Laboratory Technologist Consultant at International Organization for Migration - IOM

RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks to be performed under this contract

• Ensure strict adherence to fraud prevention measures in all aspects of work performed for  refugees/migrants.
•  Perform laboratory procedures as assigned by the laboratory supervisor for pre-examination, examination, and post- examination activities using the standard relevant equipment.
•  Ensure standards and the quality of laboratory procedures by strictly following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure strict adherence to bio-safety measures during specimen collection, laboratory procedures, disposing of, storing, and shipping of specimens, including the safety of oneself and others.
• Organize and operate activities on assigned station for accurate, efficient, and timely delivery of results. Perform quality control activities for assigned stations and document results as required. Implement and comply with the Internal Quality Assurance System in the laboratory for performed examinations.
• Assist in encoding, updating, and maintaining electronic laboratory records.
•  Ensure the maintenance of laboratory equipment in good working order and operate equipment appropriately following SOPs.
• Facilitate in laboratory stock management and monitor that the equipment and consumables are sufficient for the anticipated work.
• Facilitate the maintenance of established system of organized record keeping and information         management for timely delivery of results, data collection, analysis and reporting for laboratory monitoring and facilitation to operational research.
• Participate in the development and updating of SOPs as needed.
• Participate in the improvement of the service system according to adopted work plan in the laboratory.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Quality of Laboratory of results in a timely   manner following approved SOPs and behavioural competencies including accountability, communication, teamwork, and professionalism.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology, or a related discipline with at least two years of relevant Laboratory experience and valid License to practice in Nigeria.

Experience

• Previous work experience in a busy clinical laboratory, medical institution, International Organizations or NGOs.
• Training and experience in TB, HIV, STDs, and other communicable diseases testing is an added advantage.
• Experience working with laboratory data and records, including electronic health records, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and other software programs.
• Relevant experience and technical knowledge in laboratory equipment, personnel and laboratory operations and practice.

Skills

• Ability to work with Microsoft and Excel