As a laboratory specialist working with Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), you will support existing government health structures (hospitals and clinics) or work within MSF health centers
Job Summary
As a laboratory specialist working with Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), you will support existing government health structures (hospitals and clinics) or work within MSF health centers.
You are responsible for: laboratory and staff management; implementation of locally hired staff laboratory training programs; ordering and distribution of laboratory supplies; data collection and quality control of laboratory testing.
Assignments often mean long hours with a heavy workload, basic living conditions, and working and living in often chaotic and volatile environments.
Matching Summary
As a laboratory specialist working with Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), you will support existing government health structures (hospitals and clinics) or work within MSF health centers.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
laboratory and staff management
laboratory training programs
data collection and quality control
sample-taking experience
laboratory testing quality-control methods
Nice-to-have
French or Arabic language
knowledge of epidemiology
familiarity with tropical diseases
experience using laboratory software
Key Requirements
minimum of 9 to 12 month international assignments
degree or diploma in laboratory technology or microbiology
previous experience in a low resource setting
professional experience supervising, managing, or training staff
minimum of two years professional relevant experience