Laboratory Manager at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Job Description

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Established in , IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. With member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over countries, 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 works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people. The IOM Constitution recognizes the link between migration and economic, social and cultural development, as well as to the right of freedom of movement.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Organize laboratory services and its structure for efficient and optimal service deliveryadapting to prevailing local conditions, levels of expertise and available technology. Certify that facilities and bio-safety measures in the laboratory/lies meet internationalstandards and country requirements; by actively participating in planning and designing of newor upgrading existing facilities. Guarantee that standards of laboratory services correspond to HAPs and other programmes or project requirements via keeping Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) up to date and annual review. Ensure high quality with regards to international standards in all aspects of service delivery via internal quality control and organizing and facilitating in external quality assessment. Verify optimum staffing levels for planned workload. Recruit, train, supervise and assesslaboratory staff. Ensure staff development and continuous training needs for staff. Contribute in annual HAP activities planning and budget preparation related to laboratory services. Guarantee that the equipment and consumables are sufficient for the anticipated work load. Plan and organize procurement, delivery, installation, servicing and operation of all laboratory equipment and optimal expenditure of consumables. Validate system of organized record keeping and information management for timely deliveryof results, data collection, analysis and reporting for laboratory monitoring and facilitation to operational research. Liaise on laboratory related topics with national laboratories and laboratories in othercountries, IOM Departments and national relevant entities. Implement and maintain the system of service improvement with available long-term work plan addressing at least laboratory assessment, facilities and safety, process control,information management and customer service. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited academic institution in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology or a related discipline with two years’ relevant experience, or; University degree from an accredited academic institution in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology or a related discipline with four years’ relevant experience.

Experience

Four years of relevant laboratory experience in a busy institution, preferably in a laboratory. Proven management and/or Supervisory, or organizational and planning skills. Demonstrated experience in clinical laboratory techniques including for TB; Demonstrated ability to implement a laboratory quality management system; Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices laboratory biosafety including for a TB containment laboratory; Demonstrate effective managerial and leadership skills in the provision of quality laboratory services; Computer literate with understanding of data collection and analysis for monitoring and continuous improvement of laboratory services and performance. Awareness of the laboratory role in health systems, optimal use of resources for quality and efficient services delivery.