Laboratory Assistant

Job Description

Title: Laboratory Assistant

Company Name: YPSA/CPI Rohingya Response Project

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 18 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 35000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 1 year
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency, Diagnostic Centre, Hospital, NGO
• Freshers are also encouraged to apply.

• Diploma in Medical Technology in Laboratory Medicine

• At least 1 year
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency, Diagnostic Centre, Hospital, NGO
• Freshers are also encouraged to apply.

• Age At least 18 years

Essential Skills:

Knowledge:

• Understanding of laboratory procedures, specimen handling, rapid diagnostic tests, infection prevention, and hospital IPC protocols.
• Language Requirements: Proficiency in Rohingya & Bangla language; basic knowledge of English for reporting and documentation.

Communication Sl‹ills:

• Clear and concise in presenting information; able to explain procedures and results to patients from Rohingya community and colleagues.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Works effectively with colleagues at all levels; team player, able to manage conflicts professionally.

IT Literacy:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive.

Flexibility:

• Willing to work in camp settings and adapt to changing work conditions.

Cultural Sensitivity:

• Respectful and sensitive toward cultural differences in the workplace and community.

Organization and Time Management:

• Able to prioritize tasks, maintain records, and ensure timely completion of duties.

Availability:

• Ready to work as per the Health Post schedule and during emergencies when needed.

The Laboratory Assistant in a health post in a camp setting plays a critical role in supporting patient care through accurate and timely diagnostic services.

Responsibilities include collecting and processing specimens, performing routine laboratory tests, maintaining equipment and quality control, and recording and reporting results for clinical decision-making. They follow strict infection prevention and control measures to ensure safety and contribute to public health by supporting outbreak detection and surveillance. By providing reliable laboratory support, the Laboratory Assistant enables the health post to deliver effective, safe, and efficient medical services to camp populations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Patient Identification: Identify patients needing laboratory investigations and source control.
• Specimen Handling: Collect, receive, process, and transport laboratory specimens safely.
• Testing: Perform rapid diagnostic tests and other experimental procedures accurately.
• Data Management: Record patient data confidentially and ensure timely delivery of test results.
• Registers & Stock: Maintain laboratory and stock registers, including stock cards.
• Procedures Compliance: Follow administrative and technical lab procedures.
• Safety & IPC: Adhere to health, safety, and IPC protocols proper use of PPE.

Regular Job Responsibilities:

• Patient identification: Identify patients needing laboratory investigations and source control.
• Specimen Handling: Collect, receive, process, and transport laboratory specimens safely.
• Testing: Perform rapid diagnostic tests and other experimental procedures accurately.
• Data Management: Record patient data confidentially and ensure timely delivery of test results.
• Registers & Stock: Maintain laboratory and stock registers, including stock cards.
• Procedures Compliance: Follow administrative and technical lab procedures.
• Safety & IPC: Adhere to health, safety, and IPC protocols; proper use of PPE.

Core Benefits

• 13th Month Salary

• Communication Allowance (as per Organizational policy) Social Benefit:

• Yearly Medical Health Check up

• Weekly two holidays (Friday & Saturday)

• Public holiday

• Leave -Annual, Sick, casual, maternity, Bereavement, compensatory (as per Organizational policy)