Medical Laboratory Technician – MLT Job at St John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT)

St John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician.

Responsibilities or duties

With guidance of senior staff supervise and administer practical duties for medical laboratory students in the science laboratories, plus other duties concerning repair and maintenance of laboratory facilities.

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) shall be responsible to the Head, Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, of the School of Nursing (SoNU) for the efficient and effective preparing and delivering practical support. He/she shall specifically be responsible, for:

• Carrying out specified tasks connected with laboratory practicals, students’ projects, research, consultancy and services under supervision;
• Assisting in the repairing and maintenance of laboratory facilities;
• Assisting senior staff in relevant fields of laboratory operations; and
• Performing any other duties that may be assigned by a competent authority.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Holder of an Ordinary Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, OR Ordinary Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale.

“Testimonials”, “Provisional Results”, “Statement of Results”, and FORM IV and FORM VI Results Slips will not be accepted.

Applicants who have studied abroad, outside Tanzania, have to show evidence of recognition of their foreign awards by relevant authorities (TCU, NACTVET and NECTA).

How to Apply

Complete application package that consists of application letter supported with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three referees and their contact details, certified relevant copies of certificates i.e. Degree/Diploma certificates, testimonials, academic transcripts plus secondary school certificates should be submitted not later than Friday, 27th February, 2026 at 04:00 p.m. to:

Vice Chancellor, St John’s University of Tanzania
1 St John Road, 41111 North Kikuyu
P.O Box 47, Dodoma, Tanzania.

Submit your application via e-mail: admin@sjut.ac.tz

Tel: 0677-086 095

Please Note:

• “Testimonials”, “Provisional Results”, “Statement of Results”, and FORM IV and FORM VI Results Slips will not be accepted.
• Applicants who have studied abroad, outside Tanzania, have to show evidence of recognition of their foreign awards by relevant authorities (TCU, NACTVET and NECTA).
• When you apply, please put the job title on the subject line and attach only 2 files, one being application letter and curriculum vitae, and the second academic certificates.