Laboratory Technologist

Medecins Sans Frontieres – Switzerland

Dagahaley, Daadab Refugee Camp Kenya Programme

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

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

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.