Under immediate supervision of the Centre Manager/Clinical Head/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 and Responsibilities

• 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 reorder level.

• Maintains proper, up-to-date and orderly daily records of laboratory tests in the 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

Qualification Requirements 

Education 

•  Diploma as lab technician

Experience

• Two years’ experience 

Skills, Attitudes and Attributes

• Strong understanding of laboratory techniques and equipment maintenance.

• Meticulous in performing tests and managing inventory to ensure accuracy and reliability.

• Ability to maintain an orderly laboratory and storeroom environment.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills for reporting results and coordinating with staff.

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and resolve inventory discrepancies.

• Collaborative approach to working with laboratory staff and other departments.

• Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

• Commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant laboratory environment. Good recording practice

• Pro-choice 

How to Apply

We invite candidates meeting the required qualifications to download and fill the job application form from THIS LINK and submit via email: Humanresource@mariestopes.org.et before the closing date of this announcement on i.e. within Ten (10) consecutive days.

Please note that we ONLY consider those who filled in the application form and send us back.  We regret to inform that we do not accept CV at this stage.

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