Laboratory Technologist At International Organization for Migration

Position Title: Laboratory Technologist

Duty Station: Doha, Qatar

Classification: General Service Staff, G-5

Type of Appointment: One Year Fixed Term, with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 01 September 2024

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 is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. 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, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo

(the); Cook Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See;

Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar;

Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru;

Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas;

Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As the leading international organization for migration, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management, advanced understanding of migration issues, encourage social and economic development through migration, and uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants of affected by the ongoing emergency.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer and direct supervision of the Laboratory Manager, 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 CAS Doha, Qatar.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

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

15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

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
• Experience working in IOM CAS, Qatar is an added advantage.

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.

Skills

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

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

REQUIRED

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Notes

*Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies

Values

· respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

· maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

· demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

· Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

· Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

· develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

· produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

· continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

· takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

· encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.