Laboratory Manager – Ebola Response (French Proficiency)

Artsenzondergrenzen; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed-term contract

Travel and accommodation

Daily allowances

Training opportunities

Job summary

MSF is seeking a Laboratory Manager for Ebola emergency response. You will lead laboratory activities, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality testing in a remote, resource-limited setting. French proficiency (B2) is mandatory, with extensive Ebola/ outbreak experience highly valued.

Deployments are 12–16 weeks with 21 days post-deployment monitoring. The role requires a laboratory technician diploma and at least two years of lab work, with readiness for rapid, field-based work.

Qualifications

• French proficiency required (at least B2).
• Essential laboratory technician diploma; tropical diseases training desirable.
• At least 2 years’ experience as a lab technician.
• Experience in Ebola response or emergency settings highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Define and update laboratory activities and budget in the project area.
• Supervise laboratory activities in health facilities and ensure QA.
• Perform quality control across serology, hematology, biochemistry, bacteriology, parasitology.
• Ensure hygiene, safety protocols and staff biohazard awareness.
• Register lab activities and manage related data systems (e.g., EpyTryp).
• Prepare samples for external quality control and report findings to medical staff.

Skills

French proficiency

Ebola response experience

VHF / outbreak response

Flexible and adaptable

Resilient under pressure

Teamwork and MSF principles

Remote field work readiness

2+ years lab experience

Education

Laboratory technician diploma

Desirable tropical diseases training

Tools

EpyTryp

Job description

MSF is seeking a Laboratory Manager for Ebola emergency response. You will lead laboratory activities, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality testing in a remote, resource-limited setting. French proficiency (B2) is mandatory, with extensive Ebola/ outbreak experience highly valued.

Deployments are 12–16 weeks with 21 days post-deployment monitoring. The role requires a laboratory technician diploma and at least two years of lab work, with readiness for rapid, field-based work.