• Special Vacancy Notice
• Open to National Internal and External Candidates
• Position Title : Laboratory Technologist (2 positions)
• Duty Station : Bujumbura, Burundi
• Classification : General Service- G5
• Vacancy number : SVN_ 2023_BI10_10 Laboratory Technologist (2 positions)
• Type of Appointment : SST Special Short-Term contract – Six months with possibility of extension
• Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
• Closing Date : 08 November 2023

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.

Organizational Context and Scope:

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 Bujumbura.

• 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. Facilitate laboratory equipment maintenance to ensure these are in good working order and operate equipment appropriately following SOPs.

• • 7. Facilitate laboratory stock management and monitor that the equipment and consumables are sufficient for the anticipated work.
  • 8. Alert the laboratory supervisor to any problems related to operations, including equipment, stock management and biosafety.
  • 9. 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.
  • 10. Develop and/or update SOPs in coordination with the laboratory supervisor.
  • 11. Participate in the improvement of the service system according to the adopted work plan in the laboratory.
  • 12. Manage and meet client expectations by prioritizing interests and providing services with guiding principles of patients’ dignity, beneficence, and non-maleficence in courteous manner.
  • 13. Ensures compliance with IOM instruction IN 278 and undertakes all designated mandatory trainings.
  • 14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Education and Experience:

• • • 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 of working experience for Bachelor’s degree holders and five years of working experience for diploma holders of relevant clinical laboratory experience in a busy institution, preferably in a laboratory
  • • A valid license to practice, if applicable
  • • 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
  • • Effectively applies and transfers relevant technical knowledge and practices to personnel and laboratory operations.
  • • Organizational skills;
  • • Communication skills.
  • • Teamwork and ability to work under pressure.

VALUES – All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, background check and security clearances.

In order for the applications to be considered valid, IOM only accepts applications with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for application, addressed to the Chief of Mission, International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with a subject line “SVN_ 2023_BI10_10 Laboratory Technologist”

All applications should include a functional e-mail address, mobile numbers, copies of diploma and any other certificate, copy of national ID card and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NO FEE: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, process or training). IOM does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank details.