IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity. The Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities. Interns must be between 20 and 36 years old and should have less than two years of relevant working experience. In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who: a) have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities; b) are holding a scholarship for internship placements in international organizations and/or for whom internship is required to complete their studies; or c) are sponsored by governmental/non governmental institutions and/or academia to work in specific areas relevant to both IOM and the sponsor. d) are either enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) or have graduated in the last 12 months. e) are between 20 and 36 years of age.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer and direct supervision of the Laboratory supervisor, the intern will be responsible to support IOM laboratory service delivery with respect to Migration Health Assessments (HAP) and other programmes implemented by the IOM Migration Health Division in country in Douala, Cameroon. The incumbent shall have the following objectives:
- Assist in client reception, identification, and registration procedures in the laboratory as assigned by the laboratory supervisor.
- Contribute to the implementation of laboratory quality management systems under the guidance of the laboratory supervisor.
- Ensure standards and the quality of laboratory procedures by strictly following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Adhere to biosafety measures adopted in the laboratory, being responsible for the safety of oneself and others.
- Organize and operate activities on assigned station for accurate, efficient and timely delivery of results.
- Alert the laboratory supervisor to any problems related to operations, including equipment, stock management and biosafety.
- Facilitate maintenance of established systems of organized record keeping and information management for laboratory monitoring and facilitation of operational research.
- Develop and/or update SOPs in coordination with the laboratory supervisor.
- Participate in the improvement of the service system according to the adopted work plan in the laboratory.
- Manage and meet client expectations by prioritising interests and providing services with guiding principles of patients’ dignity, beneficence and non-maleficence in courteous manner.
- Ensures compliance with IOM instruction INS 278 and undertakes all designated mandatory trainings.
Education and Experience
The candidate should:
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of Bachelor’s / Master`s level or equivalent in an accredited academic institution of Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology or a related discipline in countries where the scope of responsibilities are fulfilled according to national regulations.
- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
- or have graduated with a university degree (not later than 1 year ago) in in an accredited academic institution of Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology or a related discipline in countries where the scope of responsibilities are fulfilled according to national regulations.
- A valid license to practice, if applicable
Skills
- Relevant knowledge in client reception, identification, and registration;
Computer literate with understanding of Microsoft word, Excel, and other relevant data processing software in laboratory data management system; Knowledge and experience in clinical laboratory techniques; Knowledge of laboratory quality management systems; Knowledge of the principles and practices laboratory biosafety;Good awareness of the laboratory role in health systems, optimal use of resources for quality and efficient services delivery.
Languages
Fluency in English and in French