Laboratory Technician/Storekeeper – Marie Stopes International Ethiopia Vacancy Announcement; July 20 2024
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Organization: Marie Stopes International Ethiopia
Position: Laboratory Technician/ Storekeeper
Employment: Contract
Location: Addis Ababa
Deadline: July 31st 2024
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Job description
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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/TASKS
- 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.
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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
- Required number: – One (02)
- Duty Station: Addis Ababa
- Type of Employment: Permanent
- Pro-choice
Required Skills
- Oral and written communication
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How To Apply
We invite candidates meeting the required qualifications to download and fill the job application form from https://mariestopes.org.et/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2022/06/MSIE-Job-Application-Form.pdf and email to [email protected] before the closing date of this announcement on i.e. within Thirteen (13) 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.
Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, and we are unable to provide any feedback on unsuccessful applications.
CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
MSI ETHIOPIA REPRODUCTIVE CHOICES STRONGLY ENCOURAGE FEMALE CANDIDATES TO APPLY!
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