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• Ensure
  strict adherence to fraud prevention measures in all aspects of work
  performed for refugees/migrants.
• Ensure
  strict adherence to bio-safety measures during specimen collection,
  laboratory procedures, disposing of, storing and shipping of specimens.
• In
  charge of collecting specimen for medical screening or treatment follow-up
  of migrants.
• Follow
  internationally accepted laboratory procedures when processing or sending
  out to other laboratories specimens for HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis,
  Tuberculosis, urine and stool examinations.
• Ensure
  and maintain high quality of performed laboratory tests.
• Support
  in encoding, updating, and maintaining electronic laboratory records.
• Render
  support in the preparation and submission laboratory examination reports
  on a timely basis.
• In
  charge of the preparation and submitting of stock orders in time, keeping
  stock records and monitoring consumption.
• Assist
  in managing specimens and laboratory materials shipment.
• Implement
  and comply with the Internal Quality Assurance System in the laboratory
  for performed examinations.
• In
  charge of the collection of DNA specimens.
• The
  Laboratory Technician will be in charge of the preparation and updating of
  standard operating procedures.
• Performs
  any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

• The
  applicants for the International Organization for Migration IOM Laboratory Technician vacancy should
  hold a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
• The
  incumbent must hold a valid license to work as Laboratory Technician in Uganda.
• At
  least four years of relevant working experience in clinical
  laboratory/medical institutions, International Organizations or NGOs
  dealing with refugees.
• Phlebotomy
  experience required, and should be conversant in biological specimen
  collection, storing and packaging and transporting.
• Past
  experience in TB culture laboratory an advantage.
• Computer
  literacy i.e. proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office.
• Languages: 
  Proficiency in both spoken and written English is mandatory.
  Fluency in Swahili is an added advantage.

• Effectively
  applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at
  appropriate level
• Maintains
  confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work

• 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

• Contributes
  to colleagues’ learning
• Demonstrates
  interest in improving relevant skills

• Actively
  shares relevant information
• Writes
  clearly and effectively, adjusting wording to the intended audience
• Listens
  effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience

• 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

• 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

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