Laboratory Supervisor at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Location: Likoni sub county of Mombasa
 

Length of contract: 12 months fixed term contract with possibility of extension based on performance (includes 3 month probationary period)

Main Purpose: Plan, organize and carry out laboratory activities and train, guide and supervise the performance of the laboratory staff according to validated protocols, security measures and hygiene standards, in order to support the MSF medical team in the diagnosis of patients’ diseases.

Main Tasks include, but not limited to:

• Participate in the project planning and follow-up, reviewing the laboratory budget when necessary in order to support MSF’s medical activities.
• Supervise, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction,  evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required
• Ensure the compliance of validated hygiene and safety protocols, both individually and collectively as well as informing staff of existing biological risks.
• Perform laboratory tests and carry out sample collection (serology, hematology, biochemistry, bacteriology, parasitology …) in accordance with prescriptions as well as:
• Ensure that quality control tests are carried out regularly.
• Inform the doctor of the results of the tests.
• Keep a record of the analysis with data from patients.
• Ensure cleaning and maintenance of all laboratory equipment
• Arrange lab equipment and ensure that the supply of material is adequate to prevent stock-outs and the laboratory has the equipment and material needed. This includes being responsible for all required automatic instrument calibration, ensure that no material is taken out of laboratories without prior authorization, carry out a proper storage system and conditions, inventory, etc …
• Ensure, in cooperation with logistics department, that cold chain is properly maintained in Laboratory areas for both, samples and reagents.
• Ensure proper registration and needs of all lab related activities implementing a correct use of the associated management to have a proper recording of laboratory activities. Prepares and sends slides/samples for external quality control.
• Produce regular reports on the testing and any issues / problems related to laboratory personnel and / or the material used.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree  in medical laboratory sciences or any other equivalent qualifications from institution recognized by the Kenya medical laboratory technicians and technologists Board
• Registration certificate issued by  the Kenya medical laboratory technicians and technologists Board
• Valid practicing license issued by the Kenya medical laboratory technicians and technologists Board

Experience

• Essential 2 years’ experience in a laboratory, preferably as a Lab Tech.
• Desirable  in MSF or another NGO, desirable  in a clinical laboratory.
• Essential Management skills /Experience

Languages   

• Local language and mission working language essential, English and Kiswahili

Knowledge

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Competencies: Results, teamwork and team management, flexibility, commitment, stress management