MICROBIOLOGIST

The microbiology laboratory contributes to the diagnosis of infections, which optimise patient individual antimicrobial management. The role also plays an essential role in the surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and advice on infection control issues.

As a Microbiologist, you oversee all the clinical microbiology activities and work closely with the IPC (Infection Prevention and Control) Specialist. You deploy and support microbiology laboratories including new conventional microbiology laboratories within different projects (which entails microbiology laboratory assessments); ensure proper recording of results; prepare laboratory supply orders (local and international); recruit laboratory staff; and train laboratory technicians according to MSF microbiology laboratory protocols. You also collaborate on the auditing and the feedback of antimicrobial therapies based on antimicrobial susceptibility testing for specific pathogens; and report unusual patterns of resistance, test supplementary agents, and provide advice on therapy for patients. 
 

PREREQUISITES

•    Degree in Medical Laboratory technology, Biology or Clinical pharmacy with a Master/PhD in clinical microbiology; or equivalent through professional experience 
•    2 years of relevant experience in bacteriology services, in a hospital setting
•    Strong skills in antibiogram analysis and identification of antibiotic resistance mechanisms 
•    Experience in team management, laboratory activity organisation and training
•    Good French and English language skills, Arabic is an asset
•    Previous NGO experience is an asset
•    Adhere to the MSF Charter and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment
•    Adhere to our Behavioral Commitments
•    Willingness to leave on mission without your partner and/or family and to work in an unstable environment

LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT

•    6 to 12 months