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PRESIDENTS OFFICE
PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT
4th December, 2014
Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/H/20
VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
On behalf of The Tanzania Meteorological Agency (TMA), The Government Chemist
Laboratory Agency (GCLA), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified
Tanzanians to fill 20 vacant posts in the above Public Institution.
Secretary
Public Service Recruitment
Secretariat,
P. O. Box 63100
DAR ES SALAAM.
OR
Katibu
SekretarietiyaAjirakatika
UtumishiwaUmma
S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.
i.
ii.
Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable
contact, postal address, e-mail and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject
of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the
application invalid.
v.
Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of academic certificates:
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
Computer Certificate
vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will
necessitate to legal action
ix. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their
application letters through their respective employers.
x.
Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not
apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated
30th November, 2010.
xi. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should
not apply.
xii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xiii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level
education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania
(NECTA)
xiv. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania
Commission for Universities (TCU)
xv. Deadline for application is 18th December, 2014 at 3:30 p.m
xvi. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate
xvii. Women are highly encouraged to apply
xviii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview
xix. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English
1.0
DIRECTOR GENERAL
1.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.1
Ensure that the Agency is an efficient and cost effective manner and in an
accordance with modern management practices and techniques and in particular,
to apply to its operations the best standards of financial management and
accounting.
Be responsible for the day to day operations of the Agency, proper management
of its funds, property and business and for the discipline of the employees of the
Agency.
Ensure that the Agency operations are designed for the provision of the best
services to its customers and to maintain a high degree of responsiveness to their
needs.
Consult the Minister on handling operational matters which could give rise to
significant public or parliamentary concern.
Shall prepare and submit to the Permanent Secretary a five year Strategic Plan,
rolled forward and updated each year.
Must have a relevant working experience of at least ten (10) years, five (5) of which
should be at a managerial position in a reputable organization with meteorological
functions.
Must have the ability to provide dynamic leadership required to successfully run
an organization staffed with highly trained personnel and technical professionals.
2.0
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:
2.1
MANAGER FOOD AND DRUGS ANALYSIS SECTION 1 POST
2.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
GCS 10.1
2.2
MANAGER MICROBIOLOGY ANALYSIS SECTION 1 POST
2.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
GCS 10.1
2.3
MANAGER TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTION 1 POST
2.3.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2.4
2.4.1
GCS 10.1
2.5
MANAGER CHEMICALS INSPECTION SECTION 1 POST
2.5.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2.6
Develop and assess Contingency Plans, Risk Assessment and Risk management
Programmes;
Develop and implement training programmes on Risk Assessment and Risk
Management;
Promote compliance to the Industrial and Consumer Chemicals (Management and
Control) Act No. 3 of 2003 ;
Develop and Implement programmes for management of hazardous chemicals
under the Chemicals Legislation and international Agreements;
Facilitate Steering, Technical and Emergency Response Committees meetings.
2.7
MANAGER FORENSIC CHEMISTRY 1 POST
2.7.1 DUTIES
AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
2.9
MANAGER TOXICOLOGY SERVICES 1 POST
2.9.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
GCS 10.1
Certified Public Accountant - CPA (T) and Masters Degree either in Finance,
Accounting and Finance, Economics and Finance, or Master of Business
Administration in Accounting/Finance/Corporate Management from recognized
Institutions.
He/She must be registered with National Board of Accountants and Auditors
(NBAA)
Must possess Computer literacy.
Should have at least nine (9) years working experience in related field, two (2) of
which in a senior position.
2.11
2.12
Interpret Policy documents, advice and set strategies for implementation; prepare
strategic and business plans;
Prepare quarterly, mid-yearly and annual budget implementation reports;
Monitor and prepare annual performance appraisal reports and evaluate Agency
policies;
Prepare annual revenue budget and MTEF;
Coordinate the preparation of departmental reports and budgets;
Formulate monitoring and evaluation plan, establish systems and implementation
strategy;
Conduct monitoring and evaluation of business and strategic plans; and
Disseminate monitoring and evaluation performance report to stakeholders for
comment and review
2.13
Certified Public Accountant - CPA (T) and Masters Degree either in Finance,
Accounting and Finance, Economics and Finance, or Master of Business
Administration in Accounting/Finance/Corporate Management from recognized
Institutions.
He/She must be registered with National Board of Accountants and
Auditors(NBAA)
Possessing CIA or CISA will be an added advantage.
Must possess Computer literacy.
.Should have at least nine (9) years working experience in related field, two (2) of
which in a senior position.
GCS 10.1
Coordinate and solicit research within the organization and partnerships with other
institutions;
Coordinate research and development of specialized testing;
Carry out investigations of process controls (quality audit) and make
recommendations as appropriate;
Coordinate reviewing and updating the standard operating procedures of the
laboratory assessment;
Develop, implement and monitor quality assurance (qa) and quality control (qc)
programs methods used;
Coordinate intra and inter- laboratory testing programs and quality problem
investigations on test results;
Review, implement and maintain gcla quality manuals; and
Facilitate corrective actions arising from non-conforming results, quality audits and
customer complaints.
2.17
2.19
LAKE ZONE
POST
LABORATORY MANAGER 1
Take part in preparation and submission of strategic and business plans and
associated budgets.
Implement the approved plans, including the achievement of performance targets.
Organize and manage the assets and resources allocated to him/her, efficiently,
effectively, economically and in accordance with the principles of fairness and
equality outlined in government policy.
Provide to the chief government chemist of such information as required enabling
performance to be monitored.
Coordinate and prepare annual reports and submit to chief government chemist.
Enforce the industrial and consumer chemicals (management and control) act no.
3 of 2003 and a register.
Analyze processed and unprocessed food, drugs/ pharmaceuticals and their raw
materials and traditional medicine to establish their quality and safety;
Carry out microbiological examination on different samples such as water, food,
pharmaceuticals and their raw materials;
Carry out analysis/tests of chemical and environmental samples;
Carry out instrumental analysis of different samples and maintenance of
instruments and equipment;
Prepare technical reports and provision of consultancy services in the fields of
food, drugs, microbiology, chemical and environmental pollution;
Develop and implement standard operating procedures;
Review and validate analytical methodologies and maintain quality assurance
program;
Represent the gcla in court proceedings; and
Develop and implement zonal laboratory plans and budgets.
X.M. DAUDI
Secretary
Public Service Recruitment Secretariat