JOB TITLE: Laboratory Technologist
JOB LOCATION: Lagos
JOB DETAILS:
- Ensure collection of sputum specimens for testing in migration related health assessments.
- Prepare specimens and arrange transport for follow-up testing as required.
- Liaise with approved external/subcontracted Laboratories of Lagos on test requirements and timely result reporting as well as to monitor that quality assurance measures are taken for the testing of all specimens accordingly as per the IOM Migration Health Department (MHD) Technical instructions.
- Follow up on invoice timely submission from external laboratories.
- Strictly follow all anti-fraud measures for specimen collection
- Perform serological testing for the migration health programs including both screen and confirmatory testing
- Carry out the sterilization processes for the laboratory reagents and waste disposal
- Timely process of laboratory specimens and result posting, including Pre-Departure Medical Screening result posting.
- Strictly follow all safety guidelines and instructions including the use of PPE.
- Strictly follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for testing conducted
- Liaise with the Regional Laboratory Specialist to monitor quality assurance measures for the collection and testing of all specimens according to IOM guidelines and inform supervisor of any discrepancy.
- Maintain an electronic database for all IOM laboratory testing.
- Liaise with Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) Abuja and Nairobi laboratories to follow up on results and harmonize SOPs.
- Perform Gonorrhea testing
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned
Required Qualifications
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- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory with two years of continuous working experience or
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Techniques with four years of continuous working experience
- Applicant must be registered in Nigeria
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications via email to: [email protected] indicating position applied on subject line.
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Important Information and Notice
- For the applications to be considered valid, IOM only accepts applications with a Cover Letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for application, addressed to “Human Resources, International Organization for Migration (IOM)” and with a subject line “SVN2021.22 – Laboratory Technologist – Lagos Nigeria”.
- All applications should include a functional email address, mobile numbers, and detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
- Please note that this position is open only to Nigerian Nationals
Deadline: April 6, 2021
Job Features
Job Category | Scientists / Laboratory Scientists/Assistants/Attendants |