Medical Lab Technician
| Location | Yaoundé, Cameroon |
| Date Posted | June 1, 2021 |
| Category |
Pharmacy
|
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | CFA |
Description
DESCRIPTION
Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Laboratory Technician will ensure the smooth running of the Laboratory in all aspects.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
RECEPTION AND ORIENTATION
- Receiving clients, and orienting them on the various services that will be carried out
- Assisting clients in the body composition analysis process with the automated machine
SAMPLE COLLECTION, ANALYSIS AND TRANSPORTATION
- Coordinate, collect and analyze blood samples of clients both in in-clinic facility and with collaboration with other labs
DATA MANAGEMENT
- Record results of labs into EHR system and communicate them to patients via agreed channels
LAB MANAGEMENT
- Maintaining, calibrating, cleaning and testing sterility of equipment at your disposal
- Assist in ordering and maintaining stock and resources
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Diploma or Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), Laboratory Sciences or related fields
- Have at least 3 years of (unbroken) professional experience in a similar position
- Proven experience as Lab Technician or relevant role; valid laboratory technician license
- Experience in operating electrical and nonelectrical laboratory equipment and potentially dangerous substances (flammable liquids, infectious bacteria, biohazards etc.)
- Should have a personal motivation to improve health outcomes
- Thorough attention to detail; analytical skills
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication skills; Fluency in French and English
- Working knowledge of MS Office suite
- In depth knowledge of QHSE Systems, preventative measures and laboratory best practices
- Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
- Time management skills
- Having skills to operate an ECG and Echography equipment is a plus
TYPE OF CONTRACT
- Permanent contract
- Two months of probation, with evaluation of the probation period
- Competitive and negotiable salary proposals
Applying Instructions
- A letter of motivation, addressed to the Chief Medical Officer of BettaHealth Cameroon
- An updated CV (with the names and addresses of 3 reference persons)
- Copy of diplomas relevant to the job applied for
The file bearing the title of the position should be deposited at the following address:
BettaHealth Cameroon
Minister Entrance - Nkozoa, Yaounde
Phone: (237) 655 455 631
Or send via email to jobs@bettahealth.org mentioning on the subject: LAB TECHNICIAN
Female candidates are strongly encouraged
NB: No applications will be accepted after the deadline. Only the selected candidates will be subsequently invited to take an interview.