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Position Title               :  Laboratory Technician

Duty Station                :  Mae Sot, Thailand

Classification              :  General Service (G-4, THB 61,967.50 per month)

Type of Appointment  :  Special Short Term Contract

Initial 8 months with possibility of extension

Desired Start Date      :  As soon as possible

Closing Date               :  31 January 2023

Reference Code         :  SVN005/2023

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.

1. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE:

Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Manager 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 Maesot Sub-office, Thailand.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• 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.
• Ensure standards and the quality of laboratory procedures by strictly following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Adhere to biosafety measures adopted in the laboratory, minding 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.
• Facilitate in 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 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.
• 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.

3. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

• School diploma with four years of relevant experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology or related fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience.

EXPERIENCE

• At least two years of relevant laboratory experience in a busy institution, preferably in a laboratory;

SKILLS

• 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; and,
• Good awareness of the laboratory role in health systems, optimal use of resources for quality and efficient services delivery.

4. LANGUAGES

• Fluency in English and Thai (oral and written) is required.

5. DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES:

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

• Teamwork: Establishes strong relationships with colleagues and partners; relates well to people at all levels.
• Delivering results: Shows understanding of own role and responsibilities in relation to expected results.
• Managing and sharing knowledge:  Keeps abreast of new developments in own field of competence and creates opportunities for knowledge management initiatives.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities within own role and honors commitments to others and to the Organization.
• Communication: encourages others to share their views, using active listening to demonstrate openness and to build understanding of different perspectives.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighboring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighboring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to the IOM Bangkok Human Resources Unit at e-mail bkkrecruitment@iom.int by January 31, 2023 at the latest.

Kindly indicate the reference code SVN005/2023 followed by your full name in the subject line.

Applications should include:

a) a cover letter, indicating the dates of availability;

b) a curriculum vitae;

c) a duly completed IOM Personal History Form which can be downloaded from https://thailand.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl1371/files/Vacancies/Form/iom-personal-history-form-270122.xls.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period: From 17.01.2023 to 31.01.2023