Laboratory Manager
Quick answer
Médecins Sans Frontières is hiring a mid-senior Laboratory Manager for a fixed-term contract in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a focus on Ebola response and laboratory management.
- Role
- Laboratory Manager
- Organization
- Médecins Sans Frontières
- Location
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The Laboratory Manager role involves defining, implementing, and monitoring laboratory activities in the project area, ensuring quality and compliance with MSF protocols. This is a fixed-term contract for deployment assignments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
What you'll do
- Participating in the definition and update of laboratory activities, including its budget, and assisting in the medical diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Performing quality control tests and analysis, ensuring compliance with laboratory plans.
- Ensuring hygiene and safety protocols are implemented in laboratories.
- Supervising laboratory staff and ensuring proper records of all lab-related activities.
- Compiling, analyzing, and reporting on lab activities and results to the medical staff and immediate supervisor.
- Planning and supervising the associated processes of the laboratory staff.
What it takes
- Experience in Ebola response, VHF, outbreak, or emergency response
- French proficiency (at least B2)
- Laboratory technician diploma
- Experience in developing countries
- Experience in managing laboratory staff
- Knowledge of laboratory protocols and procedures
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Fixed-term contract, travel, accommodation, and medical coverage during missions, daily allowances, access to training and professional development opportunities
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience in Ebola response, VHF, outbreak, or emergency response, French proficiency (at least B2), laboratory technician diploma, experience in developing countries, and experience in managing laboratory staff.
How do I apply?
Please apply via the provided link and upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Motivation letter explaining your motivation and highlighting relevant outbreak or emergency response experience.
How to apply
Apply directly on Médecins Sans Frontières's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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