Job Title: Lab Technician
Location: Likoni sub county of Mombasa
Length of contract: 3 months probationary
contract with possibility of extension
MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a
humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to
populations in need.
The objective of the activities
is to increase access to quality maternal & neonatal health care services
to contribute in improving maternal and newborn outcomes.
Main Tasks include, but not limited to:
Main Tasks include, but not limited to:
- According to
the medical prescription, perform laboratory exams (serology, hematology,
biochemistry, bacteriology, parasitology, according to context), with the
appropriate techniques, and according to standard protocols approved
by DoH
- Provide
information to the relevant persons (ward/doctors/nurse according to
context) about the results, respecting confidentiality
- Always ensure
that sample results are correctly reported and clerical errors are avoided
- Ensure a good
reporting and registration of the analysis done and their results in order
to keep a written track of activity and to be able to write regular report
- Make sure
quality controls are done regularly: internal and external
- Carry out
sample collection when needed
- Perform, with
utmost care, serological and compatibility tests for blood transfusion
- Know and apply
hygiene protocols (for individual and collective protection). Carry out
cleaning and tidying up of the laboratory. Ensure briefing of cleaning
persons on biohazards
- Ensure proper
sample disposal according to highest international infection
prevention standards
- Manage and
organise efficiently the laboratory equipment and supply: orders, stock
follow-up, storage conditions, inventory, follow-up of expired reagents
and kits and their proper disposal
- He/she is
responsible of equipment maintenance including automatic instrument
calibration
Requirements
Education: Essential clinical officer diploma/ Medicine Diploma with valid registration.
Education: Essential clinical officer diploma/ Medicine Diploma with valid registration.
Experience: Desirable previous clinical supervision
experience of at least one year, For OCA: Essential, 2 years of relevant OT
working experience
Languages: English Essential, local language
desirable.
Knowledge: Desirable computer literacy
Competencies
- Result
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
- Commitment
- Stress
management
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV, motivation letter, copies of certificates/diplomas and current registration documents to http://uhired.me/e/job/72 before 6th January 2017.
If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV, motivation letter, copies of certificates/diplomas and current registration documents to http://uhired.me/e/job/72 before 6th January 2017.
We apologize that due to the
volume of applications we receive; only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted
(MSF is an equal Employer and
does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee)
