Laboratory Technologist Consultant at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental andnon-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for thebenefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Technologist Consultant

Job ID: 21278
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Contract

Project Context and Scope

• The Migration Health Assessment Clinic (MHAC) Nigeria caseload has increased tremendously, over four-fold, in the last 2 years and has further expanded its operations.
• The consultant will support to carry out the below tasks to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries. 
• Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
• Migration Health Division, Laboratory Unit.

Responsibilities
Tasks to be performed under this contract:

• Ensure strict adherence to fraud prevention measures in all aspects of work performed for refugees/migrants. 
•  Perform laboratory procedures as assigned by the laboratory supervisor for pre-examination, examination, and post- examination activities using the standard relevant equipment. 
•  Ensure standards and the quality of laboratory procedures by strictly following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 
• Ensure strict adherence to bio-safety measures during specimen collection, laboratory procedures, disposing of, storing, and shipping of specimens, including the safety of oneself and others. 
• Organize and operate activities on assigned station for accurate, efficient, and timely delivery of results. Perform quality control activities for assigned stations and document results as required. Implement and comply with the Internal Quality Assurance System in the laboratory for performed examinations. 
• Assist in encoding, updating, and maintaining electronic laboratory records.
•  Ensure the maintenance of laboratory equipment in good working order and operate equipment appropriately following SOPs. 
• Facilitate in laboratory stock management and monitor that the equipment and consumables are sufficient for the anticipated work. 
• Facilitate the maintenance of established system of organized record keeping and information management for timely delivery of results, data collection, analysis and reporting for laboratory monitoring and facilitation to operational research. 
• Participate in the development and updating of SOPs as needed. 
• Participate in the improvement of the service system according to adopted work plan in the laboratory. 
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned. 

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results:

• Quality of Laboratory of results in a timely   manner following approved SOPs and behavioural competencies including accountability, communication, teamwork, and professionalism.

Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited academic institution in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology, or a related discipline with at least two years of relevant Laboratory experience and valid License to practice in Nigeria. 

Experience:

• Previous work experience in a busy clinical laboratory, medical institution, International Organizations or NGOs.
• Training and experience in TB, HIV, STDs, and other communicable diseases testing is an added advantage.
• Experience working with laboratory data and records, including electronic health records, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and other software programs. 
• Relevant experience and technical knowledge in laboratory equipment, personnel and laboratory operations and practice. 

Skills

• Ability to work with Microsoft and Excel

Languages; 

• For this consultancy, English Language is required.
• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencie
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five 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.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators:

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Application Closing Date
19th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online