Key Responsibilities

General-

• Respect the DSW values at all times, both within and outside of working hours.

• Work closely with all members of the health team of the organization to provide the highest possible quality of care.

• Treat all patients and their relatives with respect and dignity.

• Maintain confidentiality for all patients.

Technical-

According to medical prescription, prepare and perform clinical exams/tests with appropriate techniques and following Standard of Procedure and MOH protocols and procedures. This function includes, among others:

▪ Collecting samples as necessary.

▪ Perform laboratory exams (serology, hematology, biochemistry, bacteriology or parasitological, according to the clinician request).

▪ 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.

▪ Keep organized the data collection system of laboratory results and all information generated from the analysis done.

▪ 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 SOP protocols and highest safety standards.

▪ Supply orders, do stock, storage conditions follow-up, keep inventory.

▪ Ensure that infection control measures are followed at all times maintaining high level of cleanliness.

▪ Assist with additional duties after appropriate training and as requested by Health Facility manager.

▪ Submit weekly stock reports, indicating which items are near to expiry and/or minimum stock levels

▪ Submit weekly temperature and humidity reports

▪ Conduct a physical inventory of all stock on a monthly basis

▪ Regularly communicates with the Health Facility manager and Country director to relay general flow, success, and challenges of the medical clinic.

Security –

▪ Ensure that the lab is locked at all times

▪ Ensure that no unauthorized persons are admitted to the lab

▪ Report any security incidents or concerns to Health facility manager and Country director immediately

▪ Work closely with line manager to implement anti-fraud and loss measures in the warehouse

Communication and Coordination –

▪ Coordinate and Liaise with members of the health management team and clinical team to ensure all objectives of the health program are met.

Skills Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

1. Attention to detail, anticipation and follow up are core values of the job function.

2. possesses strong organizational and problem solving skills.

3. Must be a self-starter and internally driven to success and hard work.

4. Possesses strong cross-cultural communication skills, both written and verbal.

5. Must be a humble team player

6. Ability to be flexible and adaptable.

7. Willingness to travel in and out of the field (Outreach activity)

8. Must have analytical writing skills

9. Computer literate with good skills in common Microsoft office programs

10. High level of integrity and stewardship

11. Committed to the DSW Ethiopia values and ethics

Job Requirement

Education / Experience Needed

▪ Essential Laboratory Technician diploma /degree

▪ At least 4 years of post-qualification experience working in a clinical setting

▪ Prefer previous experience working for an NGO in primary health care

Relevant experience on CBC, Chemistry machine.

Duty station:-Oromiya region, Bishoftu town

How to Apply

Submit your non-returnable Application, CV, and copies of credentials in person to German Foundation For World Population, located around Gurd shola, close to the international Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), at the holly city center, 6th floor, room number 601. For further information contact Tel.0114336205 / 0114336206

Note: Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.