Laboratory Technologists at NM-AIST

 WATER INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FUTURES (WISE-Futures)

Employment Opportunity

The Centre for Water Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy Futures (WISE-Futures) at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) is one of the Eastern and Southern Africa Centers of Excellence (ACE II). The Centre aims to strengthen African higher education institutions to deliver quality post-graduate education and build collaborative research capacity in regional priority areas.

NM-AIST invites applications from suitably skilled, competent, and experienced Tanzanians, not above 45 years, for the following posts:

CENTRE TECHNICIANS (2 POSTS)

Qualifications:

• Holder of Diploma in either Mechanical or Laboratory Technology or Science and Laboratory Technology.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining and operating WISE-Futures technical equipment.
• Carry out other assignments as delegated by the supervisor.
• Carry out any other duty assigned by supervisors.

Knowledge and Essential Attributes:

• Proficiency in English and Kiswahili, both oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working with minimal supervision and in a team setting, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Good computer competence, electronics, and familiarity with modern software (an advantage).
• Ability to write reports.
• Competence in proactively dealing with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to adhere to laboratory procedures and protocols.
• Positive and helpful attitude towards assisting others and responding to tasks.
• Positive and helpful attitude towards assisting others and responding to tasks.
• Highly motivated, willingness to learn new skills, and adapt within the role.
• Flexibility to work through setbacks and delays.

Duration of the Position:

• Full-time two-year contract, with a probation period of six months. The position is renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

Salary:

• Basic Monthly Salary: 1,200,000 TShs (subject to all statutory deductions).

Salary:

• Basic Monthly Salary: 1,200,000 TShs (subject to all statutory deductions).

Duty Station:

• WISE-Futures, Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology [NM-AIST], Nganana 23311 Kikwe Arumeru, Arusha, Tanzania.
• For more information about WISE-Futures, visit www.wisefutures.ac.tz.

Reporting to:

• Centre Leader / Deputy Centre Leader / Centre Manager.

Mode of Application:

Eligible candidates possessing the above qualifications and attributes are advised to submit their applications, including the following:

• A cover letter describing the applicant's abilities and motivation.
• Most recent Curriculum Vitae.
• Photocopies of relevant certificates.
• Letters of recommendation from two referees.
• Contact details: Telephone, E-mail, and Postal Address.
• Women are highly encouraged to apply.
• Individuals currently employed in the Public Service should route their applications through their employers

Deadline for application: 15th October 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through their addresses/e-mails/phones.

Applications should be sent by either E-mail: dvc-admin@nm-aist.ac.tz (copy to recruitmenthr@nm-aist.ac.tz). Please mention the vacancy position in the e-mail header. Alternatively, you can send via postal address addressed to:
Deputy Vice Chancellor – Planning, Finance, and Administration
The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology,
P.O. Box 447,
ARUSHA, TANZANIA.