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Phlebotomist , Tanzania Red Cross Society (TRCS)

The primarily responsibility for this position is physical blood drawing. He/she works with internal and external stakeholders to provide a pleasant clinical experience while also following guidelines and procedures required by NBTS.

This role also requires file management: noting information on donors is a key part of the process. Adhering to cold chain throughout the process and maintaining quality assurance.

Reports to: Regional Blood Safety Coordinator

Roles and Responsibilities:
Ensure all the necessary equipment/supplies are prepared for each donation (checklist)
Bleed blood donors and ensure that bleeding of donors is done with high quality of professionalism.
Ensure the safety of a blood donor during and after blood donation
Ensure proper and accurate information for the blood donor, samples and blood bags
Ensure quality of blood collected according to SOPs
Maintain cold chain for collected blood, samples, storage system and transportation.
Compile donation reports
Review performance of blood donation towards targets as per recommended schedule
To perform other medical/nursing duties that may arise at the donation site
Any other functions assigned by the supervisor
Knowledge
Diploma/Certificate in Nursing, Laboratory assistant
Experience, Skills
Minimum of two years of work experience in a hospital or laboratory is required
Good communication skills with people of all ages.
Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively are required.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Ability to build and motivate teams and work under pressure
Computers skills is required
Working with blood donation program will be of added advantage

Application Instructions:

The successful candidate will sign a one year renewable contract
Remuneration
The remuneration for the above positions will be according to TRCS salary guides. Interested applicants are invited to submit their applications addressed to the Secretary General, enclosing curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates.
The applications should reach the undersigned not later than 18th September, 2012 by email: info@trcs.or.tz , cc tabumkwawa@yahoo.com or by post to:

The Secretary General
Tanzania Red Cross Society
P.O Box 1133
Mikocheni, Plot 53, Old Bagamoyo Rd
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.