Laboratory Supervisor

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Type of Contract: Full time

Location: Korem

Terms of Employment: Fixed term contract

Starting Monthly Gross Salary/Month: 1,009.00 USD

Number of Position: One

Other Benefits: As per the organization policy

Main Purpose of the Position

MSF's Laboratory Supervisors play a crucial role in supporting medical teams by planning, organizing, and overseeing daily laboratory operations, personnel, and technical accuracy (calibrate equipment) in medical, industrial settings and train staff according to MSF/Ethiopia protocols, security measures, and hygiene standards.

Accountabilities

• Participating in the project planning and follow-up and reviewing the laboratory budget, when necessary, 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 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 labs related activities and implementing a correct use of the associated management tool (EpyTryp. etc.) 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 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 malfunctions to the project biomedical service
• Producing regular reports on the testing and on any issues related to laboratory personnel and/or the material used

MSF Section/Context-Specific Accountabilities

• Manage diverse personalities of lab personnel through proper training
• Responsible for procedure review and training with all lab personnel
• Complete monitoring and record keeping
• Quality control: review data, validate results, and implement QC measures to ensure accuracy
• Monthly lab sitrep (one-pager) to MedCo/PMR including all product quality testing and other technical performance indicators
• Support the outreach team on the rapid tests proper procedure
• See that all testing is performed within compliance procedures
• Maintain certification and maintenance of all lab equipment
• Assist in developing and updating laboratory procedures
• Ensure that all laboratory procedures are followed

About You

Education

Essential

• MSc in medical/clinical laboratory science and laboratory technology or BSc in medical laboratory science or microbiology
• Valid professional license from a good standing government authority

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 (two) years of demonstrated experience as a laboratory supervisor
• At least 3 (three) years of proven experience in laboratory service, majority in quality assurance (ISO 15189)

Desirable

• Professional experience in clinical laboratory in NGO/NGO supported facilities is a plus

Other Requirements

Essential

• Mission language essential English in addition to the local language
• Computer literacy (MS 365 Suite)
• Transversal competencies: results, teamwork, flexibility, commitment, stress management

Required Skills

• Development-oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stressful situations calmly
• Ability to deliver quality work within deadlines

Desired Skills

• Teamwork
• Safety protocols
• Behavioral flexibility
• Teamwork and collaboration

How to Apply

If you are interested, please complete the application form.

• Incomplete applications will not be accepted
• Only applications submitted via the application form will be accepted
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
• If you are short-listed, you will be invited to a technical test
• Only the candidates that will pass the technical test will be called for an interview
• Reference checks and verification of professional history will be conducted
• Qualified female applicants are highly encouraged to apply

MSF values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender, marital status, race, color, or ethnic and national origins, religion, or belief. The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data.

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