Job Summary:

The Laboratory Technician will provide technical and operational support to staff and projects and government counterparts, mainly on diagnosis, quality assurance and laboratory related work. Implement and monitor strategic and technical initiatives and planned activities. Provide technical support around the issues, challenges, and strategies for improving access to quality affecting the project. Contribute knowledge products through the creation and management of reports, technical materials, and conflict-sensitive solutions. Working closely with project and/or Headquarter (HQ) teams, support projects by evaluating programmatic effectiveness, overseeing technical aspects, and providing technical assessment reports.

Accountabilities:

The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

Technical Requirements:

• Provides technical direction and guidance to project staff ensuring alignment with the project expected outcomes with an emphasis on laboratory system and network strengthening.

• Supports technical aspects of projects including staff and partner capacity strengthening.

• Monitors and maintains project protocols, instruments, data sets, manuals, training materials and prepares reports related to technical area of expertise as needed.

• Works closely with the team to ensure project implementation remains technically sound and adheres to organization’s strategy and standard operating procedures (SOP’s).

• Develops technical briefs, reports, or other necessary materials to inform research, best practices, policies, and procedures.

• Conduct analysis of project implementation to identify areas related to laboratory diagnosis, quality assurance (QA), and network/system for improvement and propose appropriate technical strategies and guidelines.

• Assists with the implementation of research studies by providing technical support and overall management to ensure coordination and field-level implementation. Collaborates with the research and evaluation team to interpret data sets and assessment findings.

• Provides mentorship and fosters team collaboration at task and activity levels.

• Coordinates and leads technical project activities and sub activities and assists with project implementation through work plan development, revision, and regular monitoring and supervision.

• Provides technical support in the development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, best intervention practices for successful projects and programs.

• May create technical portion of the project plan, within the given resources and financial constraints.

• Assists team in development, revision and monitoring of technical work plans and budgets.

• Participate in client / funder meetings and draft reports presentations.

Project Design Implementation:

• Develops strategies and tools for the design and implementation of laboratory specific technical components.

• Monitors project deliverables and reports progress to supervisors.

• Leads technical project activities and sub activities and assists with project implementation.

• May implement components of the technical portions of the project plan.

• Identifies and discuss issues with team members, including senior technical and management, when relevant.

• Oversee compliance with technical, administrative and financial requirements for project deliverables and consultant management.

Operations Management (Finance, HR, etc.):

• Ensure project activities are on track with work plans, with technical expertise informing project implementation.

• Oversees project timelines and budgets. Assists in the development of donor reports and presentations.

• Tracks technical project expenditures and Statement of Work (SOW) and budget tracking systems; provides reports to supervisors.

• Collects financial and technical tracking data; prepares reports.

• Coordinate with suppliers for procurements.

Project/Program Reporting:

• Prepares technical reports, presentations and papers summarizing project results and analyzing data sets and technical assessment findings.

• Maintains well documentation of technical activities budget and deliverables.

• Drafts / prepares client technical reports.

• Creates technical content (e.g., reports, presentations, manuscripts).

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Quality Assurance:

• Develops and maintains in-depth knowledge and quality standards through formalized system that documents processes, procedures, and responsibilities for achieving quality policies and objectives.

• Coordinates and directs activities to meet client/funder and regulatory requirements.

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Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Ensures appropriate and timely technical support for field projects.
• Ensures the quality of implemented technical activities and systems at all levels. Conducts routine coordination with employees and consultants, on-site and in the field.
• Strong knowledge and skills in a specific technical area/function and general understanding of concepts and principles of related technical areas/functions.
• Solid knowledge of standards for the technical area/field, operational processes and procedures, work, and task flow.
• Has the ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.
• Proficient writing and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office).
• Ability to manage their own work to job and performance standards.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English and Khmer.
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Competencies:

There are 31 FHI 360 development competencies of greatest focus for this job will be:

• Project Management (Planning and Time Management) - Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks (sets objectives/goals/measures). Break down work into steps, schedules, task/people assignments. Marshals people, time, and resources efficiently. Arranges information in a useful manner and orchestrates multiple activities at once.

• People Management (Making Others Great) – Facilitate professional development of staff by providing challenging, learning assignments and opportunities. Shares and solicit feedback monthly at the very least. Help establish compelling development plans. Assigns responsibility and accountability for tasks/decisions. Monitors process, progress, and results. Creates a climate in which people want to do their best.

• Creating and Managing Systems and Processes – Recognizes the need for standardization and balances client and organization need in systems design. Anticipates the effects of process change on people while optimizing task efficiency and simplicity.

• Employees are expected to possess or have high potential for development of these three fundamental competencies.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Works on problems of moderate to complex scope that require review of various factors.

• Exercises good judgment with selecting methods and techniques to determine appropriate action.

• Decisions may cause delays and affect a work unit or area within a department.

• Identifies and raises issues to senior technical staff

• Networks with key internal and external personnel.

• Decision may cause delays or failure to achieve results that impact departmental goals.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Determines methods and procedures on new projects and assignments.

• Typically reports to Malaria Project Manager.

Education: ** **

• Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in public health, Medical Laboratory, or other health related fields. Civil Society, Communication and Social Marketing, Economic Development, Education, the Environment, Gender, Health, Nutrition, Research, Technology and Youth or a Related Field.

• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.

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Experience: ** **

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Science, or a related field.

• Typically requires 6+ years of relevant experience managing data collection and technical assistance experience, preferably in malaria diagnostic and laboratory systems and networks.

• Practical experience in malaria microscopy is strongly preferred.

• Experience working with government, provincial, or health-facility laboratories is an advantage.

• Experience with laboratory quality assurance and quality control systems is highly desirable.

• Experience supporting laboratory training, mentor, or supportive supervision is preferred.

• Experience with RDTs and/or molecular diagnostic procedures is an advantage.

• Experience with laboratory commodities, inventory management and equipment monitoring is desirable.

• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.

• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

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Travel Requirements:

• 10% - 25%

The expected hiring salary range for this role is USD 17,000 - 25,000 for annual basic salary for national local hire. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay, and budget.  For internal candidates, salary placement will also follow FHI 360’s current promotional increase guidelines.

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