Vacancy Notice No: VN#NP/105/15
Position Title: Lab Assistant - 1 position
Classification: SAI, 3 months with possibility of extension, ungraded (equivalent to Grade – 3)
Purpose of the post: The successful candidate will assist in providing laboratory service for Emergency TB project.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1) Perform collection of sputum specimen; 2) Perform the processing of sputum specimen; 3) Perform sputum microscopy and GeneXpert test as per the Standard Operating Procedure; 4) Ensure that quality assurance and control measures for all testing in Laboratory is under taken and recorded; 5) Ensure that GeneXpert machine and other equipment maintained and calibrated properly; 6) Prepare specimen and arrange transport if required; 7) Provide the test result to patient, patient visitors or community volunteers as appropriate; 8) Perform any other tests required for the project; 9) Establish and maintain a good relationship with other colleagues in the Laboratory; 10) Fill up all relevant form, format and register and keep up to date record in the Laboratory
Required Qualifications and Competencies:
a) Lab Assistant with at least 3 years’ experience or Lab Technician with at least 1 year experience b) Preference will be given to the person having experience in Tuberculosis Laboratory c) Capacity to work independently and under time constraints d) Demonstrated ability in dealing with people of various backgrounds, ages, etc.; respect for diversity e) Ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team of colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds f) Excellent communication skills (working knowledge of English required)
Interested candidates are requested to submit their application indicating clearly the position applied, VN number and CV with three references to: Human Resource Department, International Organization for Migration, P.O. Box 25503, Baluwatar, Kathmandu or email to iomnepaljobs@iom.int by 27 August 2015. Only short listed candidates will be called for interview.
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the principal intergovernmental organization in the field of migration. We are growing rapidly and currently count 151 member states. A further 12 states hold observer status, as do numerous international and nongovernmental organizations. IOM’s programme budget for 2011 exceeds USD 1.3 billion, funding over 2,700 active programmes and more than 7,800 staff members serving in more than 470 field offices in more than a hundred countries.
