POST DESCRIPTION
I. POSITION INFORMATION
VN IOM/KSU/010/2022
Position title Laboratory Administrator (1 Position)
Position grade: G6
Duty station: Kasulu/Makere, United Republic of Tanzania
Type of Appointment & Durations: One Year Fixed Term Contract
Job family: Migration Health.
Organizational unit: MHD
Reports directly to: Migration Health Officer (MHO)
Overall supervised by: Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO)
II. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE
- Under the overall supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO) and direct supervision of the Migration Health Officer (MHO); the successful candidate will assist in the management of drugs, vaccines, medical supplies, and equipment being used in IOM Sub Office.
III. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Organize laboratory services and oversee daily activities for efficient and optimal service delivery while adapting services to prevailing local conditions, levels of expertise and available technology.
- Verify that facilities and bio-safetyy measures in the laboratory meet international standards and country requirements; inform the supervisor of any noncompliance and propose corrective actions.
- Verify That standards of laboratory services correspond to HAPs and other programmes or project requirements via keeping Stand Operating Procedures (SOPs) up to date and annual review.
- Maintain Maintain and promote 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.
- Monitor needs of staffing levels for planned workload. Participate in recruiting, training, guiding and supervising laboratory staff. Promote staff development and continuous training needs for staff.
- Participate in annual HAP activities planning and budget preparation related to laboratory services.
- Ensure that the equipment and consumables are sufficient for the anticipated workload. Plan and coordinate procurement, delivery, installation, and operation of all laboratory equipment and optimal expenditure of consumables.
- Monitor 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.
- Liaise on laboratory related topics with national laboratories and laboratories in other countries, IOM Departments, and national relevant entities.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
IV. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
High School Diploma/ Certificate from an accredited academic institution in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology, or a related discipline with six years of relevant experience. Or
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent or Higher from an accredited academic institution in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology, or a related discipline with four years of relevant experience.
EXPERIENCE
- Six years of relevant laboratory experience in a busy institution, preferably in a mycobacteriology laboratory.
- Effectively applies and transfers relevant technical knowledge and practices to personnel and laboratory operations.
- Computer literate with understanding of accurate data collection and analysis for monitoring and continuous improvement of laboratory services and performance.
- Good awareness of the laboratory role in health systems, optimal use of resources for quality and efficient services delivery.
- Supervisory training and/or experience is a distinct advantage.
V. LANGUAGES
Required
(specify the required knowledge)
Desirable
- Fluency in both English and Kiswahili, written and spoken, required.
- Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
VI. COMPETENCIES[1]
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
- Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
- Integrity and transparency: maintain 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.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1
- 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 serviceoriented 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 action and delegated work.
- Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
- Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
- Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
- Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
SIGNATURES:
1ST LEVEL SUPERVISOR DATE
2ND LEVEL SUPERVISOR DATE
Other:
Qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for UN vacancies and are protected from discrimination during all stages of employment.
Females with qualifications are encouraged to apply.
No fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training, or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should fill in the PH form, submit CV’s and cover letter indicating Vacancy Notice number with 3 professional references and contacts to email address: tzvacancy@iom.int
The vacancy is open for both internal and external candidates Tanzanian national only.
Only e-mail applications will be considered.
The deadline for submitting the application is 13 April 2022.
Competencies and respective levels should be drawn from the Competency Framework of the Organization.
