Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
JOB VACANCY
MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES FRANCE
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a non-profit, independent international humanitarian organization committed to delivering medical aid to populations facing crises, with a steadfast commitment to impartiality and without regard to race, religion, creed, or political affiliation. In Malawi, MSF collaborates closely with the Ministry of Health and the local community, particularly in the Cervical Cancer project in the Blantyre and Chiradzulu districts, as well as the CBO Project in Zalewa and Dedza District.
MSFF is looking for its Blantyre Office:
DATA ENTRY OPERATOR-HISTOPATHOLOGY LABORATORY
Workplace : Blantyre
Type of contract : 1 Year Fixed Term Contract with possibility of extension.
Start date : June 2025
Main purpose of the position
Carry out all activities related to entry of medical data into the mission database, according to MSF protocols and maintaining confidentiality, to have reliable and up to date information.
Job Summary
- Enter medical data (e.g. patient data, dates of visit, content of prescription, viral load, etc.) in mission’s database on a regular basis and according to MSF
- Participate in compilation of data both from MSF structures and from collaborating health facilities.
- Participate in the search for missing data.
- Update files of existing patients and make any corrections needed.
- Make regular back-ups of all data processed.
- Look after all equipment provided and keep recording area clean and tidy, giving special importance to all patient files.
- Report any issue concerning data management to superiors.
- Elaborate statistical reports when required by the medical team.
- Ensure, promote and maintain confidentiality regarding all information registered.
Specific Accountabilities
- Reception of cytological and histological samples. Checking that the names on form and the samples match. Communicate to lab technician about the quantity of formalin and cytology specimen to peioritise.
- Registration and coding on samples with Laboratory Number in excel register. Ensuring that samples are registered in collected register based on the location of the patient.
- Assisting with centrifuging of cytological specimen.
- Recording temperature of the room and documentation.
- Disinfection of the bench and equipment in the morning and at the end of the day.
- Assisting with wastes management
- Registration of histopathology and cytology specimen in EMR
- Transferring of information from request form to electronic form.
- Recording and uploading reports in EMR.
- Compilation and preparation of regular monthly data reports.
- Obtaining missing information from nurse aids and clarifying missing reports queries.
- Assisting with retrieving slides/blocks and forms for review.
Requirements
Qualification: At least a Certificate in related studies.
Experience: Desirable 2 years’ experience in using software used for recording (i.e. Fuchia, EpiInfo, etc.)
Language: English and Chichewa
Competencies: Commitment to MSF Principles, Teamwork and cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Results, and Quality Oriented, and Stress Management.
How to Apply
Applicants meeting the requirements are encouraged to send their Cover Letter, Updated CV, ID Copy, and relevant certificates, in Pdf or word format addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) France P.O. Box 2736, Blantyre
Email: msff-blantyre-recruitment@paris.msf.org
Please use the subject line “DATA ENTRY OPERATOR-HISTOPATHOLOGY LABORATORY – Your Full Name.” Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. Indicate only the Position and Your Full Name as the Subject Line of the email. The closing date for receiving applications is Wednesday April 30, 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
MSF is an equal opportunity employer: all applicants will be equally considered under the same criteria and expectations. MSF does not charge any application/recruitment or training fees: if ever you are requested to pay any amount to process your application or access employment with MSF, do not pay and please inform the MSF administration on email: msff-blantyre-recruitment@paris.msf.org as soon as possible.