Lab technician

Job Title: lab technician

Location: Somalia-Mogadishu
Position Status: Full-time – 12 Months

Vacancy: 8

**The last date for submission :**25/04/2024

About Us:

INTERNATIONAL WARS AND DISASTERS VICTIMS’ PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (IRVD) is a non -governmental organization established by a group of volunteers in Syria during the crisis in 2012 and registered in the USA, Sweden, and turkey.

IRVD is implementing projects through regional offices in Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, Yemen, Sudan, Iraq, Palestine, and Somalia.

Our work sectors are Health, Nutrition, Education, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Protection, Shelter & Non-food items, Wash and Sanitation.

IRVD also manages development projects, advocates to empower civil societies and local governance.

Job Description

IRVD is seeking a lab technician in the Blood Bank that plays a critical role in the processing, testing, and distribution of blood products used for transfusion. This position involves performing laboratory procedures to ensure the quality and safety of blood products, as well as maintaining accurate records and documentation. The Lab Technician works under the supervision of the medical and administrative managers to support the efficient operation of the blood bank department.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests on blood samples, including blood typing, compatibility testing, infectious disease screening, and other assays, following established protocols and procedures.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment used in blood banking, such as automated analyzers, centrifuges, and refrigerators, ensuring proper calibration and performance.
• Prepare blood components for transfusion, including red blood cells, platelets, and plasma, by processing whole blood donations and performing component separation techniques.
• Perform quality control procedures on reagents, equipment, and test results, and document findings accurately in accordance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.
• Assist with inventory management and stock rotation of blood products, reagents, and supplies, ensuring adequate levels for daily operations and emergency situations.
• Participate in donor screening and blood collection activities, including interviewing donors, verifying donor eligibility, and performing phlebotomy procedures as needed.
• Monitor blood storage conditions, including temperature and expiration dates, and take appropriate corrective actions if deviations are detected.
• Assist in the investigation and resolution of technical problems or deviations in laboratory test results, in collaboration with the medical and administrative managers.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laboratory work area, including proper disposal of biohazardous waste and adherence to safety protocols.

Ability to:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in performing laboratory tests and documenting results.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with donors, patients, and healthcare professionals.
• Commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting, with specific experience in blood banking preferred.
• Knowledge of laboratory testing techniques and procedures related to blood banking.
• Proficiency in operating laboratory equipment and performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting.

Languages:

• Arabic and English are mandatory (oral and written)

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

The IRVD and IRVD Staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRVD Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. By these values, the IRVD enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons.

Compliance & Ethics

Promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout IRVD. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of IRVD and donor compliance and ethics standards and adhere to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicate these values to staff and partners and require them to adhere to them.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within IRVD

and amongst beneficiaries served by IRVD

NB: considering the purpose and values of the organization, IRVD requests its complete employee flexibility in terms of duties and commitment, as their job description and title can be adjusted throughout the year according to needs and priorities.