Job Description
Job Title : ; ; ; ; ; Lab Technician
Report to : ; ; ; ; Lab Manager ;
Location : ; ; ; ; ; Zaatari Camp
BACKGROUND
International Medical Corps is a global , humanitarian , nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs . Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses , International Medical Corps is a private , voluntary , nonpolitical , nonsectarian organization . Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide . By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk , and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations , International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self -reliance .
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Scope of Work :
- Performs a variety of technical laboratory duties . ; Performs routine and delegated duties according to departmental policies . Provide laboratory services according to national / MOH and WHO standards .
- To undertake professional duties under direction of the line manager ;
- To support the clinical management of the patients in IMC clinics in the camp when required and as per as requested by attending physicians ;
- To take , register , process and analyze blood and body fluids samples as per requested and in line with the policy of the IMC ;
- Refer samples to external laboratory to be analyzed as per the agreed upon by the line manager and clinic management (clinical samples , Quality Control /reference laboratory , etc .)
- To plan and set -up the laboratory according to health standards as required by the supervisor /line manager and rules and regulations . This includes :
- Maintenance of laboratory stock and accurate record keeping of laboratory activities ;
- Maintenance of proper storage conditions laboratory material and equipment ;
- Maintenance of laboratory equipment ;
- Follow hospital standards for the laboratory service
- To inform immediately clinical staff and line or Clinic Manager of any critical delay or breakdown in essential laboratory services
- To provide regular and timely reports ; to be agreed upon with the line manager ;
- To train clinical and other hospital staff in his /her capacity and attend in -service training as per agreed upon with the line manager ;
- To work according to the Ministry of Health / WHO and hospital guidelines , including quality assurance ;
- Share and develop technical skills with the colleagues as part of a mutual capacity building objective ;
- Perform other duties assigned /requested by the line manager and Clinic Manager
Qualifications & ; Skills :
- Laboratory Technician Diploma / Bachelor .
- Years of experience required are from 2 to 3
- NGOS experience preferable .
Compliance & ; Ethics
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps . As applicable to the position , maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps &rsquo ; and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards . ; Conducts work with the highest level of integrity . Communicates these values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values .
The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive .
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race , color , religion , sex , sexual orientation , national or ethnic origin , age , disability or status as a veteran .&rdquo ;
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This job description is subject to periodic review and adjustment in order to achieve IMC &rsquo ;s goals in Jordan , and any changes to JD will be discussed and agreed
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