Quality Assurance Coordinator for the Medical Biology Laboratory Unit

Deadline: 29th November 2024

The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is a Cambodian non-for-profit research institution established in 1953, IPC is today a scientific research establishment declared of public utility placed under the high patronage of the Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Cambodia and under the responsibility of the Institute Pasteur on the scientific and technical levels. The IPC is a member of the Pasteur Network, which brings together 33 institutes present on five continents. It shares the Pasteurian values and the ethical charter to which the Pasteur Institutes are bound. The IPC has more than 250 employees, including about 30 expatriates of 22 nationalities and includes 5 research units. It carries out research activities in health biology, public health and service activities (Medical Biology Laboratory, vaccinations and water and food analyses) and training.

The lnstitut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is recruiting a full-time Quality Assurance Coordinator in the NF EN ISO 15189: 2022 accredited Medical Biology Laboratory for a 12 months contract (renewable).

The Quality Assurance Coordinator will play a vital role in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a robust Quality Management System within the Medical Biology Laboratory, ensuring compliance with the NF EN ISO 15189: 2022 standard. Working closely with laboratory leadership, the coordinator will lead quality-related initiatives, improve processes, and foster a culture of continuous quality improvement.

• Language: English and/or French in addition to Khmer.
• Position: Full-time.
• Contract: The initial contract is offered for 1 year (renewable).
• Start Date: Available to start as soon as possible.
• Remote Work: Possibility to work remotely, subject to job role and management approval.
• Benefits:
• Private health insurance including family coverage and life insurance.
• NSSF (Health Care, Occupational Risk, Retirement).
• Khmer New Year and Pchum Ben Bonus.
• Annual leave plus an additional day every three years.
• Multicultural environment with staff from 22 nationalities.
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement.

• Assist the Head of the Medical Biology Laboratory in ensuring the effective implementation and ongoing enhancement of the ISO 15189- aligned Quality Management System
• Coordinate and oversee the preparation, review, and updating of quality-related documents.
• Organize and facilitate quality meeting to ensure alignment and progress on quality initiatives
• Plan and manage internal quality audits, ensuring that all laboratory process meet regulatory and quality standards
• Analyze non-conformities and customer complaints, proposing and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead improvement initiatives by identifying areas for quality enhancement and facilitating appropriate actions.

• Education: A diploma or higher qualification in a laboratory-related field, quality management, or relevant area (e.g., engineering, pharmacy)
• Experience: Preferred experience in a medical biology laboratory and/or quality and audit processes. however, candidates with limited experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with social networking platforms
• Language Skills: Fluency in English and/or French, in addition to Khmer
• Personal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proactive, dynamic, and well-organized
• Location: Based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

The complete application includes a cover letter – with salary expectations, copies of diplomas if any, work certificates, curriculum vitae with a recent photo, Identity Card photocopy – all certified documents to the originals – are to be sent to the Human Resources Department of Institut Pasteur du Cambodge #5, Monivong Blvd, Phnom Penh or by email to: [email protected] phone number: 092 777 665.