Starting date of position: ASAP

Place of work: Teknaf, Cox's Bazar

Deadline for applications: 12th November 2026

About Terre des hommes (Tdh):

Terre des Hommes has been working in Bangladesh since 1974, implementing integrated humanitarian and development programmes across Cox's Bazar, Kurigram, and Dhaka. The country programme focuses on Health, Access to Justice (including social cohesion and conflict resolution), and Migration, supported by cross-cutting expertise in Child Protection and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). Tdh's interventions address both humanitarian needs and long-term development priorities, with a strong emphasis on resilience, localization, and systems strengthening. Following the large-scale influx of more than 800,000 Rohingya refugees into Bangladesh since August 2017, Tdh significantly expanded its humanitarian response in Cox's Bazar to provide integrated and life-saving assistance to Rohingya refugees and vulnerable host communities. The response includes comprehensive interventions in Health, WASH, Child Protection, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), and Social Cohesion, delivered in close coordination with government authorities, UN agencies, and humanitarian partners.

Building on its extensive humanitarian experience, Tdh is advancing an integrated Humanitarian–Development–Peace (HDP) Nexus approach that links emergency response with longer-term recovery and resilience. The organization is committed to strengthening local capacities, generating evidence and learning, promoting localization, and leveraging programme experience to inform policy dialogue, advocacy, and sustainable programme expansion across Bangladesh.

Context:

Tdh has been present and active in Bangladesh since 1974 and focuses its work on Migration, tackling child labour, health, child protection, WASH, Access to Justice and humanitarian aid. We are currently working in Dhaka, Cox’s Bazar, Ukhiya, Teknaf, Kurigram and Satkhira.

Description of the position:

The post holder is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the lab facility. They will support the Lab Technologist to ensure the quality of lab procedures, accurate reporting, and the maintenance of lab commodity stocks.

Specific responsibilities:

Operational Support: Prepare indents for reagents and supplies; oversee stock levels and validity of lab supplies; maintain and organize laboratory materials and equipment.

Quality & Maintenance: Assist in quality assurance of lab supplies; perform cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment (following manuals and reporting malfunctions); conduct daily cleaning, sterilization, and washing of glassware.

Sample Management: Ensure proper storage of samples and packaging for transport; ensure safe waste disposal according to national protocols.

Reporting & Data: Assist in preparing lab reports and analyzing accuracy; assist the medical data assistant in compiling daily reports; ensure accurate documentation, record-keeping, and data entry in facility registers and the EMR system.

Team & Compliance: Actively participate in team meetings; provide feedback; ensure strict adherence to infection prevention, control measures, and patient confidentiality; train support staff and nurses on RDT testing and lab safety.

Other: Carry out other related duties assigned by management.

The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project needs.

Tdh General Code of Conduct and Ethical Policies:

• Commits to promoting and complying with the Global Code of Conduct, systematically reporting any violations of the Code through Tdh's formal reporting mechanisms and dealing with any violations of procedures and processes appropriately.

• Raises awareness of the Foundation of the risks of policy non-compliance, violence and abuse, and related rights, towards children, community members and our own employees.

• Undertakes to comply with key ethical policies and guidelines, including the Safeguarding Policy, the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy, the Conflict-of-Interest Policy and other policies related to the prevention of terrorist financing and criminal activities, as well as workplace behaviour.

• Commits to putting values and principles into practice through exemplary behaviour, in full compliance with the Code of Conduct, and always respecting established procedures and processes.

• Commits to developing a compliant and enlightened management culture within the organisation and in our work with children and the communities in which we operate.

Profile: We are looking for a Lab Technologist Assistant with a minimum of 2 years of experience

Education:

• Diploma/B.Sc. in Medical Technology (Laboratory), completed from the Institute of Health Technology or a reputed private institute.

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience. Preference will be given to those with experience in humanitarian settings, Rohingya and surrounding host communities, or clinical research/diagnostic centers.

• Sound knowledge of QC control and calibration; working experience with fully automated/manual centrifuge machines and microscopes.

Languages:

• Fluent in Bangla and proficient in English (written and spoken)

• Fluent in Chittagong/Rohingya dialect is an asset

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel),

• EMR platforms

Salary: Monthly gross salary of BDT. 44,352/-

In addition to the salary, the employee will be entitled to the following benefits in line with Tdh policies:

• Two festival bonuses per year

• Severance pay

• Life insurance for the employee

• Health insurance for the employees and dependents

• Mobile bill coverage

• 18 days annual leave, 14 days sick leave, 10 days casual leave, along with special leave as per organizational policy

These benefits are administered following national staff regulations and it's amendments.

Application procedure:

Only complete applications (Online questions, CV and covering letter) submitted through the Tdh official website will be processed. Additional documents (diplomas, work certificates, etc.) will be requested at a later date. We will only contact those candidates selected for further recruitment.

References check:

Please note that all job offers will be subject to satisfactory references and checks (criminal record and anti-terrorism funding check). Terre des hommes will ask the Human Resources of previous organisations to provide references on any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment, as well as fraud and corruption, during employment, or incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left employment.

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