Laboratory Supervisor
MSF’s Laboratory Supervisors play a crucial role in supporting medical teams by planning, organising, and overseeing laboratory activities according to MSF protocols, security measures, and hygiene standards.
From ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety protocols, to performing laboratory tests and managing equipment and supplies, laboratory supervisors are at the forefront of the diagnostic efforts in our projects.
This is a diverse and essential role in support of our medical activities, involving some or all of the following:
Responsibilities
* Participate in project planning and follow‑up, reviewing laboratory budget as needed.
* Ensure compliance with MSF hygiene and safety protocols, informing staff of biological risks.
* Perform laboratory tests and sample collection according to prescriptions, ensuring quality control.
* Manage laboratory equipment, ensure adequate supplies, and maintain proper storage conditions.
* Register and manage lab activities in absence of the laboratory manager, using management tools effectively.
* Supervise laboratory staff processes including recruitment, training, evaluation, and development.
* Ensure qualification and training of staff on using medical devices, report malfunctions.
* Produce regular reports on testing and related personnel or material issues.
Requirements
* Degree as Laboratory Technician.
* Two years in laboratory work, preferably as a laboratory technician; experience with MSF or another NGO is desirable.
* Local and programme language proficiency is essential.
* Essential computer literacy (Word, Excel, Internet).
Assets
* Results‑oriented, teamwork skills, flexibility, commitment, stress management.
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