The Department of Health and Social Affairs of the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) seeks well qualified individual to fill a position of COVID-19 Technologist, at Pohnpei State Hospital.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Set up, operate, and perform quality assurance (QA) testing on analyzers; Collect and label specimens and register them in the laboratory information system; Create and oversee data-accuracy protocols; Implements Covid-19 testing plan for Pohnpei State Health Service; Perform all required testing in other sections of the laboratory in a quality-assured manner; Conduct biosafety audits for Biosafety Level 2 (BLS2) laboratories to ensure that standards are rigorously followed, and corrective measures are completed; Assist supervisor with laboratory audits to ensure compliance with SOPs and ISO 15189:2022 standards for Quality Management Systems; Collect statistical data as required for laboratory management; Collect statistical data required for epidemiologic surveillance and Infection Prevention and Control; Ensure all laboratory data maintained in the Laboratory Information System; Recognized performance irregularities in technical testing instruments and report them to the laboratory supervisor to maintain test accuracy; Participate in quality control (QC) and performance improvement initiatives both laboratory –based and hospital to positively impact patient care; Other duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements:
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science with three (3) years’ work experience in medical laboratory, practical knowledge of Biosafety, clinical microbiology, molecular testing, experience with stock and supplies management, and experience with reporting workload statistics and preparing activity reports. Required minimum qualifications; Associate Degree/Diploma Medical Laboratory Science Technology with least 5 years of work experience in a medical laboratory, knowledge of principles and practice Biosafety, and practical knowledge of molecular testing and with stock/supplies management, and experience with workload reports.
Salary:
A salary range is $18,000 to $22,000 per annum depending upon qualifications and experience.
To Apply:
Submit resume or application by mail to the following addresses:
Office of Personnel | Department of Health & Social Affairs |
P.O. Box PS-35 | P.O. Box PS-70 |
Palikir, Pohnpei FM 96941 | Palikir, Pohnpei FM 96941 |
Phone: (691) 320-2618/2642 | Phone: (691) 320-2619/2643 |
Email: personnel@personnel.gov.fm | Email: health@fsmhealth.fm |
The Office of Personnel will be accepting application/resume from today July 17, 2024 until filled.
THE FSM AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER