Recruitment Notice: 26 Consultants – Laboratory Technicians

CARE is one of the largest humanitarian aid networks in the world, apolitical and non-denominational that supports and manages emergency and development projects by involving communities, collaborating with local partners. Our objective is to fight against all forms of poverty, to defend access to fundamental rights, to combat social injustice. Supporting women’s empowerment and acting for their rights are essential actions in the fight against poverty, which is why women are at the heart of our programs. CARE is present in 100 countries and through the implementation of nearly 1000 emergency and development projects.

In Cameroon since 1978, CARE develops and implements 3 action programs (broken down into several projects) in response to humanitarian crises and support for sustainable development. They are part of the phases of emergency, resilience of women and young people, access to sexual health and reproduction of the populations most at risk, including PLHIV.

As part of the Global Fund NMF3 grant and for the conduct of the IBBS survey, CARE is looking for:

Position: 26 Laboratory Technicians including 2 in 13 towns in Cameroon: Bafoussam, Bamenda, Bertoua, Buea, Douala, Dschang, Ebolowa, Garoua, Kribi, Limbe, Maroua, Ngaoundéré and Yaoundé.

Form of contract: Consultants for 6 months  

Reporting line : IBBS Survey Manager

Job location: In 13 cities in Cameroon

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take blood samples;
• Carry out HIV tests;
• Interpret test results and record them;
• Manage result files;
• Refer the participant to the counselor for post-test counselling;
• Maintain the cold chain for reagents and blood samples;
• Ensure the transport of biological samples;
• Ensure confidentiality of results.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

• Laboratory technician diploma;
• Bac+3 level required;
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a laboratory;
• Skills in laboratory analysis and testing activities;
• Knowledge of the technical characteristics of the raw materials to be analyzed;
• Ability to use specific, traditional and computer-assisted instruments;
• Knowledge of statistical techniques for data collection;
• Skills in the calibration, maintenance and sterilization of laboratory equipment;
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office: Word – Excel – Powerpoint – Outlook.

Personal skills :

• Open-mindedness and ability to work in a team;
• Ability to work independently applying quality standards;
• Analytical skills;
• Accuracy and rigour.
• Speaks and writes French and English (asset).

IMPORTANT – HOW TO APPLY (Follow the instructions please)

1- Persons interested in this offer are kindly requested to complete the form provided for this purpose by following the link below:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=tzMy6BNI9U-JP_YPQAv8ukobPkX4LxZEpqNGSp_clydUNjZBWTU2VVg0Q1pVSEs5OVdMRDZVUVQ2Ri4u

2- At the end of the form, details will be given to you for the transmission of your CV and cover letter

NB  :

1. Female candidates are strongly encouraged;
2. Any application transmitted by a channel other than that indicated above will not be taken into account;
3. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted personally.

Closing date of the offer: 11/11/2022 at 5 p.m. sharp.

HOW TO APPLY

WELL READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN ABOVE TO APPLY, AND NEVER SEND MONEY DURING A RECRUITMENT.