Call for Applications: On-call Laboratory Assistant

Call for Applications

Reference Code: CFA – 03/2024

Position Title: On-call Laboratory Assistant

Duty Station: Kathmandu, Nepal

Type of Appointment: Ungraded, On-Call, 5 positions

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 09 December 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.

Context:

Under the overall administrative supervision of the Chief of Mission and technical guidance form the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO) and direct supervision of the Senior Laboratory Technologist or Laboratory Supervisor, 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 Kathmandu, Nepal.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Required Qualifications and Experience:

1. Perform simple laboratory procedures as assigned by the laboratory supervisor for simple specimen collection, reagent, media and test station preparation through the use of the standard relevant equipment. 
2. Adhere to standards and the quality measures of assigned laboratory procedures by strictly following SOPs.
3. Adhere to bio-safety measures adopted in the laboratory, minding the safety of oneself and others.
4. Assist technical personnel for accurate, efficient and timely delivery of results by receiving and processing request forms, data entry, scheduling of clients, printing and submitting laboratory test reports.
5. Provide general support to quality control activities undertaken in the laboratory. 
6. Monitor and facilitate to laboratory storage (such as refrigerators, incubators, etc.) equipment performance and maintenance.
7. Support the laboratory stock management and monitoring by verifying that equipment and consumables are sufficient for the anticipated daily work. 
8. Maintain the established system of organized record keeping. 
9. Participate in updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed.
10. Participate in the improvement of laboratory services according to an adopted work plan in the laboratory.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science with 1 year of relevant work experience; or
• Completion of two years of technical education in laboratory after high school with three years of relevant work experience.
• Registered in Nepal Health Professional Council.

Experience

• Experience working in a clinical laboratory.

Skills

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, on-depth use of MS office applications data collection and manipulation;
• Teamwork oriented with capacity to work independently;
• High level of integrity;
• Ability to work with various clients under pressure.

Languages

Fluency in English, Nepali is required.

Required Competencies

Values 

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains 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.

Core Competencies – behavioral indicators

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment. Only Nepali Nationals will be considered for this position.

How to apply:

Interested Candidates are invited to submit their application referring to this advertisement with CV and three references to the following address: Human Resource Department, International Organization for Migration, P.O. Box 25503, Panipokhari, Kathmandu or email to iomnepaljobs@iom.int by 09 December 2024.

Posting period:

From 05.12.2024 to 09.12.2024