Laboratory Technologist Job in Dagahaley, Daadab Refugee Camp Kenya

Medecins Sans Frontieres – Switzerland

Dagahaley, Daadab Refugee Camp Kenya Programme

Laboratory Technologist

MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. At present, MSFCH operates in three programmes locations in Kenya, Somalia and Sudan

Location: Dagahaley, Dadaab Refugee Camp

Start date: as soon as possible

Type of contract: 1 year (with possibility of extension)

Main Tasks:
  • Maintain a safe working environment as well as the quality of equipment
  • Perform laboratory investigations according to project needs
  • Manage the Quality Control system
  • Prepare and update training materials/documents
  • Ensure all materials, equipment and consumables are available
  • Do a monthly physical inventory to ensure a sufficient stock in available
  • Responsible in the cleanliness of the laboratory
  • Work and collaborate with MSF staff in the project, in particular other lab technicians and lab assistants concerning the sample collection etc.
  • Identify and solve problems affecting the quality of the laboratory.
Requirements:
  • Laboratory Technologist with diploma/degree recognised by the government and registered under licensed board.
  • 2 year experience working in a busy environment
  • MSF/NGO experience an advantage
Personal qualities:
  • Organized, methodical and accurate
  • Able to work to strict deadlines and under pressure.
  • Good team player.
  • Motivated with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new working methods.
  • Ability to live and work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
Send your CV, motivation letter, copies of relevant documents, mentioning on the envelope “Laboratory Technologist” to:

The Medical Coordinator
MSF-Switzerland, Kenya Mission
P.O. Box 25091 – 00603
Lavington, Nairobi

Deadline: Friday, 19th August, 2011.

Only short-listed candidate will be contacted.


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