Human DNA (regulations)
Act.Cap 182. The Agency is expected to better meet the requirements of its customers and public in general.
In order to meet the above obligations Government Chemist Laboratory Agency wishes to recruit qualified Tanzanians to fill various posts on permanent & pensionable terms as follows:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Supervise carrying out instrumental analysis of various samples;
 Repair and maintain equipment and instruments;
 Initiate and carry out research, investigation of samples and process controls;
 Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual summary of the analysis, calibration and preventive maintenance report;
 Review, develop and validate analytical methods;
 Prepare technical reports of tested samples and provision of consultancy services; and
 Develop and implement section plans and budgets
 Supervise the maintenance of the laboratory equipments.
 Prepare and supervise the implementation of the replacement plan for equipment and instrument.
 Supervise section personnel.
 Implementation of sectional plans, budget and formulate projects.
 Carry out and supervise research works.
 Maintain sample register and equipment maintenance log book.
 Prepare performance reports.
 Represent the gcla in court proceedings, tribunals and technical committees.
 Disseminate knowledge to gcla staff and other stakeholders in related field.
 Carry out consultancy services

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
 Master’s Degree either in Chemistry/ Analytical Chemistry, Instrumentation, Biochemistry or Biotechnology, from recognized higher learning institutions.
 Must possess Computer literacy.
 Should have at least nine (9) years working experience in related field, two (2) of which in a senior position.

SALARY SCALE: GCS 10.1

Secretary
Public Service Recruitment
Secretariat,
P. O. Box 63100.
DAR ES SALAAM.