Laboratory Technologist

Overview

The Laboratory Technologist will provide technical support to laboratory services for Migration Health Assessments and other programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures for pre-examination, examination, and post-examination activities.
• Contribute to the implementation of laboratory quality management systems.
• Ensure standards and quality of laboratory procedures by strictly following SOPs.
• Adhere to biosafety measures.
• Organize and operate activities on assigned station for accurate, efficient and timely delivery of results.
• Perform quality control and quality assurance activities.
• Facilitate laboratory equipment maintenance.
• Facilitate laboratory stock management.
• Alert supervisor to any operational problems.
• Facilitate maintenance of organized record keeping and information management systems.
• Develop and/or update SOPs.
• Participate in the improvement of the service system.
• Manage and meet client expectations.
• Ensure compliance with IOM instruction INS 278 and undertake mandatory trainings.

Required 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; Proven laboratory expertise and/or advanced degree in laboratory specialization is an advantage.

Qualifications

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 is required.

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