Laboratory Technician at Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)

Main Purpose
Perform clinical laboratory activities according to ALIMA protocols, security and hygiene measures in order to obtain results to determine the patient’s treatment.

Accountabilities
According to medical prescription, prepare and perform clinical exams/tests with appropriate techniques and following ALIMA protocols and procedures. This function includes, among others:

• Taking blood, vaginal and urethral samples.
• Centrifuge blood and urine samples.
• Perform laboratory exams (serology, hematology, biochemistry, bacteriology or parasitological, according to context of the mission).
• Ensure proper reporting and registration of the sample results in order to keep a written track of activity and give information to the relevant persons, ensuring confidentiality.
• Take care, manage and organize efficiently the laboratory material/equipment:
• Apply hygiene and safety protocols, doing daily cleaning /maintenance, sterilization, washing general glassware after procedures are done.
• Ensuring proper sample waste disposal according to ALIMA protocols and highest safety standards.
• Supply orders, do stock, storage conditions follow-up, keep inventory.
• Keep organized the data collection system of laboratory results and all information generated from the analysis done.
• Report all relevant information linked to the activity in the laboratory to the line manager, especially the loss/robbery/damage of laboratory equipment or medicines.

Requirements

Education
Essential  Laboratory Technician diploma /degree.

Experience
Minimum 1 year working experience essential.

Languages 
English language desirable and local language i.e. Hausa and Kanuri will be an added advantage.

Knowledge
Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Competences
Result Oriented, teamwork, flexibility, commitment, stress management

Working conditions: Contract