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Canada Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program

Resettled refugees are selected abroad, and granted permanent residence upon their arrival in Canada. Resettled refugees can be admitted to Canada via one of the following three resettlement programs:

• Government-assisted refugees (GARs) are usually referred by the United Nations Refugee Agency, and solely government supported.
  • Under the Joint Assistance Sponsorship (JAS) Program, GARs with special needs can receive additional settlement support from Sponsorship Agreement Holders
  • Privately sponsored refugees (PSRs) are identified and supported by private sponsors in Canada.
  • Blended visa office-referred (BVOR) refugees are referred by the United Nations Refugee Agency and jointly supported by government and private sponsors.
  • IRCC-approved Panel Physicians conduct Immigration Medical Examinations (IME) for all refugees prior to their arrival in Canada.
  • There IME includes clinical evaluation, radiological evaluation and laboratory testing.
      Migration Health Division- Migration Health Assessment Center
    Canada Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program MH.0097

    Core Functions / Responsibilities:

     

  • Perform laboratory procedures as assigned by the laboratory supervisor for pre-examination, examination, and post-examination activities through the use of the standard relevant equipment.
  • Contribute to the implementation of laboratory quality management systems under the guidance of the laboratory supervisor. Take on the focal point role for one or more quality system essentials (QSE) as requested by 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. 
  • Perform quality control and quality assurance activities for assigned stations and document results as required.
  • Facilitate laboratory equipment maintenance to ensure these are in good working order and operate equipment appropriately following SOPs. 
  • Facilitate laboratory stock management and monitor that the equipment and consumables are sufficient for the anticipated work. 
  • 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 timely delivery of results, data collection, analysis and reporting 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 
  • Perform such other duties as may be assigned   Education
  • Bachelor’s degree or Diploma from an accredited academic institution in 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 Experience
  • Three years for Bachelor’s degree holder and five years for diploma holders of relevant clinical laboratory experience in a busy institution, preferably in a laboratory; 
  • Relevant technical knowledge and practices to personnel and laboratory operations;
  • Knowledge and experience in clinical laboratory techniques; 
  • Knowledge of laboratory quality management systems; 
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices laboratory biosafety;
  • Computer literate with understanding of accurate data collection and analysis for monitoring and continuous improvement of laboratory services and performances; and,
  • Good awareness of the laboratory role in health systems, optional use of resources for quality and efficient services delivery. Skills
  • Effectively applies and transfers relevant technical knowledge and practices to personnel and laboratory operations
  • Organizational skills; 
  • Communication skills.  Languages
  • Fluency in English (oral and written) and working knowledge of local languages spoken in the duty station. French and Swahili will be an added advantage.   Travel required
  • No Required Competencies   IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.   Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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.