Laboratory Technologist

Job Identification (Reference Number)

11987

Position Title

Laboratory Technologist

Duty Station City

Bujumbura

Duty Station Country

Burundi

Grade

G-5

Contract Type

Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)

Recruiting Type

General Service

Vacancy Type

Special Vacancy Notice

Initial duration

6 months Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
  Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Migration Health Physician), the incumbent will be responsible for technical support to laboratory services with respect to Migration Health Assessments (HAP) and other programmes implemented by the IOM Migration Health Division in country Byujumbura, Burundi.

1.    Perform laboratory procedures as assigned by the laboratory supervisor for pre-examination, examination, and post-examination activities through the use of the standard relevant equipment. 
2.    Contribute to the implementation of laboratory quality management systems under the guidance of the laboratory supervisor. Take on the focal point role for one or more quality system essentials (QSE) as requested by the laboratory supervisor. 
3.    Ensure standards and the quality of laboratory procedures by strictly following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
4.    Adhere to biosafety measures adopted in the laboratory, being responsible for the safety of oneself and others. 
5.    Organize and operate activities on assigned station for accurate, efficient and timely delivery of results. 
6.    Perform quality control and quality assurance activities for assigned stations and document results as required.
7.    Facilitate laboratory equipment maintenance to ensure these are in good working order and operate equipment appropriately following SOPs. 
8.    Facilitate laboratory stock management and monitor that the equipment and consumables are sufficient for the anticipated work. 
9.    Alert the laboratory supervisor to any problems related to operations, including equipment, stock management and biosafety. 
10.    Facilitate maintenance of established systems of organized record keeping and information management for timely delivery of results, data collection, analysis and reporting for laboratory monitoring and facilitation of operational research.
11.    Develop and/or update SOPs in coordination with the laboratory supervisor.
12.    Participate in the improvement of the service system according to the adopted work plan in the laboratory.
13.    Manage and meet client expectations by prioritising interests and providing services with guiding principles of patients’ dignity, beneficence and non-maleficence in courteous manner.
14.    Ensures compliance with IOM instruction INS 278 and undertakes all designated mandatory trainings 
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

 

Education

•     Bachelor’s degree or Diploma from an accredited academic institution in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology or a related discipline in countries where the scope of responsibilities are fulfilled according to national regulations.
•     A valid license to practice, if applicable

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. Experience

•     Three years for Bachelor’s degree holder and five years for diploma holders of relevant clinical laboratory experience in a busy institution, preferably in a laboratory;  
•     Relevant technical knowledge and practices to personnel and laboratory operations;
•     Knowledge and experience in clinical laboratory techniques; 
•     Knowledge of laboratory quality management systems; 
•     Knowledge of the principles and practices laboratory biosafety;
•     Computer literate with understanding of accurate data collection and analysis for monitoring and continuous improvement of laboratory services and performances; and, 
•     Good awareness of the laboratory role in health systems, optional use of resources for quality and efficient services delivery.
•     Proven laboratory expertise and/or advanced degree in laboratory specialization is an advantage .

Skills

•     Effectively applies and transfers relevant technical knowledge and practices to personnel and laboratory operations
•     Organizational skills; 
•     Communication skills. 

Languages

• Required

  Fluency in both written and spoken English and French

  • Desired

    Fluency in Kirundi and Swahili (oral and written)

    IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. Required Competencies IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.