Laboratory Technologist
MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. At present, MSFCH operates in three programmes locations in Kenya, Somalia and Sudan
Location: Dagahaley, Dadaab Refugee Camp
Location: Dagahaley, Dadaab Refugee Camp
Start date: as soon as possible
Type of contract: 1 year (with possibility of extension)
Main Tasks:
* Maintain a safe working environment as well as the quality of equipment
* Perform laboratory investigations according to project needs* Manage the Quality Control system
* Prepare and update training materials/documents
* Ensure all materials, equipment and consumables are available
* Do a monthly physical inventory to ensure a sufficient stock in available
* Responsible in the cleanliness of the laboratory
* Work and collaborate with MSF staff in the project, in particular other lab technicians and lab assistants concerning the sample collection etc.
* Identify and solve problems affecting the quality of the laboratory.
Requirements:
* Laboratory Technologist with diploma/degree recognised by the government and registered under licensed board.
* 2 year experience working in a busy environment
* MSF/NGO experience an advantage
* 2 year experience working in a busy environment
* MSF/NGO experience an advantage
Personal qualities:
* Organized, methodical and accurate
* Able to work to strict deadlines and under pressure.
* Good team player.
* Motivated with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new working methods.
* Ability to live and work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
Send your CV, motivation letter, copies of relevant documents, mentioning on the envelope “Laboratory Technologist” to:
The Medical Coordinator
MSF-Switzerland, Kenya Mission
P.O. Box 25091 – 00603
Lavington, Nairobi
Deadline: Friday, 19th August, 2011.
Only short-listed candidate will be contacted.* Able to work to strict deadlines and under pressure.
* Good team player.
* Motivated with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new working methods.
* Ability to live and work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
Send your CV, motivation letter, copies of relevant documents, mentioning on the envelope “Laboratory Technologist” to:
The Medical Coordinator
MSF-Switzerland, Kenya Mission
P.O. Box 25091 – 00603
Lavington, Nairobi
Deadline: Friday, 19th August, 2011.
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