Laboratory Technician

Dünya Doktorları Derneği

Medecins du Monde Turkey (MDM-T) /Dünya Doktorları Derneği (DDD) is a Turkish based humanitarian non-governmental organisation that facilitates access to healthcare for populations affected by armed conflict, violence, natural disasters, disease, famine, poverty and exclusion.

Our organization collaborates with partners and key stakeholders to implement projects that facilitate access to primary and secondary-level healthcare services to respond to the medical needs of displaced population.

DDD is the 16th member of the Doctors of the World International Network that is committed to meeting the health needs of vulnerable people globally.

Please visit www.dunyadoktorlari.org.tr to learn more.

Mission

Since 2015, DDD implements programs in both Turkey and Syria providing refugee and IDP communities with free access to healthcare services. DDD works with a range of humanitarian professionals and technical experts to provide Primary Healthcare (PHC), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)services as well as sexual and reproductive health (SRH).

Since the beginning of the Syria and Iraqi crises, Turkey has become host to over 3 million refugees, migrants and asylum seekers which led to an increasing demand for health services. In this context, DDD’s intervention aims to assist local public health systems in providing and improving access to health and health related services to vulnerable populations among refugees and migrants in Turkey, specifically in Hatay, Izmir and Istanbul. In Syria, DDD runs health facilities in Idlib and Afrin provinces to deliver health-related services to IDPs. 

Hierarchical & Functional links

Based in Afrin, the Laboratory Technician is under the line management of the Facility Manager.

Status: Fix term

Expected Starting date: ASAP

The purpose of this emergency recruitment is to fill human resources gap for our emergency response for recent earthquake disaster in Syria.

Employment will depend on donor approval.

Main Responsibilities

Testing

Housekeeping

Recording and reporting

Other related tasks

Function Details

Laboratory Testing

Collect samples to analyse body fluids, tissue, and/or other substances;

Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts;

Test biological specimens to gather information regarding patient conditions;

Analyse laboratory specimens to detect abnormalities or other issues;

Prepare biological specimen for further laboratory analysis

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease;

Laboratory Housekeeping

Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment;

Clean medical equipment or facilities;

Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use;

Maintain medical laboratory equipment;

Ensure sterile environment for the laboratory

Maintain a clean environment;

Recording and Reporting

Record patient or treatment data or findings;

Consult Medical Professionals to determine final diagnosis;

Inform Medical Professionals regarding patient conditions and care;

Analyse and record test data for reporting purposes;

Provide a mission report and/or handover document at the end of contract;

Other position related tasks

Participate in any specialised responses, as requested;

Participate in internal work meetings;

Report any security related issues to the line manager;

Ability to travel and relocate if it is requested;

Support operational organisation of field trips and DDD activities;

Any other relevant duties requested by the line manager.

Expected profile

Knowledge & Qualification

Degree in relevant scientific subject such as biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, life science or medical technology from accredited Medical school;

Experience

1-year experience in Chemistry Techniques, Lab Environment, Clinical Lab Testing and Procedures;

Knowledge of managed healthcare systems, medical quality assurance, quality improvement and risk management;

Dedication to patient safety and quality of healthcare

Languages

Required: Arabic (oral and written)

IT & Equipment

Good proficiency with Microsoft package

Intellectual & Physical

Analytical thinking to evaluate different approaches/solutions for a specific environment

Strategic and Long-Term Impact

Commitment to organisation’s values and vision

Ability to lead standardisation of care

Communication & Information flow

Written and spoken communication skills;

Interpersonal skills and able to communicate with people at all levels;

General Qualities required:

Diplomatic;

Flexibility and capacity of adapt to complex and changing contexts;

Ability to work in an international context and collaborate with international and national experts;

Familiar with multicultural environment;

Dünya Doktorları Derneği is an equal opportunity employer whereby we ensure all hiring and employment decisions, and operates all programs, services, and functions without the practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

7. How to apply:

Please apply with your CV and motivation letter in ENGLISH through our website at https://dunyadoktorlari.org.tr/en/category/jobs/

The deadline for submitting the applications is .

Due to the urgency to fill this post, DDD reserves the right to review the CVs on a rolling basis and selected candidates may be interviewed prior to the closing dates listed.

DDD is not in a position to respond to every applicant individually due to the anticipated high number of applications.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

General Information

DDD retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer a contract with a modified job description or for a different duration, or to offer a contract at a lower grade.