Vacancy Announcement (SVNMM010) The International Organization for Migration (IOM) office in Yangon, a Geneva based international organization with over 150 offices world wide, is seeking qualified professionals to join the IOM office in Myawaddy Township, Kayin State, Myanmar. VA No. Position Title No. of position Duty Station VA/16/013 Laboratory Technician 1 Myawaddy Township, Kayin State *Remark: Above vacancy is for Special Short Term contract.* Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter and an updated CV with a maximum length of 3 pages including names and contact details of 3 referees (copies of certificates and further documents are not required at this stage) to below address; International Organization for Migration (IOM) Mission in Myanmar Yangon Office 318 A, Ahlone Road, Dagon Township, Yangon, Myanmar Tel Land Line : +95 1 210 588, +95 1 230 1960~2 Tel CDMA : 09 7323 6679, 09 7323 6680 Fax : + 95 1 210588 (Ext: 5010) Email : hryangon@iom.int (OR) International Organization for Migration (Myawaddy Sub Office) Attention: Admin /Finance Assistant Bogyoke Road, Ward (5), Corner of Yar Kyaw (1st) Road (near Htan Hna Pin Taxi Gate) Myawaddy Township Ph: 09 4252 74044, 09 4252 96419 Application deadline: 19 February 2016 (Friday). Note that the cover letter should clearly state the title of the position that is applied for. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. IOM Mission in Myanmar Yangon 318 A, Ahlone Road, Dagon Township, Yangon, Myanmar E mail: hryangon@iom.int Website: http://www.iom.int Tel: +95 1 210588 Fax extension 5010
TERMS OF REFERENCE I. POSITION INFORMATION Vacancy Announcement Position title Position grade Duty station Seniority band: Job family: Organizational unit: Position number Position rated Subject to rotation Reporting directly to Overall supervision by Managerial responsibility Directly reporting staff 1 SVN (internal and external) Laboratory Technician Myawaddy Sub Office, Kayin State IV Migration Health Unit 1 Nil Nil Head of Sub Office II. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE IOM is committed to the principle that safe and orderly migration is a benefit to migrants and society, and is essential for achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. As a global intergovernmental organization, IOM supports governments to effectively manage the various challenges related to migration, and also provides assistance to migrants. In the health sector, this involves acting as a technical agency to address national priorities and as an implementing agency which partners with government, communities, and other agencies to strengthen health systems to meet the needs of hard to reach mobile populations, migrants, and their local host communities. Within the context of promoting safer migration, IOM s Eastern Myanmar Health Programme comprises several projects that extend the reach of government health systems to locations which host internal migrants and are also transit, source, and return communities for international migrants. IOM s programme involves close partnership with government counterparts and builds capacity of partners and migrant hosting communities for health promotion, diagnostics, referral, treatment, and for extension of service delivery to vulnerable groups. The comprehensive package addresses key health challenges faced by migrants, including maternal and child health, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, malaria, and in some locations primary care. Under the direct supervision of Head Of Sub Office with the technical support from IOM Laboratory Manager, the laboratory technician s role encompasses a range of responsibilities including: coordination, capacity building, policity, advocacy, monitoring and reporting. 1
III. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES Manage the replacement of microscopists in their specific tasks during their absence. Organize the collection Malaria and TB quality control slides monthly and send to Laboratory Manager. Ensure the proper respect and guidance of laboratory protocols among the microscopists. Participate in joint monitoring of IOM s Microscopy Units with Township/Sate/Divisional TB/Malaria /HIV Team, Department of Health (DOH). Collect the monthly lab orders from the IOM supported Microscopy Units and send to Medical logistics for distribution. Ensure lab reagents and materials/equipments are stored in secured and appropriate places in IOM M.Us. Ensure the inventory of lab sub stocks are carried out biannually. If there is any discrepancy between inventory and stock card registration, report to Lab Manager and verify the discrepancies. Provide the training/retraining of microscopists, volunteers, and Basic Health Staff (BHS) on TB/malaria microscopy, RDT usage. and also HIV testing with the technical support from Laboratory Manager. According to quality control results, identify the needs and conduct training/retraining/ ad hoc individual refresher trainings for IOM microscopists, in collaboration with National HIV/ TB / Malaria Control Programme. Collect quantitative data from IOM Microscopy Units, HIV VCCT Units,DIC Unit on monthly basis with IOM s reporting formats and submit to laboratory manager Represent the laboratory team in external meetings on request. Supervise the proper disposing of waste products including expired lab reagents and lab treated materials. Prepare the deliveries of HIV test kits and consumable items to Township VCCT Unit and Township community project assistant (TCPA). Monitor the lab material monthly consumption, inventory, supply etc. In MUs VCCT Units, HCT activities in TCPAs. Compile of monthly lab data reports, consumptionator and report to Lab Manager. Perform various Laboratory tests related to Malaria, TB, HIV, CD4 and other project related tests as required. Monitor and supervise the monthly IQC of HTC samples to TCPAs. Communicate and seek an advice on Laboratory matters to Lab Manager and if need consult with respective Medical team and also HSO.. Participate in medical / Laboratory and Management Team meeting for the establishment of program planning. Keep good communication and relationship with other team members including DOH staffs. IV. COMPETENCIES The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies 2
Behavioural Accountability Accepts and gives constructive criticism Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs Monitors own work to correct errors Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings Client Orientation Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work Continuous Learning Contributes to colleagues' learning Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills Communication Actively shares relevant information Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience Performance Management Provides constructive feedback to colleagues Professionalism Masters subject matter related to responsibilities Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities Incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts Knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core mandate and migration solutions Teamwork Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment Contributes to, and follows team objectives Gives credit where credit is due Seeks input and feedback from others Actively supports and implements final group decisions Technical Demonstrates the programme values of caring, competence, innovating, partnering, and working for positive change. Willingness and availability to travel in the area and ability to work under difficult conditions. Team work oriented, proactive and demonstrated capacity to work 3
independently. Good interpersonal communication skills including ability to liaise with government staff, provide health education, and establish links with local and migrant community in non judgemental way. Strong organizational skills and able to pay attention to detail in following guidelines, managing stock, and filling out forms. Ability to work in group works and discussions, motivate and develop others in a participatory manner. V. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Myanmar national. University Degree (B.P.Sc orb.med.tech) or Diploma in Paramedical Science and Laboratory technician (Grade I) or (Grade II). Minimum of 2 years related work experience and Work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non government institutions / organization in a multi cultural setting is an advantage. Willingness and availability to travel in the area. Team work orientated, proactive and demonstrated capacity to work independently, to work well under pressure. Ability to analyze the laboratory data, evaluate options and plan strategically. Sound Knowledge on project implementation related to new laboratories set up in the field. Ability in developing liaison with local health/laboratories services. Ability to coordinate with medical team. Good communication and negotiating skills. VI. LANGUAGES Required Good understanding English language Advantageous Able to speak local languages would be considered as an advantage. 4