Medical Technologist Job Opportunity at US Embassy Yaounde Full Time

Job Offer: Medical Technologist – All Interested Candidates / All Sources

About: The U.S. Embassy in Yaounde is looking for a Medical Technologist to work in the Embassy Health Unit and provide clinical laboratory services to the Mission community.

Announcement Number: Yaounde-2023-019

Hiring Agency: US Embassy Yaounde

Position Title: Medical Technologist – All Interested Candidates / All Sources

Open Period: 04/26/2023 – 05/10/2023 (Format MM/DD/YYYY)

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1

Series/Grade: LE – 0515 8

Salary: XAF FCFA12,532,966 /Per Year

Work Schedule: Full-time

Promotion Potential: LE-8

Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in Yaounde, CM

Telework Eligible: No

Overview:

Hiring Path: Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Permanent

Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary: The work schedule for this position is full-time (40 hours per week). The candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Duties: 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.

Qualifications and Evaluations:

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: At least three (03) years of clinical laboratory experience in a hospital laboratory, health agency, or medical research program is required.
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 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.
Education Requirements: 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. is required.
Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Good Working Knowledge in English (Reading/Writing/Speaking) and Fluency (Reading/Writing/Speaking) in French are required. This may be tested.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to use specialized laboratory equipment and apply problem-solving skills that will allow for the maintenance and troubleshooting of complex medical equipment. Ability to use Microsoft products and apply database management skills. Able to explain complex medical information to his or her peers as well as a lay audience. Possesses strong interpersonal skills and a client-oriented disposition. Ability to plan,