Senior Technical Officer, Microbiologist, WASH. HCMP, BRAC

Job Description

Title: Senior Technical Officer, Microbiologist, WASH. HCMP, BRAC

Company Name: BRAC.

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ B.Sc. or Diploma in Microbiology/Chemistry/Pharmacy/Lab-technology or any other relevant discipline from any UGC approved recognized university

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Lead and perform different physical, microbiological, chemical test available under the capacity of the laboratory. The performing test will be - pH, Temperature, EC, TDS, TSS, TS, Total Settleable Solids, NO3-N, PO4-P, NH3-N, TN, COD, BOD, E.coli, Helminths Ova etc
∎ Prepare sample collection schedule and Coordinate collecting samples from number of Fecal sludge treatment plants (FSTP) operational in Rohingya camps with support from sample collection volunteers
∎ Train the sample collector for collecting and transporting sample of Fecal sludge following standard operating procedure
∎ Based on the type of effluent collected, stages of FSTP and follow rates, guide sample collector to choose in between grab or composite sampling technique
∎ Prepare and document the sample ID, collection point/ FSTP details in prepared form. Record Chain of Custody demo form
∎ Perform and complete the test in timely manner and share the test result in excel form to relevant stakeholders in coordination with supervisor
∎ Share analysis of effluent test result with reference to the DoE sewage discharge standard guideline
∎ Building capacity of the lab assistant and take support performing different test
∎ Timely preparation Microbiological media and disposal, storage and growth promotion test & perform all necessary pre- required task needed to conduct all the tests
∎ Equipment & Reagent management - Store and manage all the reagent as per prescribed temperature and humidity. All equipment used in the lab must be maintained and calibrated accordingly
∎ Disposal of used reagents Cleaning the laboratory and all laboratory and sampling equipment that might be contaminated with faecal sludge
∎ Coordinate with different WASH agencies for sample collection and delivery, sharing results etc
∎ Represent BRAC WASH FSTP/water quality analysis reports in sector technical working groups
∎ Assist the Team Lead in designing water safety planning a response
∎ Initiate the capacity building requirement for FSM water quality team
∎ Ensure the overall FSM Water Quality Laboratory remained functional
∎ Ensure supply chain management of the laboratory. Supplies (e.g. reagents, batteries, probes, standard solutions, laboratory wares, etc.) should be kept on hand
∎ Managing day-to-day logistics, administration, and communication with sampling teams
∎ Ensure the overall Water Quality Laboratory remained functional
∎ Monthly inventory of the water quality laboratory supplies and prepare report to the team lead
∎ Maintaining Occupational health & safety measures at every level
∎ Frequent field visit at assigned working area
∎ Regularly update the supervisor on work progress
∎ Any other task assigned by supervisor
∎ Ensure the safety of lab team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme's goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment
∎ Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so

Additional Requirements:
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ Knowledge on development and WASH Sector
∎ Computer Literacy (MS-Word, Excel, power point etc.)
∎ Coordination and communication
∎ Motivation Skills
∎ Community mobilization
∎ Lab technical skills.
∎ Ability to work with team
∎ Organizing and planning
∎ Person with disability are encouraged to apply

Salary: Negotiable

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Festival Bonus, Health & Life Insurance, Health & Wellness Facility, Paternity/ Maternity leave and others as per Organisation policy.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 11 Aug 2023

Company Information:
∎ 1 Aug 2023
∎ BRAC.
∎ Address : BRAC 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
∎ Business : brac is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.
Working at brac is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it. Join us to find the way.

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