VACANCY
Lab Technician
MSF OCBA India
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Background
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian medical aid
organization working in more than 65 countries worldwide. Médecins Sans Frontières is neutral, impartial,
independent, and not linked to any political party or governmental body. It provides emergency medical
assistance to people in need, irrespective of their nationality, race or religion. In 1996, MSF received the
Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development and in 1999 MSF was awarded the Nobel
Peace Prize. MSF has worked in India since 1999 and provides medical treatment to hundreds of
thousands of Indian patients.
MSF provides free-of-charge essential healthcare. MSF runs hospitals and clinics, perform surgery, fight
epidemics, operate feeding centres for malnourished children and offer mental healthcare. MSF currently
runs projects in the states of Bihar, Manipur, Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir, Chhattisgarh and
Telangana. MSF India is one of 24 offices and operational centres in Europe, America, Asia and
Australasia, pooling funding, expertise and staff for MSF field operations. MSF India has three key
objectives in support of field operations: the recruitment of skilled medical and non-medical staff, the raising
of vital funds, and public information work.
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GENERAL
Number of posts available: 3
Location: Asansol, Burdwan district, with visits to other primary health centres.
Project: Paediatric Febrile Illnesses
Availability: Minimum 1 year, annual renewal of contract
Last application date: 11th January, 2016
Email: msfe-asansol-admin-fin@barcelona.msf.org AND msfe-asansol-fieldco@barcelona.msf.org
Purpose of Post
Responsible for the daily clinical laboratory activities according to MSF protocols, security and hygiene
measures.
Functional and Hierarchical Lines
Hierarchically and functionally accountable to Laboratory Manager.
Main responsibilities and tasks
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Responsible for the Set-up of the laboratory in the different MSF project sites
Responsible for the packing and unpacking of materials & transportation in reference to laboratories.
Responsible for performing any specified laboratory tests by following the prescribed procedures
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Properly explain the patients how to collect stool and urine specimens.
Register the patient in the register books specifying name, address, and tests to be performed.
Receive blood, stool and urine samples and check that the labelling coincide with the information in the
lab register book.
Take blood samples following the sample collection protocols and safety precautions.
Follow the sample flow in the laboratory (e.g. when to centrifuge or aliquot samples).
Perform microscopic examinations (blood, urine, stool) & Proper discard of contaminated materials and
separation of waste in the laboratory.
Preparation of reagents and media as specified by Lab´s SOP´s.
“Responsible for performing different laboratory tests (e.g. haematology, biochemistry, microbiology)
To maintain organized a filing system with laboratory results, stock and other files as specified by
Supervisor.
Calculation of test results (e.g. ELISA) and registration of all laboratory results
Responsible for making the request for the laboratory material and reagents on a weekly and monthly
basis and obtaining the requisite approval from the Supervisor for the same
Responsible for preparing laboratory supplies for field work;
Responsible for providing assistance for the successful execution of the different MSF team meetings
(lab team meetings, general team meetings);
Responsible for serving as translator to the international medical team, when required;
Responsible for assisting the supervisor in assessing or evaluating the laboratory facilities;
Responsible for training MSF staff and community health workers to support laboratory activities in the
field.
Responsible for the monitoring the cold chain required for laboratory reagents and kits in the office and
also in the clinic site.
To assist project pharmacist in running of the Unit pharmacy, including weekly inventories and orders
To assist in any other pharmacy duties as required, taking into consideration that duties as laboratory
technician take priority if time is limited
Others
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To perform any other tasks as required by the Supervisor
To maintain a flexible approach and responds to the needs of the project even if outside of this job
description.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
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Degree/Diploma in medical laboratory support / pathology
Work experience
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Minimum 1 year experience of working in rural areas with basic laboratory facilities
Desirable experience with hospitals, clinics, healthcare centres or other NGOs
Specific skills
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Ability to organize and prioritize workload & taking initiative when appropriate
Mathematical ability for quantitative recording of results;
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Good in written and spoken English; Thorough understanding of local languages
Good understanding of result registration and report writing;
Able to work independently as well as part of a team
Good Punctuality and ability to act with responsibility
Basic understanding of MS Office especially Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Desirable skills
Experience in microscopic examinations (e.g. stool, blood, urine) and microbiology. General knowledge in
haematology and biochemistry.
HR & Benefits
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SALARY: Rupees 22,388 gross/month
Benefit of 13th Month Salary
PF and Gratuity are applicable as per law.
TOTAL LEAVES: 27 leaves + 12 public holidays per year.
Wide Medical coverage (Employee + Direct Relatives), as per organization policy.
To apply please email your CV and covering letter with the subject Ref: Lab Tech to
msfe-asansol-admin-fin@barcelona.msf.org AND msfe-asansol-fieldco@barcelona.msf.org
ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED AND INVITED FOR INTERVIEW.
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