Categories: Vacancies, October 2026

Expedited SVN-Laboratory Technologist -3 Positions

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Deadline: March 08, 2025, 08:05 AM

Job Description

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.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief Migration Health officer and direct supervision of the Senior Laboratory Technologist 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.

The position is open to internal candidates only!

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

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.
Contribute to the implementation of laboratory quality management systems under the guidance of the laboratory supervisor. Take on the focal point role for one or more quality system essentials (QSE) as requested by the laboratory supervisor.
Ensure standards and the quality of laboratory procedures by strictly following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Adhere to biosafety measures adopted in the laboratory, being responsible for the safety of oneself and others.
Organize and operate activities on assigned station for accurate, efficient and timely delivery of results.
Perform quality control and quality assurance activities for assigned stations and document results as required.
Facilitate laboratory equipment maintenance to ensure these are in good working order and operate equipment appropriately following SOPs.
Facilitate laboratory stock management and monitor that the equipment and consumables are sufficient for the anticipated work.
Alert the laboratory supervisor to any problems related to operations, including equipment, stock management and biosafety.
Facilitate maintenance of established systems of organized record keeping and information management for timely delivery of results, data collection, analysis and reporting for laboratory monitoring and facilitation of operational research.
Develop and/or update SOPs in coordination with the laboratory supervisor.
Participate in the improvement of the service system according to the adopted work plan in the laboratory.
Manage and meet client expectations by prioritising interests and providing services with guiding principles of patients’ dignity, beneficence and non-maleficence in courteous manner.
Ensures compliance with IOM instruction INS 278 and undertakes all designated mandatory trainings
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma from an accredited academic institution in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology or a related discipline in countries where the scope of responsibilities are fulfilled according to national regulations.
A valid license to practice, if applicable

EXPERIENCE

Three years for Bachelor’s degree holder and five years for diploma holders of relevant clinical laboratory experience in a busy institution, preferably in a laboratory;
Relevant technical knowledge and practices to personnel and laboratory operations;
Knowledge and experience in clinical laboratory techniques;
Knowledge of laboratory quality management systems;
Knowledge of the principles and practices laboratory biosafety;
Computer literate with understanding of accurate data collection and analysis for monitoring and continuous improvement of laboratory services and performances; and,
Good awareness of the laboratory role in health systems, optional use of resources for quality and efficient services delivery.
Proven laboratory expertise and/or advanced degree in laboratory specialization is an advantage.

SKILLS

Effectively applies and transfers relevant technical knowledge and practices to personnel and laboratory operations
Organizational skills;
Communication skills.

Languages

REQUIRED

For all applicants, Fluency in English and Amharic are required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE

Working knowledge of local language.

Competencies

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

VALUES – All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
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.
Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

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 actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

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Required Skills

Communication skill.
Effectively applies and transfers relevant technical knowledge and practices to personnel and laboratory operations.
Organizational skill.