Lab Technician Support Intern

MSI Reproductive Choices Afghanistan (MSIA) is a branch of MSI, a global, non-profit, and non-governmental organization headquartered in London, UK, and was established in August 2002 after registration with the Government of Afghanistan. MSIA follows the local mission statement of MSI: Improve Afghan women’s health and well-being so that they can, in turn, build strong, healthy families. Our vision is to be the organization that Afghan women seek out for high-quality, client-centered health care provided by women, for women.

We focus on reducing maternal mortality by providing quality and sustainable maternal-child health (MCH) and reproductive health (RH) services and information in 18 provinces of Afghanistan, namely Kabul, Balkh, Herat, Jawzjan Faryab, Nangarhar, Helmand, Kandahar, Baghlan, Kunduz, Badakhshan, Takhar, Samangan, Kapisa, Farah, Ghor, Bamiyan and Paktia in coordination with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) of Afghanistan. 

MSIA strives to enhance women's health outcomes in the aforementioned provinces by delivering vital reproductive and maternal-child health services through multiple channels such as centers, outreaches, the private sector, and MS Ladies (Family Health Houses).

• Assist the Lab Technician in performing standard, high-quality laboratory examinations, including: Malaria thin and thick slide assay, Stool examination, Urine analysis, WBC count, Differential blood count, Blood group testing, Brucellosis testing, Toxoplasmosis testing, Typhoid fever (O and H antigen titration), and Pregnancy tests.
• Help ensure accurate, timely results for all laboratory clients.
• Support the registration of clients and documentation of laboratory results.
• Assist in maintaining organized and secure records of examination outcomes.
• Provide technical updates or reports to the Clinic In-Charge when required.
• Support the Lab Technician in guiding and referring clients to the Doctor, Midwife, or Family Planning services when necessary.
• Learn correct and safe operation of all laboratory equipment, including microscopes.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is properly protected from sunlight, electrical hazards, and
• Assist the Lab Technician in performing standard, high-quality laboratory examinations, including: Malaria thin and thick slide assay, Stool examination, Urine analysis, WBC count, Differential blood count, Blood group testing, Brucellosis testing, Toxoplasmosis testing, Typhoid fever (O and H antigen titration), and Pregnancy tests.
• Help ensure accurate, timely results for all laboratory clients.
• Support the registration of clients and documentation of laboratory results.
• Assist in maintaining organized and secure records of examination outcomes.
• Provide technical updates or reports to the Clinic In-Charge when required.
• Support the Lab Technician in guiding and referring clients to the Doctor, Midwife, or Family Planning services when necessary.
• Learn correct and safe operation of all laboratory equipment, including microscopes.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is properly protected from sunlight, electrical hazards, and other potential damage.
• Assist and support the Lab Technician during laboratory-related emergencies.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Provencial Coordinator (PC) or Clinic In-Charge.
• Help the Lab Technician check the quality of laboratory reagents, including verifying expiry dates.
• Ensure children do not enter your workspace during official working hours.
• Ensure food or beverages are never stored inside laboratory refrigerators.
• Prevent unnecessary referral of clients outside the clinic when services are available internally
• other potential damage.
• Assist and support the Lab Technician during laboratory-related emergencies.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Provencial Coordinator (PC) or Clinic In-Charge.
• Help the Lab Technician check the quality of laboratory reagents, including verifying expiry dates.
• Ensure children do not enter your workspace during official working hours.
• Ensure food or beverages are never stored inside laboratory refrigerators.
• Prevent unnecessary referral of clients outside the clinic when services are available internally

Qualification:

• Diploma in Laboratory
• Demonstrated understanding of health system context and medical market (or similar) in Afghanistan.
• High level of written and oral communications skills in Dari and English, with a confident and professional manner.
• Proven ability to effectively work across teams

Skills:

• Keen intellect with strong analytical skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing and to make effective public presentations.
• Ability to work well with others in team environments
• Must be able to satisfy the clients
• Should be able to work in deadline driven/results orientated atmospheres
• Strong people management skills
• Strategic guidance and planning skills
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking capabilities.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to fill out the MSI-A application form by clicking the link below and send a copy of their updated CV (no educational or job certifications) by the closing date.

Please note that MSI-A does not charge applicants any recruitment fees. MSI-A is an equal-opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity at all levels. MSI-A has a strict non-discriminatory policy in its hiring and selection processes. All applicants will receive equal consideration, and applicants from all ethnic, racial, and economic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please be aware that only those candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.