ThaiNGO

Job Title

Laboratory Technician

Location

Mae Sot, Tak Province, Thailand

Travel Requirements

Domestic

Length of Contract

April - December 2017 with possibility of extension.

Salary

15,000 – 25,000 THB depends on experience.

Relationships

Reports to

International Rescue Committee (IRC) Laboratory Technician Officer

Suwannimit Foundation (SNF) Medical Manager

Supervises

Direct: None.

Indirect: Camp Laboratory staffs

Others: None.

Coordinates with

Internal: Operations and Program

External: IRC, Partner organizations, Thai government units, other NGO staff

Financial/Budget

Direct:  None

Indirect: None

Responsibilities

Summary

Suwannimit Foundation is a Thailand registered foundation dedicated to strengthening the operational capacity, programming impact and sustainability of community-based organizations that service underprivileged people on the Thailand-Burma border.

Laboratory Technician is the key person from SNF to work closely with IRC Laboratory services in refugee camps in Tak province. Laboratory Technician will need to understand overall lab services and management system in the camp clinics and at the same time provide technical supports to Camp Lab staff and ensuring quality assurance. This position will take a lead role to implement and manage camp lab services after the end of 2017.   

Job Specific

Role 1: Laboratory activities (80%)

1.    Work closely with focal persons to understand of the work in Laboratory activities in camps

2.    Supports Camp laboratory staff by maintaining logs and record books, troubleshooting and resolving problems

3.    Keep all laboratory equipment and materials in camp in good order (hematocrit centrifuge, auto-pipette, refrigerator, microscope, and etc.)

4.    Research and design activities/trainings which can improve the services

Role 2: Coordination and partnership (10%)

1.       Closely coordinate with the Camp Laboratory staff

2.       Communicate with MOPH about issues of Camp laboratory services

Role 3: Reporting (10%)

1.       Submit regular reports as agreed with Medical Manager

2.       File and manage supporting documents as indicated in the monitoring framework

3.       Provide inputs for program development and proposals and sharing of information within SNF regarding meetings, project activities, camp and other coordination issues, or any other relevant information

General

·      Other ad-hoc duties as needed

Position Requirements

Education

·      Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or equivalent

Work Experience

·      At least 2 years’ experience in medical laboratory

Skills/Knowledge/Aptitude

·      Strong organizational skills, good at multi-tasking, flexible. Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing

·      Basic computer literacy such as knowledge in the use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Language(s)

·      Fluency in Thai with English proficiency

·      Karen and/or Burmese skills is an advantage

Motivation

·      Special interest in improving the Laboratory services in the camps

·      Self-motivated, and a self –starter but able to work as part of a team

·      Demonstrated resourcefulness

·      Effective time management

·      Knows when to take action and when to refer

Other

·      Other duties as needed.

Application Details

Please send your CV and letter of interest to HR@suwannimit.org. Closing date of application will be on May 9, 2017. Please indicate in your subject line “Job Application:  Laboratory Technician”.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.