NGO Jobs - Laboratory Focal Mentor at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Medecins Sans

Frontieres (MSF)

Reports to: Laboratory

Advisor

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

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:

Medecins Sans

Frontieres – France,

Plot 47, Kijongo

Road (Off Kilembe Road)

Deadline: 11^th September, 2015

Duty Station: Kasese, Uganda