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IOM Senior Laboratory Technologist Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

IOM Senior Laboratory Technologist Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

IOM Uganda looking for “Senior Laboratory Technologist”.

Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before August 17, 2023.

The International Organization for Migration is an intergovernmental organization that provides services and advice concerning migration to governments and migrants, including internally displaced persons, refugees, and migrant workers. In September 2016, IOM became a related organization of the United Nations.

IOM Senior Laboratory Technologist Jobs 2023

The IOM has published a job vacancy announcement on August 12, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Senior Laboratory Technologist to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

Recruiter International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Position Senior Laboratory Technologist
Location Kampala, Uganda
Country Uganda
Total Vacant Post 01
Qualification University Degree
Experience Required Minimum Five years
Application Deadline August 17, 2023

IOM Job Vacancy 2023

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

  • Organize laboratory services and oversee daily activities for efficient and optimal service delivery while adapting services to prevailing local conditions, levels of expertise and available technology.
  • Implement a laboratory quality management system according to national and/or international guidelines, towards compliance with ISO 15189:2012 or similar standards, in collaboration with the regional laboratory coordinator.
  • Ensure that facilities and biosafety measures in the laboratory meet international standards and country requirements inform the Regional Laboratory Coordinator of any non-compliance and propose corrective actions.
  • Ensure that IOM quality standards for laboratory services are applied and meet the needs for HAP and other programmes or other project requirements through the development and maintenance of a laboratory quality manual that includes Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which are up to date and undergo annual review.
  • Ensure that the equipment and consumables are sufficient for the anticipated workload. Plan and coordinate procurement, delivery, installation, maintenance and operation of all laboratory equipment and optimal expenditure of consumables.
  • Implement and maintain the system of organized record keeping, using IOM LIMS and MedStock applications, and information management for timely delivery of results, data collection, analysis and reporting for laboratory monitoring and facilitation to operational research
  • Maintain and promote high quality with regards to international standards in all aspects of service delivery via internal quality control and organizing participation in external quality assurance according to IOM standards.
  • Monitor needs of staffing levels for planned workload. Participate in and facilitate recruiting, training, guiding and supervising laboratory staff. Maintain records of staff development and training.
  • Ensure that external laboratories performing testing on behalf of IOM meet IOM and national quality standards.

Position in Organization:

  • Position Title: Senior Laboratory Technologist G7 (1 Position)
  • Reference No: VN/UG/022/2023
  • Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
  • Classification: General Service Staff, Grade G7
  • Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
  • Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
  • Closing Date: 17th August 2023

Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology or a related discipline
  • In addition, preferably, Master’s degree or higher degree from an accredited academic institution.
  • A valid license to practice, if applicable.

Experience

  • Five years for Bachelor’s degree holder with relevant clinical laboratory experience in a busy institution, preferably in a laboratory.
  • Proven management and/or Supervisory, organizational and planning skills.
  • Effectively applies and transfers relevant technical knowledge and practices to personnel and laboratory operation.
  • Demonstrated experience in clinical laboratory techniques;
  • Demonstrated ability to implement a laboratory quality management system;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices laboratory biosafety;
  • Demonstrate effective managerial and leadership skills in the provision of quality laboratory services;
  • Computer literate with good understanding of data collection and analysis for monitoring and continuous improvement of laboratory services and performance.
  • Awareness of the laboratory role in health systems, optimal 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

  • Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.
  • Working knowledge of one additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is advantageous.

Required Competencies

Values

  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
  • Integrity and transparency: maintain 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.

How to Apply IOM Senior Laboratory Technologist Jobs 2023

For an application to be considered valid, IOM will only accept applications which should include a cover letter (not more than one page) and résumé highlighting the required education and experience.

Interested applicants may send their applications to hruganda@iom.int no later than 17th August 2023 Reference Number and Position Title (VN/UG/022/2023 – Senior Laboratory Technologist G7- Kampala, Uganda) should be specified in the SUBJECT field.

Required: After sending your application through hruganda@iom.int. YOU ARE REQUIRED to fill in the recruitment Questionnaire using the link: – Pre-Screening Form.

Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

Posting period: From 04th August 2023-17th August 2023.

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