Title: Lab Technologist
Company Name: Gonoshasthaya Kendra, Cox`s Bazar
Vacancy: --
Age: 22 to 40 years
Job Location: Cox`s Bazar, Noakhali, Noakhali (Hatiya)
Salary: Tk. 45000 - 48000 (Monthly)
Experience:
Having the experience to work in the Rohingya Context will be preferable
A good command of the Chittagonian/ Rohingya language gets preference.
Ability to communicate in the Rohingya language (spoken Chittagong dialect)
Ability to cope with stress working in a camp environment.
Flexibility to perform other tasks and take initiative when required.
Cultural awareness/ sensitivity and empathy to the target population
Responsibilities & Context
Job Context:
GK was created in 1972 with two visions. Firstly, "the fate of the poor decides the fate of the country". Secondly, "development of the country depends on the development of women". Since 2017, Gonoshasthaya Kendra (GK) and UNHCR have entered a partnership to respond to the Rohingya crisis in Cox Bazar and Bhasanchar.
Job Location: Ukhiya/ Bhasanchar (Hatiya, Noakhali)
Overall responsibilities:
Participate in quality assurance planning of the laboratory
Plan and prepare annual and quarterly logistics requirements for the laboratory
Support preparing quality assurance tools and guidelines in line with the national guidelines.
Support higher management in decision-making.
Maintain essential safety measures for infection control in the laboratory
Maintain optimum standards in smearing and microscopy following the SOP and guidelines
Ensure maintenance of the microscope and other laboratory equipment as per the SOP and guidelines
Ensure availability of anti-TB drugs, reagents, and other logistics at the laboratory
Refer presumptive and complicated cases to designated facilities for further diagnosis
Support in EQA and slide-recheckingEnsure hygienic disposal of waste materials
Maintain a contact tracing register for active case findings and refer presumptive cases to the nearby diagnostic facility
Assist govt. MT (Lab.) at the UHC lab, whenever necessary
Any other job as required by the project.
Maintain regular coordination with related stakeholders.
Record results in respective forms and register and report promptly to the requesting staff;
Ensure complete and accurate monthly and quarterly reporting as per the guidelines.
Special Note:
Carry out any additional assignment per her/his position entrusted with the GK Management from time to time and mutually agreed upon.
Management may, at any point in time, modify this job description as it is deemed necessary in Gonoshasthaya Kendra`s interests in consultation with the incumbent
Due to the emergency response nature of GK`s work, hours of work may vary, and employees should be flexible in approaching hours of work in emergency conditions.
The employee must respect the timetable, terms, and conditions of Gonoshasthaya Kendra and should always be available to respond to an emergency.