Overview

Job Title: Laboratory Technician 

Work location: Arusha

The School of St. Jude

 

 

Are you interested in working with one of Africa’s top charities? Do you care deeply about providing pupils with a high-quality education? Do you want to make a difference in your teaching career by motivating students? Does it sound like we’re talking about you? Continue reading!

 

Work Station:

The St Jude’s Girls’ Laboratory Technician for Physics (Diploma or Bachelor of Technology in Laboratory Sciences/Laboratory Technology).

 

About Us:

The School of St Jude is a pioneering force in philanthropic education in Africa. Every year, we provide 1,800 students with free, high-quality education, hundreds of graduates with access to further education, and more than 20,000 government school pupils with qualified teachers.

 

St Jude’s is supported by wonderful donors from all over the world, who enable us to fulfill our purpose of providing a free, high-quality education to bright, disadvantaged Tanzanian kids.

 

Who are you?

  • A highly motivated laboratory technician with exceptional attention to detail who enjoys working with children and can help with practical sessions up to form 4 (NECTA Curriculum).
  • You may prepare bench reagents, calibrate test equipment, estimate exam expenses, and maintain inventories.
  • You appreciate the necessity of enforcing laboratory safety by conducting thorough due diligence and providing clear guidance to all students and instructional staff who use the laboratory.
  • A conscientious and hardworking individual who enjoys mentoring student projects and providing extra assistance to students that require more attention for their lab work.
  • A confident using management software to order, budget, and regulate laboratory supplies.

 

 

What are we looking for?

  • A Tanzanian with a Diploma/Bachelor of Technology in Laboratory Sciences or Laboratory Technology. You must have graduated from an accredited higher learning institution in East Africa with excellent academic records.
  • A minimum of four (4) years of experience at Tanzania’s top-performing secondary schools.
  • Strong capacity to manage national examination procedures with great integrity and secrecy.
  • The excellent written and verbal communication abilities using English as the medium of education.
  • A well-rounded, autonomous, and mature individual with extensive knowledge of the NECTA curriculum. You are someone who adheres to laboratory ethics and is professional in your approach and work standards.
  • An somebody who can adapt to our school’s different policies and procedures (including working on weekends as needed).
  • Being able to prepare physics and chemistry practicals at an advanced level will be advantageous.
  • The competent female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

 

 

Why us?

  • An opportunity to use your skills and expertise to combat poverty through education and positively touch the lives of thousands of students in Arusha, Tanzania.
  • An adaptable and friendly community of international and local employees.
  • Numerous prospects for career advancement and development.
  • The mid-morning tea and lunch (on working days).

 

 

Are you interested?

Submit your cover letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz (the subject line must include the reference number: TSOSJ/HR/ACDM/GN/02/25/01).

Applications conclude on February 11th, 2025.

ONLY THE SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED!

 

 

THE DISCLAIMER:

Please be aware of fraudulent activities in job advertisements and the recruitment process. The St. Jude School does not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process, including the offer stage. ANY PAYMENT REQUESTS SHOULD BE REFUSED AND REPORTED TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES FOR PROPER ACTION.