Senior Laboratory Technician 51 views

TARGET Human Rights Organisation is looking for new members for our, Higher Obstetrics Specialty Clinic,

We are located in Afar Zone 2, Farres Dagge / Konnaba Woreda (28 km from Atsbi or 3 hours’ drive from Mekelle).

The following skills & qualifications are required for our vacant position

Job Duties and Tasks for:

• Collect and analyze body fluids, tissue and other substances to determine normal or abnormal findings; Possible lab test and parameters include, for example: CBC incl. hemoglobin and platelet count, blood grouping and antibody screening, HIV test, urine test, pregnancy test, stool test, bilirubin test, newborn heel prick blood test, testing of liver and kidney parameters as well as creatine-value testing und alanine aminotransferase testing, glucose-value testing, pH-value testing, TSH-value testing, CRP-value testing blood-gas analysis.
• Analyze and record test results in order to issue reports that utilize graphs, charts and narratives; maintain patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential.
• Assist medical doctors in microscopy of vaginal fluids.
• Translating Afar-English for international staff as requested.
• Maintain a sterile environment in the laboratory and adjoining toilets.
• Maintain daily and clean all instruments and perform quality control.
• Assist with orientation of new staff.
• Ensure safety for patients and colleagues; adhere to zero-tolerance-principle to alcohol and drugs (incl. chat).
• Occasional work in pharmacy whenever pharmacist is absent from work (in exchange for the same with pharmacist) – an introduction and work flow of the two departments is necessary beforehand.
• Participating in any duties involved with the care of patients, and the smooth running of the clinic and project implementation, which are not specifically laid down in the document or any duties you may be required to carry out as requested by senior medical personal or project coord