Laboratory Technician
Work Location: Dagahaley Refugee camp, Garissa County
Start date: As soon as possible
Length of contract : 12 months fixed term contract (with
3 months’ probation period) renewable based on performance
Application deadline: 23rd JANUARY 2023
The selected candidate
will be reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor.
Main Purpose
Perform clinical
laboratory activities according to MSF protocols, security and hygiene measures
in order to obtain results to determine the patient’s treatment.
Accountabilities
- 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. List item
MSF Section/Context
Specific Accountabilities
- Respect
the universal hygiene standards and follow the disposal guidelines.
- Disinfect
the working benches/tables before and after work according to the MSF
protocol.
- Do
proper and optimal waste segregation to reduce accidents and ensure safety
in the department.
- Place
order (weekly/monthly) for reagents and materials based on consumption
with the support of the direct supervisor.
- Keep
record of all investigations done: that is, the patients’ names, age,
address/block, date, diagnosis, requester and result of the
investigation(s) done.
- Ensure
that results are dispatched according to the departmental units in a
timely manner.
- Be
able to prepare, stain and examine TB smears, peripheral blood film,
gram’s staining and Indian Ink staining.
- Report
problems and other relevant information related to patient services to the
supervisor in a timely manner.
- Chart
the fridges in the morning and evening and monitor the cold chain.
- Dust
the microscope and the haematology machine, clean the hemoCue 301 machine
according to the SOPs.
- Do
blood grouping for expectant mothers sent from ANC and record the rusults
correctly.
- Facilitate
the transfer of samples ( COVID-19 included) to other centres in
coordination with the lab supervisor and/or the HD.
- Do
pre and post counseling, grouping, screening and bleeding of blood donors.
Give them appropriate care.
- Do
investigations in the departments/units/wards if required.
- Perform
tests without any unnecessary delay.
- Prepare
Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) for transfusion.
- In
the absence of the lab supervisor, supervise the auxiliary laboratory
assistants and the allocation of duties pertaining to laboratory work.
Keep communication with the Hospital Director (HD).
- Generate
daily, weekly and monthly reports/data from the activities of the
department.
- Facilitate
any needs relating to epidemic surveillance.
- Run
quality controls for machines used in the lab and other departments –
glucometers and hemoCue 301.
- Perform
training or refreshment for auxiliary laboratory assistants when needed.
- Apply
personal protective measures while working in the lab; this includes MSF
recommended scrubs/tunic trousers.
- Ensure
that quality control tests are carried out regularly or as required by
SOPS/MSF.
- Observe
punctuality and work in the laboratory at odd hours if required by MSF
policy.
Requirements
Education
- Essential
Laboratory Technician diploma /degree.
Experience
- Minimum
1 year working experience essential.
Languages
- Mission
language essential (English) and local language essential
(Kiswahili/Somali).
Knowledge
- Essential
computer literacy (word, excel and internet) Competencies Results,
teamwork, flexibility, commitment, service
If you meet the above
requirements, please provide all the document required :
- CV
- Cover
letter
- Diploma,
certificates
- ID
Card
How to Apply
And submit your
application through the the link below
OR
In the dedicated
application mail box in DAGAHALEY MSF OFFICE . Please mark the envelope with :
“LAB TECHNICIAN – JANUARY 2023 ”
to:
HR Department
MSF Dagahaley refugee camp
Deadline for submission of
applications 23rd JANUARY 2023
We apologize that due to
the volume of application we receive only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
(MSF is an equal Employer
and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee)
