SVN2023 38 - Laboratory Officer (Clinical Pathologist) - NOB

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office (HoO) and direct supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO), the incumbent will be responsible for technical support and overall supervision of the laboratory services with respect to Migration Health Assessments (HAP) and other programmes implemented by the IOM Migration Health Division in Beirut, Lebanon.

1. Organize laboratory services and their structure for efficient and optimal service delivery adapting to prevailing local conditions, levels of expertise, and available technology.
2. Certify that facilities and bio-safety measures in the laboratory meet international standards and country requirements; by actively participating in planning and designing of new or upgrading existing facilities.
3. Guarantee that standards of laboratory services correspond to HAPs and other programmes or project requirements via keeping Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) up to date and annual review.
4. Ensure high quality with regard to international standards in all aspects of service delivery via internal quality control and organizing and facilitating external quality assessment.
5. Verify optimum staffing levels for the planned workload. Recruit, train, supervise, and assess laboratory staff. Ensure staff development and continuous training needs for staff.
6. Contribute to annual HAP activities planning and budget preparation related to laboratory services.
7. Guarantee that the equipment and consumables are sufficient for the anticipated workload. Plan and organize procurement, delivery, installation, servicing, and operation of all laboratory equipment and optimal expenditure of consumables.
8. Validate system 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.
9. Liaise on laboratory-related topics with national laboratories and laboratories in other countries, IOM Departments, and national relevant entities.
10. Implement and maintain the system of service improvement with an available long-term work plan addressing at least laboratory assessment, facilities and safety, process control, information management, and customer service.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned

EXPERIENCE

• Relevant laboratory experience in a busy institution, preferably in a laboratory
• Accredited to open a new laboratory
• Proven management and/or Supervisory, or organizational and planning skills.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical laboratory techniques including for TB;
• Demonstrated ability to implement a laboratory quality management system;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of laboratory biosafety including for a TB containment laboratory;
• Demonstrate effective managerial and leadership skills in the provision of quality laboratory services;
• Computer literate with an understanding of data collection and analysis for monitoring and continuous improvement of laboratory services and performance.
• Awareness of the laboratory’s role in health systems, and optimal use of resources for quality and efficient service delivery.

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following skills, values and competencies

SKILLS

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

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, and makes people feel safe, respected, and fairly treated.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• 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.

MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.