Laboratory Technician at Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - MONGUNO

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  

Mission language desirable and local language essential.

Knowledge

Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Competences

Results, teamwork, flexibility, commitment, stress management

Work location: Monguno

Respect and compliance to ALIMA’s and other applicable local security policies.

Contract term: Fixed Term Contracts

Salary: NATIONAL PAY SCALE