Planning, organizing and carrying out laboratory activities and supervising the laboratory staff according to MSF protocols, security measures and hygiene standards, in order to support the MSF medical team in the diagnosis of patients’ diseases.

Accountabilities

• Participating in the project planning and follow-up and reviewing the laboratory budget when necessary in order to support MSF’s medical activities. 

• Ensuring the compliance of MSF hygiene and safety protocols, both individually and collectively as well as informing staff of existing biological risks. 

• Performing laboratory tests and carrying out sample collection (serology, hematology, biochemistry, bacteriology, parasitology ...) in accordance with prescriptions as well as ensuring that quality control tests are carried out regularly. Informing the doctor of the results of the tests and keeping a record of the analysis with data from patients.

• Ensuring proper management (cleaning, maintenance, arranging) of all laboratory equipment and the adequate supply of needed equipment and material in order to prevent stock-outs. This includes being responsible for all required automatic instrument calibration, ensuring that no material is taken out of laboratories without prior authorization and carrying out a proper storage system and conditions, inventory, etc.  In cooperation with logistics department, ensuring that cold chain is properly maintained in Laboratory areas for both, samples and reagents. 

• In the absence of a Laboratory Manager, ensuring proper registration and needs of all lab related activities and implementing a correct use of the associated management tool (EpyTryp. Etc.) in order to have a proper recording of laboratory activities. Preparing and sending slides/samples for external quality control . 

• Supervising, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, coaching, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required

• Ensuring that all staff  using medical devices are qualified and trained. Ensuring cleaning and minor maintenance tasks are performed  according to the protocols. Reporting any malfunction to the project biomedical service.

• Producing regular reports on the testing and on any issues / problems related to laboratory personnel and / or the material used. 

  MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

• Oversee the operations of the laboratories supporting both the NTD ward and the maternity ward, ensuring accurate and timely diagnostic testing for patients presenting with neglected tropical diseases, as well as common tests performed for maternal and neonatal care.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the laboratory supporting the maternity ward, including specimen processing, testing and result reporting. 

• Implementing and monitoring quality control measures and proficiency testing for maternity-related diagnostic tests to ensure reliable and consistent results.

• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for sample collection, handling, and analysis specific to common NTDs treated in the NTD ward, as well as procedures for maternal and neonatal diagnostic tests such as HCG, syphilis, HIV, and hemoglobin.

• Train and supervise laboratory staff on proper techniques for NTD diagnostics, including microscopy, rapid diagnostic tests, and other relevant methods, as well as for maternal and neonatal diagnostic tests, ensuring adherence to quality standards.

• Monitor quality control measures and proficiency testing for both NTD diagnostic tests and maternity-related diagnostic tests to ensure reliable and consistent results.

• Collaborate with the NTD ward clinicians and maternity ward clinicians to interpret laboratory findings and provide recommendations for patient management.

• Maintain inventories of necessary reagents, consumables, and equipment for laboratory, and coordinate procurement to avoid stock outs.

• Ensure the laboratory spaces are well organized, clean, and compliant with biosafety standards.

• Participating in departmental meetings and contributing to multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care.

•  Position title : LABORATORY SUPERVISOR

• No. of positions: 01

• Place of work: Tigray North west based in Shire

• Terms of employment:    5  Months ( Until 31 December 2024 )

• Remuneration and Benefits:

• Starting gross salary : ETB 52,100

• Medical cover: as per the organization policy

•     Application     Start Date:  11/07/2024 

•     Seven working days   End Date: 19/07/2024 

Requirements:-  

Education

• Essential degree as Medical Laboratory Technologist.

Experience

• Essential 2 years experience in a laboratory, preferably as a Lab Tech.

• Desirable in MSF or another NGO, desirable in a clinical laboratory.

Languages                                   Essential: Mission language and local language Tigrigna   Competencies

• Results

• Teamwork

• Flexibility

• Commitment

• Stress management

How To Apply

• Interested applicants can submit their CV and application letter including photocopies of all supporting documents using THIS LINK