IOM Greece
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Reference Number : GRCFA22-045
Position Title : Senior Laboratory Technician
Duty Station : Chios / Leros / Kos, Greece
Type of Appointment : Special Short-Term Ungraded Contract
Closing Date : 25 March 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. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As the leading international organization for migration, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to: assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management; advance understanding of migration issues; encourage social and economic development through migration, and; uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants.
In Greece, IOM is focusing on responding to the Mediterranean migrant’s crisis, in support of the Greek Government and in cooperation with all other agencies involved. IOM currently implements interventions within the areas of emergency, preparedness and response, disaster risk reduction, livelihoods, healthcare and psychosocial assistance, assisted voluntary return of migrants, migration and development, resettlement and repatriation, family reunification, counter human trafficking, assistance to vulnerable migrants.
Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy,
internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
Context:
IOM aims to support the Greek authorities in setting up medical facilities within the Reception and Identification Centres (RICs) such as biochemistry laboratories and radiology units and providing specialized staff to assist with their operation. Specifically, within the scope of the project, IOM will proceed with the installations on the islands of Lesvos, Chios, Leros and Kos, and with refurbishment of the existing medical facility (building) in Samos to serve as biochemistry laboratories and radiology units.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Greece, the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, and the technical supervision of the Migration Health Supervisor/Physician, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support to laboratory services with respect to Migration Health and other programmes implemented by the IOM in Greece. S/he will have technical oversight over daily tasks of Laboratory Technicians and Radiology Technicians on-site and work in close collaboration with local health services in the assigned facilities.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Oversee the work of Laboratory Technicians and Radiologist Technicians, provide technical guidance and organize their day-to-day tasks in coordination with the respective supervisors.
2. Perform laboratory procedures for pre-examination, examination and post-examination activities through the use of the standard relevant equipment.
3. Ensure standards and the quality of laboratory procedures by strictly following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
4. Adhere to bio-safety measures adopted in the laboratory, minding the safety of oneself and others.
5. Organize and operates activities on assigned station for accurate, efficient and timely delivery of results.
6. Perform quality control activities for assigned stations and document results as required.
7. Facilitate in maintenance of laboratory equipment in good working order and operate equipment appropriately following SOPs.
8. Facilitate in laboratory stock management and monitor that the equipment and consumables are sufficient for the anticipated work.
9. 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.
10. Participate in the improvement of service system according to adopted work plan in the laboratory.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. Required Qualifications and Experience Education
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
• Completed Bachelor’s degree or Diploma from an accredited academic institution (I.I.E.K.) in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology or a related discipline, with at least four years of relevant
experience.
Experience and Skills
• At least three years of relevant laboratory experience in a laboratory;
• 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 performances;
• Good awareness of the laboratory role in health systems, optional use of resources for quality and efficient services delivery;
• Experience working in international organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage;
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and to keep deadlines;
• Experience in emergency response settings would be a distinct advantage;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, personal commitment, efficiency and flexibility;
• Awareness on migration and refugee issues.
Languages
Fluency in English and Greek is required.
Required Competencies
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
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
• 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:
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment.
This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for Greece will be eligible for consideration.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
At the time of recruitment, all candidates must disclose any known relative or spouse who works for IOM.
Candidates may also be requested to provide documentary evidence of academic degree(s), professional
licenses, and proof of no criminal records as relevant to the requirements of the position advertised.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM on or after 15 November 2021. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application including a cover letter, CV and a completed Personal History Form in English by email to: GRHRAPPLY@iom.int, specifying the vacancy reference number GRCFA22-045 and full name in the subject line.
Please click this link to access the Personal History Form (four pages).
Due to the volume of applications received, IOM Greece Human Resources will not be able to respond to all inquiries about the application status and will only contact shortlisted candidates.
Posting period:
From 11 March 2022 to 25 March 2022