Laboratory Specialists

Responsibilities:

The MSF laboratory specialist is generally a supervisor and trainer. Their work can be in support of existing government health centres (hospitals and clinics) or within MSF-initiated centres. The specialist is responsible for laboratory and staff management; implementation of national staff laboratory training programs; ordering and distribution of laboratory supplies; data collection and quality control of laboratory testing. Knowledge of parasitology, bacteriology and hematology is necessary, as well as microscopic diagnosis of malaria and tuberculosis.

Essential requirements:

• Relevant diploma (laboratory technology or microbiology in combination with applied parasitology and bacteriology)
• 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
• Available for six to 9 months

Desirable:

• Experience using laboratory software packages, and carrying out surveys