About MSF:
Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international independent medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from health care.
Job Summary: The Laboratory Focal Mentor will support MSF through the provision of leadership and quality management of the technical and administrative procedures in all the laboratories supported by the project. The incumbent will be responsible for training, supporting and oversight of the performance of the laboratory staff according to MSF/MOH protocols and the management and maintenance of equipment and hygiene standards in the unit in order to ensure quality services in support of the medical team in the diagnosis of patients’ diseases.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Assure Organization and Quality of Lab Services in the clinic and Decentralized Health Centers (in collaboration with the Lab Advisor when needed):
· Planning follow-up and reviewing of the project the laboratory activities; proper patients flow in the lab and standardization of lab request forms
· Standard and quality implementation of routine and specialized laboratory tests and analysis in the project laboratory
· Hygiene and infection control measures in the lab
· In charge of the collection and preparation of laboratory specimens and perform analysis/examination
· Regular quality assurance review for the lab activities in the project following the MoH schedules and SOPs/Protocols
· Ensure adequate preparation of samples to be sent for external laboratories analysis
· Ensure that all lab personnel maintain patient confidentiality at all times
· Proper Lab activity document and data collection
· Ensure proper management of Lab supplies: regular inventories of lab equipment, lab reagents, tests and consumables; cleaning and maintenance services for available equipment
· Organize and carry out unit specific regular meetings and trainings to ensure good and stable quality of service
· Attend applicable meetings and trainings
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate should be a Ugandan with an approved Diploma /Degree as Laboratory Technologist
· At least two years of practical experience in a laboratory, preferably as a Lab Tech. Previous experience as a supervisor will be an advantage
· Significant experience in MSF or another NGO, desirable experience in a clinical laboratory
· Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
· People Management, Commitment, Flexibility, Results, Teamwork
· Mission language (English) is a must and the local language skills (Swahili, Lukonjo) a definite advantage but not mandatory
How to Apply:
All interested applicants should submit their handwritten application letter (letter of motivation) with a detailed CV indicating postal address, day phone contacts, photocopies of certified copies of academic documents and working certificates and minimum of two referees to the following physical address or email to:
The Field Administrator,
Medecins Sans Frontieres – France,
Kasese Project,
Plot 47, Kijongo Road (Off Kilembe Road)
Kyanzuku, Nyakabingo 2,
Kasese. Uganda
Email to: kaseserecruitment@gmail.com