Laboratory Technician/Store Keeper

Marie Stopes International Ethiopia
Full time Posted: Jun 12, 2026
Career Level
Mid Level(3-5 years)
Location
Bishoftu and Dessie, Oromia
Salary
Deadline
Jun 20, 2026
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About This Role

This dual-function role at Marie Stopes International Ethiopia combines clinical lab work with inventory and supply chain management. It suits a health professional who is equally comfortable running diagnostic tests and maintaining stock control systems. Given the locations in Bishoftu and Dessie, the position likely supports both urban clinic operations and outreach services in surrounding communities. The role demands someone who can balance patient-facing diagnostic duties with behind-the-scenes responsibility for equipment and reagent availability.

What the Requirements Say About This Role

The call for 3-5 years of experience suggests the employer needs someone who can work independently from day one, without extensive on-site training. Emphasizing custody of lab supplies and apparatus implies the organization prioritizes cost control and waste reduction in resource-limited settings. The requirement to handle both specimen collection and equipment maintenance points to a preference for multi-skilled professionals who can step in wherever needed, rather than narrowly specialized technicians.

How to Approach This Application

Your cover letter should lead with examples of managing lab inventories and preventing stockouts, not just testing skills. Highlight any experience with cold chain management for reagents or working in facilities with intermittent power supply. Emphasize your understanding of quality control protocols for both testing accuracy and equipment calibration. The employer will likely prioritize candidates who can demonstrate cost-consciousness and meticulous record-keeping in previous roles.

Best Fit

Who This Role Suits

Best suited for a mid-career lab technician who enjoys variety and can handle operational logistics alongside clinical duties. Competition will be moderate but serious, as Marie Stopes International Ethiopia is a respected NGO with structured career paths.

  1. JOB SUMMARY 

    Under immediate supervision of the Centre Manager/Clinical Head/Manager, the Laboratory Technician undertakes tests of collected specimen, according to the prescription of the health care professional; collects specimen and labels them; handles the laboratory apparatus for testing; ensures the laboratory equipment and reagents are safely kept and are in working conditions all the time; may act as a custodians of laboratory reagents and apparatus and medical supplies.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    DUTIES/TASKS

  • Collects and labels all specimens and ensures that they are as per the order;

  • Undertakes laboratory tests as prescribed by the medical staff;

  • Puts the interest of clients / patients above all other considerations and ensures the confidentiality of all cases;

  • Handles properly all laboratory instruments / equipment and ensures timely reporting of mechanical failures;

  • Ensures proper receipt, storage, safe keep, utilization and regular replenishment of enough stocks of required lab supplies by pre-establishing re order level;

  • Maintains proper, up-to-date and orderly daily records of laboratory tests on registration book and ensures their readily availability for reference and inspection;

  • Receives laboratory reagents by checking and ensuring the date of expiry;

  • Renders proper training to technicians and / or assistants, as deemed necessary;

  • Ensures the maintenance of a high level of standard;

  • Avails himself/herself to regular stock taking as and when required;

  • Prepares and submits monthly and / or annual laboratory and stock reports, as deemed necessary;

  • Ensures proper storage handling, and issuance of drugs, office supplies and other store items as per MSIE Store management procedures;

  • Receives, stores, tags and tracks store Items, prepares property lists and Keep Separate register of all store Items;
  • Maintains the store records area, and storage area in a neat and orderly manner;
  • Receives and inspects all incoming materials and reconciles with receipts or Issue Vouchers; 

  • Performs related tasks as required.

  1. PERSON SPECIFICATIONS 

Qualification Requirements 

  1. Education 

     Diploma as lab technician

    1. Experience

Two years’ experience 

  1. Skills, Attitudes and Attributes
  • Capacity to learn from seniors

  • Basic understanding of lab apparatus operation

  • Ability to be methodical

  • Good recording practice

  • Pro-choice 

How To Apply

How to Apply

We invite candidates meeting the required qualifications to download and fill the job application form from https://mariestopes.org.et/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2022/06/MSIE-Job-Application-Form.pdf and email to [email protected] before the closing date of this announcement on June 19,2026  i.e. within Seven (7) consecutive days.

Please note that we ONLY consider those who filled in the application form and send us back.  We regret to inform that we do not accept CV at this stage.

Please mention the title of the position and workplace you applied for on the subject line of your email.

Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, and we are unable to provide any feedback on unsuccessful applications.

CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

MSI ETHIOPIA REPRODUCTIVE CHOICES STRONGLY ENCOURAGE FEMALE CANDIDATES TO APPLY!

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