Laboratory Technician at International Organization for Migration (IOM): (Deadline 26 March 2023)

Position Title

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Laboratory Technician

Organizational Unit

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MHD

Duty Station

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IOM Kigali, Rwanda

Type of Appointment

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 Non-staff

Estimated Start Date

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As soon as possible

 Closing Date

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 March 27, 2023

Reference Code

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CFA 2023/06 – RW

II. Organizational Context and Scope

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners.  IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.  It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context: 

Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor and the overall supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO) 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 Kigali, Rwanda:

III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities

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. Ensure standards and the quality of laboratory procedures by strictly following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
3. Adhere to biosafety measures adopted in the laboratory, minding the safety of oneself and others.
4. Organize and operate activities on assigned station for accurate, efficient and timely delivery of results.
5. Perform quality control activities for assigned stations and document results as required.
6. Facilitate in maintenance of laboratory equipment in good working order and operate equipment appropriately following SOPs.
7. Facilitate in laboratory stock management and monitor that the equipment and consumables are sufficient for the anticipated work.
8. Facilitate to maintenance of established system of organized record keeping and information management for timely delivery of results, data collection, analysis and reporting for laboratory monitoring and facilitation to operational research.
9. Participate in the development and updating of SOPs as needed.
10. Participate in the improvement of the service system according to adopted work plan in the laboratory.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

IV. Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Completed Bachelor’s degree or Diploma from an accredited academic institution in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology or a related discipline.

Experience

• At least two years of relevant laboratory experience in a busy institution, preferably in a laboratory;
• Relevant technical knowledge and practices to personnel and laboratory operations;
• Computer literate with understanding of accurate data collection and analysis for monitoring and continuous improvement of laboratory services and performance; and,
• Good awareness of the laboratory role in health systems, optimal use of resources for quality and efficient services delivery.

V. Languages

Required (specify the required knowledge)

Advantageous

English and Kinyarwanda

French

Notes

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment