Job Description

TITLE: Laboratory Mentor Project Name CONRAD TEAM/PROGRAMME: Health and Nutrition LOCATION: Abyei Project Period 01-Apr-2026 to 31-Dec-2026 GRADE 4 CONTRACT LENGTH: 9 months Duty Station Abyei Administrative area (AAA) Type of contract non- relocatable Travel As per the project requirement, local travel within AAA

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level TBD: the role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; ore because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Laboratory Mentor will be fully based in the designated Abyei Administrative Area and will be responsible for supporting the establishment, strengthening, and quality assurance of laboratory services in primary health care facilities in Abyei. The role focuses on building staff capacity, ensuring adherence to laboratory standards, and improving the accuracy and reliability of diagnostic service. The Laboratory Mentor will Work closely with the AAA health authorities and partners in providing on-the-job training to health and lab staff, and Support outbreak response activities when necessary.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: TBC

Dimensions:

• External

MOH/CHD, Other NGOs

• Internal

To provide regular information and period reports on the project activities as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing and running basic laboratory services, ensuring equipment and supplies are available and properly used.
• Manage laboratory services, materials, and reagents in accordance with established MoH standards and protocols.
• Provide on-the-job training for health and lab staff, strengthen capacity in sample collection and handling, and improve biosafety and IPC practices.
• Maintain laboratory registers and ensure timely reporting of results to the Medical Officer and project team.
• Implement QA/QC systems, perform supportive supervision and mentorship visits, and ensure adherence to national standards.
• Observe universal precautions and ensure that staff assisting in the lab conforms to the same
• Conduct monthly inventory of laboratory reagents and make timely requisitions.
• Ensure the proper safekeeping of laboratory equipment and reagents, and the smooth operation of the laboratory.
• Ensure safe and correct disposal of sharps, healthcare waste materials as required per the MoH Health facilities SOPs.
• Monitor consumption and inventory levels, support requisition and distribution of supplies, and ensure proper storage and maintenance of equipment. Participating in staff meetings, as may be required.
• Ensure working environment in the laboratory is as per the MoH standards and guidelines
• Participating in outbreak investigation where necessary
• Ensures that all procedures are properly documented in the laboratory registers
• Ensure accurate data recording and reporting, support integration into HMIS, and prepare regular reports.
• Able to carry out any other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned by his/her immediate supervisor.
• Provide feedback and information that are of relevance to the program.

Other general duties

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

Qualification/ Experience

• Diploma and preferably degree in laboratory investigation and services from a recognised institution.
• Gained training/ mentorship skills in capacity strengthening laboratory technician or assistant experiences from a recognized institution.
• 3-5 years’ experience working and mentoring lab staff in a busy health facility (desirable)
• Fluent in English and Arabic; knowledge of local languages an advantage
• Ability to work under stressful conditions in an isolated area

Desirable

• Knowledge of the area where the post is located
• Proven team and personnel management experience

Date of issue: March 26/2026 Author:

JD agreed by: Date: Updated By: Date: Evaluated: Date: The Organization
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

· No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
· All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
· Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.