Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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.
IOM UN Migration is looking to hire laboratory technologists for technical support to laboratory services concerning migration health assessments.
Laboratory Technologist: Job Summary
- Reference Number: SVN2023-005
- Position Title: Laboratory Technologist (2 positions)
- Duty Station: Kumasi, Ghana
- Classification: G5
- Type of Appointment: Special Short-Term Graded, Nine ( 9) Months with possibility of extension
- Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
- Closing Date: 21 st December,2023
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Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer, 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 Kumasi, GHANA.
Responsibilities: Laboratory Technologists at IOM UN Migration
- 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.
- 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.
- Ensure standards and the quality of laboratory procedures by strictly following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Adhere to biosafety measures adopted in the laboratory, being responsible for the safety of oneself and others.
- Organize and operate activities on assigned station for accurate, efficient and timely delivery of results.
- Perform quality control and quality assurance activities for assigned stations and document results as required.
- Facilitate laboratory equipment maintenance to ensure these are in good working order and operate equipment appropriately following SOPs.
- Facilitate laboratory stock management and monitor that the equipment and consumables are sufficient for the anticipated work.
- Alert the laboratory supervisor to any problems related to operations, including equipment, stock management and biosafety.
- 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.
- Develop and/or update SOPs in coordination with the laboratory supervisor.
- Participate in the improvement of the service system according to the adopted work plan in the laboratory.
- Manage and meet client expectations by prioritising interests and providing services with guiding principles of patients’ dignity, beneficence, and non-maleficence in courteous manner.
- Ensures compliance with IOM instruction INS 278 and undertakes all designated mandatory trainings.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
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Required Qualifications and Experience: Laboratory Technologists at IOM UN Migration
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 is fulfilled according to national regulations.
- 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;
- A valid license to practice, if applicable
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Experience
- 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.
Skills
- Effectively applies and transfers relevant technical knowledge and practices to personnel and laboratory operations.
- Organizational skills;
- Communication skills.
- Languages
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REQUIRED
For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
DESIRABLE
Working knowledge of French and other local languages
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Competencies
- The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
VALUES – All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five 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.
Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
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CORE COMPETENCIES – Behavioural indicators – Level 1
Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link:https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
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Other:
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within
commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Accra, Ghana on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
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How to apply: Laboratory Technologists at IOM UN Migration
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications directly to accravacancies@iom.int by 21st December 2023 at the latest, specifying the vacancy reference number SVN2023-005 and the candidate’s full name in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period: From 07.12.2023 to 21.12.2023
No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
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