Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.
Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality.
Laboratory Technician
Job TypeFull Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 1 year
Location: Borno
Job Field: Medical / Healthcare
Location Ngala
Details:
Scope of responsibilities and accountabilities:
Perform clinical laboratory activities according to MSF protocols, security and hygiene measures in order to obtain results to determine the patient’s treatment.
According to medical prescription, preparing and performing clinical exams/tests with appropriate techniques and following MSF protocols and procedures. This function includes, among others:
Taking blood, vaginal and urethral samples.
Centrifuging blood and urine samples.
Performing laboratory exams (serology, hematology, biochemistry, bacteriology or parasitological, according to context of the mission).
Ensuring proper reporting and registration of the sample results in order to keep a written track of activity and give information to the relevant persons, ensuring confidentiality.
Taking care, manage and organize efficiently the laboratory material/equipment:
Perform cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used. Following the user manual and protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning
Applying hygiene and safety protocols, doing daily cleaning /maintenance, sterilization, washing general glassware after procedures are done.
Ensuring proper sample waste disposal according to MSF protocols and highest safety standards.
Supplying orders, do stock, storage conditions follow-up, keep inventory.
Keeping organized the data collection system of laboratory results and all information generated from the analysis done.
Reporting all relevant information linked to the activity in the laboratory to the line manager, especially the loss/robbery/damage of laboratory equipment or medicines.
Performing minor maintenance and cleaning of the biomedical equipment following user manual and protocols. Alerting the supervisor in case of malfunctioning of any device.
Minimum requirements:
Essential Laboratory Technician diploma /degree.
Minimum 1 year working experience in related position, experience with NGO is added advantage.
English language essential, local language – Hausa/Kanuri desirable
Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
Commitment, Flexibility, Stress Management, Results, Teamwork
Method of Application:
Please if you meet all the minimum requirements, deliver your application to MSFCH offices in Gambaru – Ngala OR send your application to [email protected] with as subject “Laboratory Technician’
Applications must be in English and include:
Complete updated CV, copies of Degree/diplomas.
Updated telephone number
Contact information of the previous employer/s for reference.
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