Vacancies at Médecins Sans Frontières-Holland in Zamfara

Laboratory Supervisor At Médecins Sans Frontières-Holland

Médecins Sans Frontières-Holland in Nigeria Limited by Guarantee is an international, private, non-governmental, non- profit humanitarian organization. Our organization offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters, to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. We have been working in Nigeria since February 1996. A Memorandum of Understanding between Medecins Sans Frontieres and the Federal Government of Nigeria facilitates this. MSF-OCA employees are guided by a Code of Conduct which aims to strengthen and support ethical cultures throughout MSF-OCA, based on the core values that guide our medical humanitarian mission.

Job Type:    Definite (1 Year with Possibility of Extension)
Duty Station:    Talata Mafara, Zamfara State 
Publication Date:   23st January 2026
Deadline for Applications:  14th February 2026 (4:00 PM

Main objective and responsibility of the position

Planning, organizing, and carrying out laboratory activities and supervising the laboratory staff according to MSF protocols, security measures, and hygiene standards, in order to support the MSF medical team in the diagnosis of patients’ diseases.

General Accountabilities:

• Participating in the project planning and follow-up and reviewing the laboratory budget when necessary in order to

support MSF’s medical activities.

• Ensuring the compliance of MSF hygiene and safety protocols, both individually and collectively as well as informing staff of existing biological risks.
• Performing laboratory tests and carrying out sample collection (serology, hematology, biochemistry, bacteriology, parasitology …) in accordance with prescriptions as well as ensuring that quality control tests are carried out regularly. Informing the doctor of the results of the tests and keeping a record of the analysis with data from patients.
• Ensuring proper management (cleaning, maintenance, arranging) of all laboratory equipment and the adequate supply of needed equipment and material in order to prevent stock-outs. This includes being responsible for all required automatic instrument calibration, ensuring that no material is taken out of laboratories without prior authorization and carrying out a proper storage system and conditions, inventory, etc. In cooperation with logistics department, ensuring that cold chain is properly maintained in Laboratory areas for both, samples and reagents.
• In the absence of a Laboratory Manager, ensuring proper registration and needs of all lab related activities and implementing a correct use of the associated management tool (EpyTryp. Etc.) in order to have a proper recording of laboratory activities. Preparing and sending slides/samples for external quality control .
• Supervising, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, coaching, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required
• Ensuring that all staff using medical devices are qualified and trained. Ensuring cleaning and minor maintenance tasks are performed according to the protocols. Reporting any malfunction to the project biomedical service.

Producing regular reports on the testing and on any issues / problems related to laboratory personnel and / or the material used.

Context Specific Accountabilities:

The Lab Supervisor will be responsible for supporting and ensuring the performance of all MSF-Supported Lab tests in the Project. The responsibilities of the LS include:

• Working as part of a team with the laboratory technicians of the hospital.
  • Receiving and organizing samples for referrals according to protocols, and keeping documentation of referred samples.
  • Ensuring the availability of blood in the bank, keeping track of blood in the bank, and ensuring proper maintenance of the blood bank.
  • Ensuring proper screening of blood for transfusion and compatibility testing before blood delivery to the ward.
  • Ensuring a proper blood banking system and adequate arrangement for blood in the bank.
  • Ensuring blood is issued in the correct order based on expiry date and proper disposal of expired blood according to IPC and WATSAN Policy.
  • Ensuring that quality controls are done, both IQC and EQC, understanding and interpreting the results for all units.
  • Performing daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment, reporting challenges to the PMR/ laboratory manager and Biomed when encountered.
  • Ensuring capacity building in all project areas, including outreach, where laboratory tests (rapid diagnostic tests) are carried out.
  • Support training physicians, nurses, and lab staff in sample collection for blood culture, CSF, and urine for microbiological studies.
  • Organizing blood culture sample transportation to the Microbiology lab in Sokoto, follow up with the lab for results, and document results in the record book.
  • Requesting from the Pharmacy and supplying orders to the team, doing stock count, storage conditions follow- up, and keeping inventory of all lab items.
  • Participating in Stock review analysis and Forecasted Monthly Consumption for Order Cycles.
  • Keeping organized the data collection system of laboratory results and all information generated from the analysis.
  • Supporting the project in Outbreak sample investigation; sample collection, analysis, packaging, and referral.
  • Compiling and writing the Monthly Medical Report for the department, ensuring all data is captured on DHIS.
  • Reporting all relevant information linked to the activity in the laboratory to the line manager, especially the loss/robbery/damage of laboratory equipment.
  • Perform other laboratory analyses as the program changes.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Please use this link: https://cutt.ly/ztzGgZW6to complete your application.
• After filling out the form, submit your CV, Cover letter, licenses and necessary credentials only to this email: zamfara- jobs@oca.msf.orgwith the subject of the mail ONLY as “Laboratory Supervisor”.
• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• Lastly, only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered.

NOTE:

1. The deadline for the position is 14th February 2026 (4:00 PM)
2. Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted. If you don’t hear from us within a month, please assume your

application has not been successful on this occasion.

• No Transportation and/or Allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
• Any document sent to MSF-OCA (CV, cover letter, copies of diploma etc.) will not be returned.
• No accommodation will be provided upon resuming to the job location if selected.
• By submitting your application, you consent to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) using your personal data only for purposes related to the recruitment process. The information collected is necessary to assess and validate the application to select the most suitable candidate. Your data will be treated confidentially and destroyed after 12 months. Only MSF staff directly involved in the recruitment process have access to your data. MSF does not sell or share your data with third parties under any circumstances.

MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization.