Medical Laboratory Technologist (FSM DHSA) Pohnpei [open until filled]

The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) seeks well-qualified individuals to fill the position of Medical Laboratory Technologist who will be based at the Pohnpei State Department of Health Services. Pohnpei FM  96941.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs microbiological testing- culture, identification, and antibiotic susceptibility testing. Manages the antibiogram and quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of test results.
• Performs molecular testing on infectious diseases using closed PCR platforms (Biofire and GeneXpert). Ensure validation and verification processes are completed for a new testing parameter.
• Maintain stocks and supplies inventory for microbiology and molecular sections, and place orders in a timely manner.
• Adhering to laboratory safety protocols and maintaining a clean and organized lab environment, and promoting a lab safety culture.
• Maintain microbiology laboratory equipment: cleaning, sterilizing, and calibrating instruments to ensure accurate results, including documentation.
• Ensure patient samples are analyzed in accordance with established testing standards, revise and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and related documents in line with ISO15189:2022.
• Assist the laboratory management with LQMS audits of the laboratory processes and facility environment to ensure compliance with SOPs and ISO 15189:2022.
• Ensure all laboratory data is maintained in the Laboratory Information System (HCLAB) and have a comprehensive knowledge as a user, and be able to train other users.
• Work with the laboratory manager for capacity building of laboratory staff, ensuring skills and knowledge are gained, and competency assessments are done with documentation.
• Collect and provide data required for laboratory surveillance of notifiable diseases, other infectious diseases, and Healthcare-Associated Infections for monitoring of antibiotic resistance patterns.
• Work closely with the IPC/HAI and surveillance teams of the State Health Services. Support outbreak investigations and assist the EpiNet team, Antimicrobial Resistance Committee, and Infection Prevention & Control Committee.
• Assists with other duties when needed

Qualification Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) with 3-5 years of work experience in the medical laboratory, microbiology, and molecular diagnostics.

Salary:
A salary range of $25,000 to $30,000 (including COLA and fringe benefits per annum), depending on the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

To apply:  Send resume, application by mail to the following addresses:

Department of Health and Social Affairs                    Office of Personnel
P.O. Box PS-70                                                                              P.O. Box PS-35

Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941                                                      Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941

Phone: (691) 320-2819/2643                                                  Phone: (691) 320-2618/2642

Email: health@fsmhealth.fm                                                 Email:  personnel@personnel.gov.fm

The Office of Personnel will be accepting applications from September 19, 2025 until filled.

THE FSM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER