Medical Technologist at Embassy of United States of America, Human Resources Office

Embassy of United States of America, Human Resources Office

Position: Medical Technologist

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 4 years ago

Deadline: Submition date is over

Job Description The US Embassy Addis Ababa, Human Resource Office is pleased to announce that we no longer accept paper applications for advertised jobs. To view a current list of all available positions and to apply online, please visit https://et.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/ Please see the below Vacancy announcement on the Embassy Website and apply online. VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: Addis-2019-069 Basic Function of Position: The incumbent will perform clinical laboratory duties in the Embassy Health Unit (HU) and provide a full range of professional clinical laboratory services to the Mission community. The position is under the direct supervision of the Regional Medical Officer (RMO)/Medical Provider (MP)/Regional Medical Laboratory Scientist (RMLS). In addition, the incumbent will conduct and participate in the educational and training functions of the HU. The incumbent will manage the Quality Assurance (QA) program including maintaining computer-based programs WORK HOURS: Full-time (40 hours/week) SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): Position Grade: FSN-8, – 12,133.00 USD per year. Not Ordinarily Resident: FP-06 *Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington. Duration of Appointment: Indefinite subject to the successful completion of the probationary period. NOTE: For ordinarily resident employees, salary will be paid in local currency using the established exchange rate. Job Requirements Required Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemistry, physical or biological science from a recognized institution is required. Must possess and maintain a current certification as a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist as required from the host nation, country of origin, or the U.S. Required Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of clinical laboratory experience in a hospital laboratory, health agency or medical research program is required. Language Requirement: Level III (Good working knowledge-speaking/reading/writing) in English is required. Level IV (Fluent) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required Amharic is required. (You are required to pass the English Placement Test (EPT) that is conducted by the Human Resources Office). Job Knowledge: Fully developed skills to perform waived to high complexity laboratory testing in the areas of hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, microbiology, serology, immunology, blood banking, and parasitology. Possess advanced critical thinking skills to analyze and interpret the results of such testing. Proficiency in specimen collection and phlebotomy are essential. Must be familiar with U.S. laboratory standards of testing and quality assurance practices as defined by the CLIA '88. Must have knowledge of laboratory equipment used in performing a variety of laboratory tests. (This may be tested). How to Apply For more information on ERA and to view current job opportunities, please go to https://et.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/