Embassy of the United States

Employment Opportunities

Laboratory Systems Analyst, FSN-9, FP-05 (step 1 through 4)

Number: PSA-Plus: 012/09

Open to:  All Interested Candidates

Position: Laboratory Systems Analyst, FSN-9, FP-05 (step 1 through 4)*
 
Opening Date: June 22, 2009

Closing Date:  July 13, 2009

Work Hours:  Full-time; 40 hours/week   

Duty Station:  Battambang Province

Salary:
*Not-Ordinarily Resident:
  Position Grade: FP-5 (step 1 through 4 to be confirmed by Washington)     
*Ordinarily Resident:
   Position Grade: FSN-9

Note: All Ordinarily Resident Applicants must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.

The U. S. Embassy in Phnom Penh is seeking an individual for the position of Laboratory Systems Analyst for the Office of the Centers Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC).

Basic Function of Position

The incumbent of this position travels to national, provincial, and operational district laboratories to evaluate the level of standard laboratory medicine practiced, to make recommendations for improvement and to provide necessary technical assistance and training to implement these recommendations.

Qualifications Required

Note: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

• Completion of Medical Laboratory Technologist training.
• Level IV (Fluency) Speaking/Reading English and Khmer.
• At least 5 years experience as a multi-disciplinary laboratory technician plus 3 years experience as a Laboratory Manager in a hospital clinic laboratory.
• Must be able to use routine laboratory equipment.
• Must have Quality Assurance skills in Laboratory Management, including stock control, procurement, quality control procedures and quality assurance.
• Must have computer skills in Excel, Word, Access and lab information systems.

Selection Process

When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Member (AEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference.  Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.

Additional Selection Criteria

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
• Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised position within the first 90 calendar days of his/her employment.
• Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised position within the first 90 calendar days of his/her employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
• (As required):  The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a standard security clearance.

To Apply

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:

1. Optional Application for Federal Employment-OF 612. Click here (Word - 77.0 KB) to download.
2. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.

Submit Application to: RecruitmentPHP@state.gov

Definitions

1. AEFM: A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment on either a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) provided he/she meets all of the following criteria:

• US citizen;
• Spouse or dependent who is at least age 18;
• Listed on travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority;
• Is resident at the sponsoring employee’s or uniform service member’s post of assignment abroad, approved safehaven abroad, or alternate safehaven abroad; and
• Does not receive a USG annuity or pension based on a career in the US Civil, Foreign, or uniform services.

2. EFM: Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed to a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority who do not meet the definition of AEFM above.

3. Member of Household (MOH): A MOH is a person who: 1) Has accompanied, but is not/not on the travel orders of a U.S. citizen Foreign or Civil Service employee or uniform service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a U.S. Foreign service post or establishment abroad; 2) Has been declared by the sponsoring employee to the Chief of Mission as part of his/her household; and 3) Resides at post with the sponsoring employee.

4. Ordinarily Resident (OR): A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or residency permit for employment in country.

5. Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Typically NORs are U.S. Citizen EFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniformed service members who are eligible for employment under a American USG pay plan, on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.

Closing Date For This Position: July 13, 2009

The U.S. Mission in Phnom Penh provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.  Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.