Microbiology referent (m/f)

 Defines strategies and technical norms related to microbiology

• Drafts, reviews and follows the implementation of guidelines, protocols, tools and SOP’s
• Together with the MSF International Laboratory Microbiology Working Group, defines norms, standards and quality controls mechanisms for the setup of microbiology laboratories in the projects.
• Collaborates with the HQ Laboratory Referent to ensure integration of the microbiology approach in the field routine laboratory and diagnostic activities
• Reviews scientific literature on new diagnostic tools related to the scope of ABR and makes recommendations.
• Follows closely the availability of  new diagnostic tools (biomarkers based tests, point of care tools for identification of bacteria,…), as proposed by other WG’s,  and looks for opportunities how to use those in projects.
• Participates in the validation of existing national field microbiology laboratories as reference laboratories for MSF projects in the field
• Ensures coherence with policies and strategies developed and validated by medical referents in vertical topics or transversal domains (surgery, pediatrics, pharmacy, ER, ICU….)
• Collaborates with the MSF ABR working group to select and implement the components of the 3 pillars that will have the largest impact for our beneficiaries

• Monitoring and analysis of Microbiology activity:

• Contributes in the microbio subgroup to the development of data/ variables and indicators to collect in the field to monitor and evaluate activities around microbiology and ensures these indicators are collected in OCB laboratories
• Performs regular analysis of data and shares outcomes with medical teams.
• Produces an analytical medical annual report

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  Collaborate in internal working groups and assure representation outside MSF

• Is an active member  in the OCB ABR working group
• Is an active member in the microbio subgroup of the intersectional task force on ABR
• Participates to the medical department meetings, B&O exercises, and the coordination week
• Connects with external specialists, if relevant, that could be collaborating with MSF on the topic of microbiology and ABR

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  Contribute to the MSF Lebanon branch office objectives and mandate

• As a member of the operational support team of the MSF Lebanon branch office, contributes to the branch office’s operational support strategy and its implementation
• Collaborates with the other colleagues in the operational support team and with the departments in the branch office (communications,…)