Following routine protocol under a close supervision of a facility investigator or a senior technologist perform laboratory tests utilizing lab equipment and instruments, Making minor adjustments as required. Typically works with bio-hazardous or Radioactive materials. Responsible for preparation of Laboratory SOPS, preparation of different solutions ,and internal quality controls

Responsibilities & Tasks

1. Perform laboratory test and/or experiments which may include various assays, specialized techniques such as electrophoresis and basic tissue culture ,following established procedures or protocols;

2. Operate request laboratory equipment and instruments; records accurate data ,maintains and make minor adjustments to equipment ;

3. Use universal safety precautions to protect self and co-workers from bio- hazardous materials, including blood born pathogens ;

4. Compile with bio-hazard/radiation safety standards through proper handling of potentially hazardous chemical & biological agents and /or radiation source in work place;

5. Prepares sterile media such as agar in plates, jars, or test tubes for use in growing bacterial culture ;

6. Prepares solutions ,reagents, and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures;

7. Use sterile techniques to avoid contaminating lab experiments ;

8. Prepares, cleans, sterilizes, and maintains laboratory equipment, glassware and instruments used in research experiments ;

9. Provide Technical support to laboratory professional in area officer to prepare their own working procedures and SOP’s

10. Organize and coordinate laboratory related training to lab professionals of the association by assessing gap in collaboration with training center ;

11. Travels to other Area Offices to perform coaching, mentoring and any other technical support through on site evaluation;

12. Address any update and disseminate new information to other Area office to keep the professional update & provide quality health care service to the clients;

13. Perform training need assessment among the laboratory professional in the association;

14. Perform such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the center and association

D. General

· Good team player and willingness to work extra hours

· Energetic and enthusiastic approach to work and willingness to travel to other Area offices project areas as necessary

E. Personality :

· Supportive and Ethical ;

· Pleasant and polite attitude at all times

· Ability to act as part of multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team

· Dynamic and highly motivated

· Excellent communicator at all levels;

· Able to work with minimal supervision;

F. Attitude and Value :

· Commitment to strategic plan and ABP and evidence based performance management evaluation scheme;

· Qualitative aptitude and skill;

· Working knowledge of IPPF and FGAE policies and guidelines and donor requirements like safety and safeguarding of clients

· Sound knowledge of the national health care documentation and reporting systems like DHIS2

· A belief in the potential of all people to succeed if given the right support such as People living with HIV/AIDS, people with physical and mental disability etc.

· Willingness to work under stressful situation and handle multi task at a time and have the determination and confidence

· Supportive attitude and commitment to client’s right to access to comprehensive and quality SRH services service like SGVB victims, CAC,FP services etc.

Disclaimer:

1. As absolute condition of employment, employee of holding of this job is required upon hire to sign a drug-free workplace agreement and an agreement not to use tobacco products in any form while in the job;

2. The statement contained in this job description reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal function of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individual may be perform other duties as assigned ,including work in other functional areas to cover absence of or relief ,to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the work load;

Following an offer of employment and prior to starting work, individuals may be required to have a pre-employment physical examination by physician designated by the Association .The Association will pay for the examination fee. Satisfactory clearance to perform essential job functions will be required for employment.

Job Requirements

SPECIFICATIONS:

A. Education: BSc in Medical Laboratory technology

B. Work experience : 5 years’ experience in medical laboratory at health facility level in Public ,private or NGO health institution

C. Skills

· Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills;

· Interest and demonstrate potential to research and documentation of project/program progress and best practice ;

· Advice on appropriate intervention ,ability to design model and implementation program review and evaluation;

· Excellent report writing and communication skill ;

· Basic computer skill on Microsoft word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.

· Familiar with electronic medical recording system like Prime care and othe

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send no-returnable applications with CV and copies of credentials and other supporting documents with in 10 calendar days of this announcement to the following address.

Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia

Human Resource and Organizational Development Division/Head Office MCH Center Finance & Admin Office

P.O. Box 5716 Addis Ababa

Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia is an equal opportunity employer and female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

Laboratory Technologist