Position Title: Laboratory Technician
Employer: Marie Stopes Ethiopia
Employment: Full-Time | Permanent
Place of Work: Bole, Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Posted date: 8 months ago
Deadline: Submission date is over
About the Job
Under immediate supervision of the Centre Manager/Clinical Head/Manager, the Laboratory Technician undertakes tests of collected specimens according to the prescription of the health care professional. Responsibilities include:
- Collecting and labeling specimens
- Handling laboratory apparatus for testing
- Ensuring laboratory equipment and reagents are safely kept and in working condition
- Acting as a custodian of laboratory reagents, apparatus, and medical supplies
Responsibilities
- Collects and labels all specimens to ensure 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 confidentiality.
- Handles all laboratory instruments/equipment properly and ensures timely reporting of mechanical failures.
- Ensures proper receipt, storage, and regular replenishment of lab supplies.
- Maintains up-to-date and orderly daily records of laboratory tests.
- Receives laboratory reagents and checks expiry dates.
- Renders proper training to technicians and/or assistants as necessary.
- Ensures maintenance of a high level of standard.
- Avails himself/herself for regular stock taking as required.
- Prepares and submits monthly and/or annual laboratory and stock reports.
- Ensures proper storage handling and issuance of drugs and office supplies.
- Receives, stores, tags, and tracks store items.
- Maintains the store records area and storage area in an orderly manner.
- Receives and inspects all incoming materials and reconciles with receipts.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Qualification Requirements
- Education: Diploma in lab technology
- Experience: Two years of experience as lab technician
Skills, Attitudes, and Attributes
- Capacity to learn from seniors
- Basic understanding of lab apparatus operation
- Ability to be methodical
- Good recording practice
- Pro-choice
