Laboratory Technician (HEP- C)

Job Description

Title: Laboratory Technician (HEP- C)

Company Name: MSF Belgium (Medecins Sans Frontieres / Doctors Without Borders)

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 20 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 56000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 1 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Three (3) years of “Diploma in Laboratory Technology” from government recognized institute is essential.

• At least 1 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At least 20 years

• Previous experience as a Laboratory Technician in HEP- C in any local NGO/ INGO is desirable.

• Understanding of English language is essential, Local dialect is desirable.

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet).

• Results and Quality Orientation

• Teamwork and Cooperation

• Behavioural Flexibility

• Commitment to MSF Principles

Job Context: Perform clinical laboratory activities according to MSF protocols, security and hygiene measures in order to obtain results to determine the patient’s treatment.

Job Responsibilities:

• According to medical prescription, preparing and performing clinical exams/tests with appropriate techniques and following MSF protocols and procedures. This fonction includes, among others:

• Taking blood & urine samples according to the MSF standards.

• Centrifuging blood and urine samples.Performing laboratory exams (serology, hematology, biochemistry, bacteriology or parasitological, according to context of the mission).

• Ensuring proper reporting and registration of the sample results in order to keep a written track of activity and give information to the relevant persons, ensuring confidentiality.

• Taking care, manage and organize efficiently the laboratory material/equipment:

• Perform cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used. Following the user manual and protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.

• Applying hygiene and safety protocols, doing daily cleaning /maintenance, sterilization, washing general glassware after procedures are done.

• Ensuring proper sample waste disposal according to MSF protocols and highest safety standards.

• Supplying orders, do stock, storage conditions follow-up, keep inventory.

• Keeping organized the data collection system of laboratory results and all information generated from the analysis done.

• Reporting all relevant information linked to the activity in the laboratory to the line manager, especially the loss/robbery/damage of laboratory equipment or medicines.

• Performing minor maintenance and cleaning of the biomedical equipment following user manual and protocols. Alerting the supervisor in case of malfunctioning of any device.List item.

• Performing laboratory exams according to MSF guidelines.

• Performs Viral load testing for Hepatitis C patients by the GeneXpert Machine.

• Performs Biochemistry testing according to the needs of the project.

• Ensuring proper handover with the colleagues.

• Maintaining registers and files updated taking care that registers are correctly filled in. Participating actively in reporting the laboratory activities (files, forms, patient cards, statistics, reports).

• Performing training for nurses and hep C team about RDT tests and venous blood collection including proper transport of blood samples for PCR from the sentinel sites.

• Maintaining the stock level of tests and stationary order are organized and controlled.

• Following up with the level of stock with the supervisor to adhere to the contingency plan when necessary to avoid ruptures.

• Reporting immediately to the line manager ruptures, loss, suspicion on robbery in the stock, and damage to the machines.

• Keeping confidentiality about the results of the lab exams, following the established routines to avoid exposure of the patient.

• Working closely with the hep C medical team (MAs, MDs, and nurses) and Hep C coordinator, maintaining proper communication and teamwork.

• Handles the patient with care and respect during the sample collection.

• Using the correct PPE to avoid contamination and cross-infection.

• Keeping the workstation clean and tidy according to the routines.

• Referring to the supervisor`s patient complaints. 

• Medical allowance,Weekly 2 holidays
• Festival Bonus: 2

• Medical insurance for employee and direct dependents based on Health Care Policy- Locally Hired Staff (LHS).

• Salary is not negotiable.Income tax deduction at source will be applicable based on the current income tax rule.

• Festival bonus entitlement is effective upon completing one (01) year of uninterrupted service with MSF.

• There are no provisions for relocations.