Laboratory Technician at FHI 360

Job ID: 18045
Location: Maiduguri

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Ministry of Health,
Musa Usman Secretariat Complex,
Maiduguri,
Borno State.
Job Summary / Responsibilities

• The Laboratory Technician will prepare specimens, follow detailed manual tests, oversee automated analysis tests and report tests results to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team of international and national staff to provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population.
• Process specimens, conduct testing and report test results with constant attention to detail and excellence in quality.
• Operates laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Keep organized records of specimens, tests, instrument logs, and technical analyses according to written instructions.
• Recognizes problems and errors and seek corrective actions.
• Adheres to the relevant Code of conduct and Ethics
• Conduct and document appropriate quality control and assurance procedures. Assist with quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Performs non-routine analysis when given direction.
• Works with technical support and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline data over the life of the project
• Compiles and submits periodic reports
• Ensures adequate infection prevention and control standards are maintained at all times.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience working as a clinical laboratory technician in a Nigerian medical clinic.
• Must be a licensed laboratory technician.
• Fluent in English and Hausa.
• Previous experience working in a humanitarian crisis is highly desirable.

Note

• A collection box has been provided outside the office of the Director of Public Health (Dr. Lawi).
• For this position, BSMoH employees are encouraged to apply. Rural Posting Allowances will be given to employees who are already employed by the BSMoH. The position above will be co-recruited and co-supervised by the Borno State Ministry of Health.
• FHI 360 does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.
• FHI 360 will not provide support for relocation and travel stipends for candidates traveling from other locations.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.