Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

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

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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