Job Description
. 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, prepare and perform clinical exams/tests with appropriate techniques and following MSF protocols and procedures. This function includes, among others:
• Taking blood, vaginal and urethral samples.
• Centrifuge blood and urine samples.
• Perform laboratory exams (serology, hematology, biochemistry, bacteriology or parasitological, according to context of the mission).
• Ensure 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.
• Take care, manage and organize efficiently the laboratory material/equipment:
• Apply 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.
• Supply orders, do stock, storage conditions follow-up, keep inventory.
• Keep organized the data collection system of laboratory results and all information generated from the analysis done.
. Report all relevant information linked to the activity in the laboratory to the line manager, especially the loss/robbery/damage of laboratory equipment or medicines.MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
· Screening the collected blood for transfusion transmissible infections (HIV,HBV,HCV and syphilis) by nationally recommended method and standard.
· Carry out routine blood typing on blood samples from collected units.
· Label blood units designated to be used for transfusion
· Prepare blood components (concentrated red cells, fresh frozen plasma, platelets and cryoprecipitate) if needed.
· Ensure the proper recording of results before issuing blood in hospital
· Carry out distribution of blood and blood components to Gambella Hospital.
· Adhere to all policies, SOPs, regulatory guidelines and laboratory safety requirements in performing routine activities
· Carry out daily/weekly preventive maintenance of equipment in blood bank laboratory.
· Ensure the recommended cold chain is maintained
· Participate in blood collection campaigns
· Execute internal and external quality control tests related to blood bank laboratory
· Ensure safety in the Laboratory
· Ensure the inventory management of blood and blood components.
· Participate in staff trainings
. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisors.
Job Requirements
Requirements | |
Education | · Essential Laboratory Technician diploma /degree from recognized university/college |
Experience | · Minimum 2 year working experience essential. · Practical experience on ELISA testing technology. |
Languages | · Mission language desirable and local language essential. |
Knowledge | · Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet) |
Competencies | · Results, teamwork, flexibility, commitment, service |
How to Apply
All applicants should send a CV, cover letter, educational records, work certificates and copy of national ID card either by email to [email protected] (please indicate ¨On the subject box of your email: the vacancy title, ¨your name¨ or ON THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR COVER LETTER) OR give in person to MSF Spain Gambella , Addis Ababa Office.
Posting date: 25 March 2020
Closing date: 04 April 2020
We strongly encourage qualified women to apply.
Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
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