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JOB TITLE: Mini-Laboratory Technician
JOB LOCATION: Maiduguri, Borno
Contract: 208 working hours per month and roster flexibility required (Indefinite contract)
JOB DETAILS:
- The Mini-Lab laboratory technician carries out clinical laboratory operations in accordance with the Mini-Lab protocols and safety and hygiene rules in order to obtain reliable results that allow clinicians to choose patient treatments.
- He/she will also be involved in various general activities related to his/her role as a laboratory technician.
Job Description (Shortened)
- Being proficient in good laboratory practices and applying the defined hygiene and biosafety rules;
- Being proficient in and delivering the whole testing process for each type of sample:
- Pre‐testing:
- Receipt and recording all samples.
- Testing:
- Performing all examinations and clinical tests according to the defined techniques while following the different standard Mini-Lab protocols and procedures. In particular, this role
- involves identifying micro-organisms and performing antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
- Post‐testing:
- Understanding the interpretation of test results and the returning of results;
- Keeping bacterial strains and referring them to reference laboratories if necessary.
- Being proficient in the Mini-Lab computer system (Mini-LIMS) in order to ensure that the data collected at each step is logged;
- Maintaining the direct work environment (workstation) according to the recommendations and carrying out all the tasks, maintenance and readings by following and complying with the defined work plan;
- Noting any non-conformities related to tests, equipment or more generally to the operation of the Mini‐
- Lab as a whole, and reporting these to managers;
Requirements
Education:
- Specialised Diploma or post-graduate Diploma in Laboratory Technology required.
Experience:
- At least 1 year’s experience working as a laboratory technician required;
Desirable:
- Professional experience in microbiology
- Computer skills required (Windows, Word, Excel).
Languages:
- Fluent English (oral and written English), Hausa, Kanuri
Competencies:
- Rigour, precision and commitment to work;
- Willing to follow instructions and apply procedures;
- Able to work in a team and to cooperate with colleagues; Versatile, flexible and adaptable in a professional context;
- Adheres to MSF principles;
- Service ethic;
- Understands how to manage stress.
Remuneration
Monthly Gross salary according to MSFF salary scale, plus 13th month allowance equivalent to 1 month of gross salary.
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Note
- Only successful applicants will be called for interview.
- for all experience and diplomas mentioned in the CV, the originals (work certificate, birth certificate, school certificate, ID card etc.) will be requested during the interview
- All referees should be from your previous work place
- No monetary transactions, neither demands of favours
- No monetary transactions, neither demands of favours in kind, nor other types of favouritism will be tolerated in the recruitment process.
- MSF reserves the right to refuse hiring of a candidate having benefitted from such acts. All illicit demands of these types may be pursued through the judicial system.
- MSF is an equal opportunity employer and doesn’t discrimination on the basis of Gender, Religion, Race.
Deadline: September 26, 2022
Job Features
Job Category | Laboratory Technician |