Laboratory Assistant - Female Job in Islamabad

Industry:
N.G.O./Social Services
Category:
Health & Medicine
Total Position:
1
Job Type:
Contract
Department:
IOM
Job Location:
Islamabad
Gender:
Female
Minimum Education:
Diploma
Career Level:
GS-3
Minimum Experience:
3 Years
Salary Range:
PKR. 60,000 to 60,000/Month
Work Permit:
Pakistan
Apply By:
Mar 6, 2016
Posted On:
Feb 24, 2016

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, Pakistan for administrative matters, the direct supervision of the Chief Medical Officer and the Laboratory Supervisor for technical matters. The incumbent will be responsible for laboratory services delivery with respect to migration health assessments (HAP) and other programmes implemented by the IOM Migration Health Division in Islamabad.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

    Perform basic laboratory procedures as assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor and/or International Medical Officer for specimen collection, storage, examinations, shipment and ensure timely report delivery.
    Ensure standards and the quality of assigned laboratory procedures by strictly following the SOPs.
    Adhere to bio-safety measures adopted in the laboratory minding the safety of oneself and others
    Ensure quality control activities for assigned station.
    Assist in maintenance of laboratory equipment (refrigerators, Centrifuges etc) as per SOPs
    Assist laboratory supervisor in stock management by ensuring that the equipment and consumables are sufficient for the anticipated work.
    Maintain the established system of organized record keeping
    Assist in development of standard operation procedures as needed
    Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the MHP/Laboratory Supervisor.

Education and Experience:

    Secondary school diploma from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant experience in a busy institution, preferably in a laboratory
    Computer literate with understanding of accurate data collection for monitoring and continuous improvement of services and performance
    Good awareness of the laboratory role in health systems, optimal use of resources for quality and efficient services delivery

Languages:

    Fluency in English

Advantageous:

    Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (FSc MLT) from an accredited academic institution
    Urdu and any other local language.