Laboratory Supervisor

Open to Internal and External Candidates
VN 2022/04 (GS-HCMC)

Position Title : Laboratory Supervisor
Duty Station : HCMC, Vietnam
Classification : General Service Staff, Grade 5 (UN salary scale)
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : March 22, 2022

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 a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications are welcome from first-and second-tier candidates. For the purpose of this vacancy, the internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates. Internal candidates on regular or fixed-term contracts should meet the minimum of time in post requirement of eighteen months or more at the time of the closing of the VN. The minimum time in post requirement will be reduced to six months or more for those with short-term contracts.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and the technical supervision of the Regional Laboratory Supervisor, 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 Vietnam.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Assist to organize and operate activities which strictly follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on assigned stations for accurate, efficient and timely delivery of results, ensuring acceptable turnaround time for each testing.
• Monitoring quality control assurance activities and biosafety measures of IOM laboratory partners for assigned stations, and document results as required.
• Facilitate maintenance of established system of organized record keeping and information management for timely delivery of results, data collection, analysis and monthly reporting for laboratory monitoring and facilitation to operational research.
• Liaise between IOM Vietnam and the IOM laboratory partners related technical, integrity, quality and administrative matters.
• Assist in the improvement of system services to adopted work plan in the laboratory as necessary.
• Provide technical assistance, training and facilitate the laboratory policy development and SOP updates according to needs or as requested by counterparts in order to meet the process integrity and quality assurance standards set by the donors.
• Ensure fraud prevention measures are implemented and met by the laboratories for IOM service beneficiaries
• Recommend to counterparts, on an as needed basis, approved alternative methods to adapt procedures for local conditions, levels of expertise and available technology
• Recommend to counterparts reference materials/reference products in accordance with the donors and IOM requirements
• Any other relevant duties as may be requested by counterparts in coordination with CMO.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• University degree from an accredited academic institution in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology or a related discipline with four years of relevant experience. Medical license for working in laboratory is preferable. Or.
• Master degree/certificate from an accredited academic institution in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology or a related discipline with minimum two years of relevant experience. Medical license for working in laboratory is preferable.
• 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.
• Good communication skills; Good organizational and planning skills;
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment;

Languages

Fluency in English and Vietnamese is required.

Required 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: 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 service-oriented 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.

Other

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

How to apply:

All interested candidates should download and complete an IOM Personal History Form from the IOM Viet Nam website at www.iom.int.vn

Completed applications, including IOM Personal History Form, application letter, and copies of diplomas and certificates, recommendation letters, etc. may be delivered to the IOM Sub-Office in Ho Chi Minh City at 1B Pham Ngoc Thach, District 1, or submitted electronically to [email protected].