Job Description

Vacancy Announcement

Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI)/ Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) aims to provide medical assistance without any kind of discrimination including offer medical assistance during natural and manmade disasters through establishment of healthcare centers, implementing medical programs for critical illnesses on its own or with partners, working for creating medical awareness and capacity building and carry out/sponsor research to provide strategic input on relevant medical treatment options in India.

DWB offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender, or political affiliation. In 1999 MSF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize as recognition for its medical work in several continents.

Position: Laboratory Technician

Location of Job: Patna

Duration : 12 months (Renewable)

Start Date: ASAP

Application-closing date: 22nd March 2024

No. of Position: 1 (One)

We offer:

• Salary Gross (INR): 36,540 /- per month (non-negotiable)

• 18 days annual leave; 12 days paid leave as per specified list of holidays; Sick/Casual leave of 12 days as per calendar year (pro-rated based on hire date)

• 13th month salary benefit and accidental insurance cover for employee

• Contributions made for statutory benefit programs such as Provident Fund

• DWBI provides medical reimbursement for employees and their dependents as per DWBI’s health care policy

• A stimulating, professional environment in an international organization

PURPOSE OF POST:

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

FUNCTIONAL AND HIERARCHICAL LINES :

Hierarchically accountable to the Laboratory Technician Supervisor / Laboratory Activity Manager Functionally accountable to the Laboratory Technician Supervisor / Laboratory Activity Manager

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for Performing any specified laboratory tests by following the protocol and procedures

• To perform all clinical tests following strictly the procedures.

• To execute periodical cleaning, calibration and quality control for all lab material, according to protocols.

• Responsible for, or assisting the supervisor in, assessing or evaluating the laboratory facilities and equipment.

• Registration and keeping all records related to laboratory.

• Produce periodical reports of lab activity.

• Follow and respect of universal precautions.

• Participation on research according to the needs and requests of the GGSH project.

• Properly communication to patients and relatives about the execution of tests procedures.

CONTEXT SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Take blood samples from project IPD and OPD levels following the protocols and safety precautions.

• Smearing and staining procedures of specimens.

• Centrifuge blood samples and separate serum/plasma for analysis.

• Centrifuge urine samples for microscopic analysis.

• Receive samples and to check that the labeling coincide with the information in the lab register book.

• To explain the procedure to the patients on how to collect samples.

• Preparation of reagents and media following lab SOP.

• Take blood samples from project IPD and OPD levels following the protocols and safety precautions.

• Smearing and staining procedures of specimens.

• Centrifuge blood samples and separate serum/plasma for analysis.

• Centrifuge urine samples for microscopic analysis.

• Receive samples and to check that the labeling coincide with the information in the lab register book.

• To explain the procedure to the patients on how to collect samples.

• Preparation of reagents and media following lab SOP.

• To perform test on GeneXpert machine.

• Responsible for following and respecting standard universal precautions and implementing them in the daily routine of the lab.

• Washing general glassware after procedures are done.

• Proper discard of contaminated materials and separation of waste in the laboratory.

• Sterilization of materials.

• To maintain organized a filing system with laboratory results, stock and other files as specified by supervisor.

• Register the patient in the register books specifying name, address, and tests to be performed.

• Produce written lab results and explain or communicate clearly any anomaly found in analysis.

• Responsible for the preparation of various laboratory reports. Assist the supervisor to produce a general lab report.

• To provide monthly lab reports about the activities.

• Responsible for sending the lab standard indicator report to Capital and Head office.

• Responsible for making the request for laboratory material and reagents on weekly and monthly basis and obtaining the requisite approval from the supervisor.

• Responsible for preparing laboratory supplies for field work;

• Responsible for informing the supervisor and in case of dysfunction of any material or equipment;

• Responsible for providing assistance for the successful execution of the different MSF team meetings (lab team meetings, general team meetings etc.).

• Responsible for the monitoring the cold chain required for laboratory reagents and kits in the office and also in the clinic site and reporting to the supervisor in case of cold chain rupture.

• Responsible for sample preparation and transportation to reference lab.

• Responsible for sample preparation for quality control to reference lab.

• To ensure that there are no stock rupture of lab items and inform supervisor well in advance if any

• Maintain inventory of lab items.

• Responsible for translation of lab information to the international doctors, when required;

Other Responsibilities :

• To perform any other lab related tasks as required by your supervisor.

• To maintain a flexible approach and responding to the needs of the project, even if they fall out of this job description.

• To respond to any emergency intervention, if requested, out of the regular project activities.

• To train MSF and MOH staff basic lab procedures if required.

REQUIREMENTS :

Education: Essential Laboratory Technician / Pathology diploma /degree

Experience:

• Essential Minimum 1-year experience of working in main laboratory facilities.

• Desirable Minimum 1 year of experience working with MSF/DWBI

• Desirable experience with hospitals, clinics, healthcare centers, or other NGOs

Languages: Essential understanding of basic English as mission language, Thorough understanding of local Language Knowledge: Basic understanding of MS Office especially Word, Excel & PowerPoint

Competencies:

People Management

Commitment

Flexibility

Results

Teamwork & behavior

This job description may be amended in line with the activities or evolution of the organization.

To apply for the above position:

Please clearly state which position you are applying for and send CV and letter of motivation (mandatory) to apply for this position (with phone number) no later than 22nd March 2024 to patna-hrmanager@oca.msf.org

You can also send your application at DWBI Patna Office, 4th Floor, Vishwanath Balajee Commercial Complex, Mohalla Gurhatta, P.S. Khajekalan, Dist. – Patna 800008

Due to the high volume of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Note: DWBI values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do not use any external recruitment consultants.

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