MHNT Laboratory Technician

Key areas of accountability:

• Facilitate mobile health and nutrition activities through sample specimen collection like; blood drawing of patients for laboratory investigations.
• Provide different sample testing like; blood, stool, urine for adults and under 5 years children.
• Facilitate essential reagents, supplies, and diagnostic products for the team and the targeted health facilities(when applicable).
• work closely with MOH staff at Health posts, Health center, hospital, and district levels.
• Maintain appropriate utilization and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Uses correct methods for handling specimens.
• Apply manual and automated testing procedures.
• Cleaning and sterilizing lab area and tools.
• regulate/caliber laboratory instrument to ensure and maintain quality services.
• Investigation and interpretation of collected samples.
• ensure accurate records and reporting of data and reporting lab results
• Work closely as a team with mobile health and nutrition teams and governmental health staff in operational health facilities.
• ensure application of national laboratory protocol throughout laboratory investigation.
• Organize daily, weekly and monthly overview and reports of Lab investigations.
• Ensure referral system and linkage between services and with the health facilities.
• Provide technical assistance for MHNT and governmental health staff.
• Participate in capacity-building training and health education sessions.
• Work on any tasks assigned by the line manager and the organization.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Diploma/ Bachelor in a medical laboratory.

Experience:

• Minimum three years of working experience. Experience for NGOs is an advantage.
• Experience in clinical setups is mandatory.

Skills/Ability required:

• Solid technical skills in laboratory sample collection, sample testing, and interpretation.
• Demonstrated skills in program planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Strong computer (Microsoft skills), and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Good command in written and spoken English and Local language.
• Good human relation skills.
• Respect of Save the Children rules by anyone visiting the program;
• Willingness to work under pressure and extra hours

How to Apply

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.  A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=210006BX