Under immediate supervision of the Centre Coordinator/Manager, the Laboratory Technician undertakes tests of collected specimen, according to the prescription of the health care professional; collects specimen and labels them; handles the laboratory apparatus for testing; ensures the laboratory equipment and reagents are safely kept and are in working conditions all the time; may act as a custodians of laboratory reagents and apparatus and medical supplies    

DUTIES/TASKS

• Collects and labels all specimens and ensures that they are as per the order;

• Undertakes laboratory tests as prescribed by the medical staff;

• Puts the interest of clients / patients above all other considerations and ensures the confidentiality of all cases;

• Handles properly all laboratory instruments / equipment and ensures timely reporting of mechanical failures;

• Ensures proper receipt, storage, safe keep, utilization and regular replenishment of enough stocks of required lab supplies by pre-establishing re order level;

• Maintains proper, up-to-date and orderly daily records of laboratory tests on registration book and ensures their readily availability for reference and inspection;

• Receives laboratory reagents by checking and ensuring the date of expiry;

• Renders proper training to technicians and / or assistants, as deemed necessary;

• Ensures the maintenance of a high level of standard;

• Avails himself/herself to regular stock taking as and when required;

• Prepares and submits monthly and / or annual laboratory and stock reports, as deemed necessary;

• Ensures proper storage handling, and issuance of drugs, office supplies and other store items as per MSIE Store management procedures;

• Receives, stores, tags and tracks store Items, prepares property lists and Keep Separate register of all store Items;

• Maintains the store records area, and storage area in a neat and orderly manner;

• Receives and inspects all incoming materials and reconciles with receipts or Issue Vouchers;

• Performs related tasks as required.

Job Requirements

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualification Requirements

Education

 Diploma as lab technician

Experience

Two years’ experience

Skills, Attitudes and Attributes

• Capacity to learn from seniors

• Basic understanding of lab apparatus operation

• Ability to be methodical

• Good recording practice

• Pro-choice

Number of Position: (01)

Duty Station: Sodo Center, Wolayta Sodo    

Type of Employment: Full time  

Salary:  As per MSI Ethiopia Reproductive Choice Salary Scale

How to Apply

Submit your motivation letter and C.V via email: HumanResource@mariestopes.org.et

 Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, and we are unable to provide any feedback on unsuccessful applications.

Please mention the title of the position and workplace you applied for on the subject line of your email. 

CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

MSI ETHIOPIA REPRODUCTIVE CHOICES STRONGLY ENCOURAGE FEMALE CANDIDATES TO APPLY!