Laboratory Manager

We are seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee laboratory services for Migration Health Assessments and other programs in Harare, Zimbabwe.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Organizing laboratory services to ensure efficient and optimal service delivery
• Ensuring facilities and bio-safety measures meet international standards and country requirements
• Maintaining up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and conducting annual reviews
• Implementing internal quality controls and external quality assessments
• Managing laboratory staff, including recruitment, training, and supervision
• Contributing to annual planning and budget preparation for laboratory services
• Procuring and managing equipment and consumables
• Developing and maintaining a system for record keeping and information management
• Liaising with national laboratories, IOM units, and international partners
• Implementing a system for service improvement and long-term planning

The ideal candidate will have:

• A university degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a related field
• Four years of relevant experience in laboratory diagnostics, including TB laboratory diagnostics
• At least two years of supervisory or laboratory management experience
• Technical expertise in mycobacteriology and TB diagnostics
• Strong knowledge of TB laboratory biosafety, quality assurance, and quality management systems
• Experience with laboratory accreditation processes and external quality assessment programs
• Fluency in English and Shona

IOM offers a range of benefits, including a respectful and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.