MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

Perform clinical laboratory activities according to MSF protocols, security and hygiene measures in order to obtain results to determine the patient’s treatment.

While assigned in Emergency Room Lab

•             Manage all MSF laboratory activities in Emergency Room RHB’s laboratory, by insuring a high quality service, through the use of acceptable MSF quality control protocols.

•             According to medical prescription, prepare and perform clinical Emergencies exams/tests with appropriate techniques and following MSF protocols and procedures. This function includes, among others:

-             Taking blood samples;

-             Centrifuge samples;

-             Use of Rapid diagnostic Tests;

-             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.

•             Responsible for ordering and monitoring the consumption of reagents and laboratory equipment.

•             Ensure proper usage of all MSF laboratory material in collaboration with RHB labtech manager.

•             Ensure correct handling and transporting of specimen and samples to be analyzed in referral labs.

•             Follows universal precautions and waste management procedures within the laboratory including, but not exclusively:

-             Handling of biological specimens;

-             Safe disposal of sharps & potentially infected material;

-             Decontamination & disinfection procedures;

-             Wearing of protective clothing.

•             To ensure proper use, security, maintenance and prompt service of the laboratory machines plus all other laboratory instruments in collaboration with RHB lab manager.

•             Keep organized the data collection system of laboratory results and all information generated from.

While assigned in Blood Bank

•             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.

•        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

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

•        Gambela region has doubled its population due to the arrival of refugees, mainly from South Sudan. MSF is working in the only referral hospital in Gambela region in direct colaboration with the RHB staff. We also have a health promotion team working in the community.

•        MSF is an independent, neutral and impartial organisation that is providing quality medical care free of charge regardeles the ethnic origin of our patients, so to both local and refugee population.

•        We ensure that our staff is aware and respect the cultural differences of our patients and collaborates with the RHB staff in an equaly respectful way.

•        There are still many challenges in the hospital that will require from our staff a big flexibility to adapt to the needs: changes in the location or the specific tasks that the staff was performing, extra hours, etc We are an emergency organisation so in case of any outbreak or emergency situation, the priority for the project will be to respond to the emergency, so the staff can be requested to shift from his/her usual job to support in that response.

Requirements

Education:
Essential Laboratory Technician diploma /degree from recognized university/college.

Experience:

Minimum 2 year working experience essential.

Languages:

Mission language desirable and local language essential

Knowledge:

Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Competencies:

·          Result oriented

·          Teamwork

·          Flexibility

·          Commitment

All applicants should send a CV, a cover letter, educational records, work certificates, valid licence and a copy of national ID.

KINLDY NOTE THAT CANDIDATES WHO WILL NOT PROVIDE A COPY OF THEIR VALID LICENCE WILL NOT BE CONTACTED.

Application can be submitted/sent:

- In person, to MSF Spain Gambella Office (please indicate on the envelope: the vacancy title, your name and the specific location you are applying for)

- by email to msfe-gambela-admin-fin@barcelona.msf.org (please indicate on the subject box: the vacancy title, your name and specific location you are applying for)

Posting date:  21^st of September 2019

Closing date: 5^th of October 2019

We strongly encourage qualified women to apply.

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.