Expedited SVN-Senior Laboratory Technologist- Internal

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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 and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and direct 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 Kathmandu, NEPAL.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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. 

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Ensure that external laboratories performing testing on behalf of IOM meet IOM and national quality standards.

10. Achieve and maintain national licensing and/or recognition according to the national requirements, or agreement, in collaboration with the CMHO and CoM. 

11. Participate in annual HAP activities planning and budget preparation related to laboratory services.

12. Liaise on laboratory related topics with national laboratories and laboratories in other countries, IOM Departments and national relevant entities. 

13. Establish, monitor and ensure a system of laboratory customer services meeting the expectations of clients, medical personnel, and counterparts; prioritize clients’ interests and delivering of services with guiding principles of clients’ dignity, beneficence and non-maleficence in courteous manner by the laboratory.

14. Ensures compliance with IOM instruction INS 278 and undertakes all designated mandatory trainings.

15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

• 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 is required.

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

• 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.

• Proven laboratory expertise and/or advanced degree in laboratory specialization is an advantage 

• Effectively applies and transfers relevant technical knowledge and practices to personnel and laboratory operations

• Organizational skills; 

• Communication skills

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

For this position, Fluency in English and Nepal language is required (oral and written).

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

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Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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