Laboratory Specialist
RESPONSIBILITIES
Laboratory specialists with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) work primarily in supervision and training. You will be required to support existing government health centers (hospitals or clinics) or work within centers established by MSF. You will be responsible for managing laboratory staff and operations, implementing training programs for locally recruited staff, ordering and distributing laboratory supplies, and ensuring data collection and quality control of laboratory tests.
To apply, you must have knowledge in parasitology, bacteriology, and hematology, and be proficient in microscopic diagnostic techniques for malaria and tuberculosis.
REQUIREMENTS
Current medical laboratory technologist certification, with Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science and provincial license as required
Minimum two years post-qualification work experience
Experience or familiarity with:
hematology
microbiology
parasitology
tuberculosis
blood banks
malaria
HIV and hepatitis testing
sexually transmitted infections
Knowledge and ability in techniques of sample taking (blood, stool, sputum)
Knowledge of all basic laboratory techniques
Knowledge of laboratory testing quality control methods
Fluency in English and French (Intermediate+, minimum level B2 in both). Refer to this evaluation grid . Other languages such as Spanish, Arabic, and Portuguese are valued, but not required.
Relevant travel or work experience in contexts similar to where MSF works (armed conflicts, disasters, public health emergencies or situations of healthcare exclusion)
Available to work six to 12 months
ASSETS
Experience using laboratory software packages, and carrying out surveys
MSF CORE COMPETENCIES
Behavioural flexibility: Level 2, Adapts behaviour to the needs of the situation
Teamwork and cooperation: Level 2, Shares information and coordinates with team and others
Result and quality orientation: Level 2, Works towards objectives, preserving established standards
Commitment to MSF principles: Level 1, Demonstrates knowledge of and accepts MSF’s principles
People management: Level 2, Gives feedback and sets limits
Cross-cultural awareness: Level 3, Demonstrates an integrating attitude
Stress management: Level 2, Manages own stress
Understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI): Level 1, Familiarity with EDI concepts and their application in a humanitarian context.
To find out more about MSF core competencies, please look here.
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