Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
International Organization for Migration - IOM
SPECIAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (SVN) Open to Internal & External Candidates Vacancy No. IOM-SVN/0104/22 Position Title Laboratory Technologist (Technician) Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Classification G4 ( 2 positions) Type of Appointment SVN, Six months with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date As soon as possible Posting Period 26.07.2022 – 09.08.2022   Organizational Context and Scope   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. IOM is committed to the principles of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), an active commitment by organizations engaging in direct assistance to populations in need of aid, to use power responsibly by taking account of, giving account to and being held to account by the people they seek to assist. IOM Ethiopia is committed to involve people affected by crisis and other destabilizing factors in key decisions and processes that impact them and have effective communication and feedback channels that engage diverse members in a community, especially those most vulnerable and marginalized. AAP promotes people-centred approach that reinforces the broader accountability of the organization to all stakeholders including donors, governments and Member States. IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal & External candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy.   Responsibilities and Accountabilities Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor and the overall 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 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.   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.     Ensure standards and the quality of laboratory procedures by strictly following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 3.     Adhere to biosafety measures adopted in the laboratory, minding the safety of oneself and others. 4.     Organize and operate activities on assigned station for accurate, efficient and timely delivery of results. 5.     Perform quality control activities for assigned stations and document results as required. 6.     Facilitate in maintenance of laboratory equipment in good working order and operate equipment appropriately following SOPs. 7.     Facilitate in laboratory stock management and monitor that the equipment and consumables are sufficient for the anticipated work. 8.     Facilitate to 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. 9.     Participate in the development and updating of SOPs as needed. 10.  Participate in the improvement of the service system according to adopted work plan in the laboratory. 11.  Perform such other duties as may be assigned.