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Laboratory Focal Point

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Location

Phnom Penh

Job Type

FULLTIME

Work Mode

On-site

Languages

English, Khmer

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BTDC-ID: 41430 CLOSING DATE: 16-Sep-2026 Announcement Positions Laboratory Focal Point Contact Details OFFICE ADDRESS Building # 10 (4th, floor), Street 109, Sangkat Mittapheap, Khan Prampir Meakkakra, Phnom Penh, Cambodia CONTACT NAME Mr. Les Camarey, HSD Senior Admin and Finance Officer PHONE 096 220 4055 EMAIL TO: [email protected] Announcement Description The One Health 4 Cambodia (OH4CAM) project aims to establish a comprehensive and sustainable One Health (OH) framework in Cambodia to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR), zoonotic diseases (ZDs), and emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) in Cambodia.
The OH4CAM project approach involves coordination and collaboration across public health, veterinary medicine, and environmental management for health system strengthening and disease surveillance and prevention.
Cambodia is uniquely positioned to serve as a demonstration of OH success, with strong commitment from the Royal Cambodian Government.
The One Health Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC-OH) represents a significant step forward in Cambodia's approach to foster collaboration between various ministries and stakeholders to tackle the above-mentioned human, animal and environmental challenges, which are currently emerging in the country and globally.
The OH4CAM project, funded by KfW in the form of a EUR 34 million investment package over a 5-year period, will assist the three Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), and Ministry of Environment (MOE) to identify prioritized interventions in Cambodia.
This architecture aims to establish and implement a comprehensive, sustainable, operational, and effective OH framework in Cambodia, demonstrating readiness to respond to AMR, ZDs, and EIDs.
The Center for Health and Social Development (HSD) is a Cambodian non-profit organization established in 2012 to expand access to high-quality health and social interventions.
HSD implements various health research and service delivery projects, including those related to malaria, TB, and One Health covering biosafety, and biosecurity.
Announcement Positions Laboratory Focal Point Apply Now WORKPLACE CIRCUMSTANCES ENVIRONMENT: Government LANGUAGES: English, Khmer LOCATION: Phnom Penh POSITION CIRCUMSTANCES CAREER CATEGORY: Laboratory Work, Health/Medical, Monitoring & Evaluation SCHEDULE: Full-time SALARY: Negotiable POSITION SUMMARY The position is for Ministry of Environment (MOE) Duty Station and Duration Duty Station: at respective Ministries, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Duration: Initial 12 months, renewable subject to performance and funding Purpose of the Position To provide technical support the Environmental Microbiology Laboratory to ensure accurate, reliable, and timely microbiological analysis of environmental samples.
The position ensures compliance with laboratory operations run efficiently, and in alignment with quality standards, biosafety, environmental regulations and organizational standards.
The position also serving as the central point of coordination for lab-related activities for MOE’s OH4CAM.
Deliverables Monthly reports, final minutes, and documentation established Ensure the approved action plan performed and performant indicator Reporting & Supervision Reports to: MoE-OH Project Director, MoE-OH/PMU (PIA) and IMCC-OH Secretariat Functional coordination: MoE-OH/PMU (PIA), GDEP/MoE and PIC.
Duration & Level of Effort Duration: Initial appointment of 12 months, renewable subject to performance and funding Duty Station: will be based at GDEP/MoE and at PIC office when necessary DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Key Responsibilities of a Laboratory Focal Point focus on overall supporting daily for Microbiology laboratory of MoE and perform work under the direction of the project leader at MoE while ensuring quality, safety, and effective coordination: Coordination and capacity building Support training, capacity building, and knowledge sharing activities related to environmental microbiology analysis.
Coordinate daily project-related laboratory activities and ensure workflows are organized and efficient.
Technical support, quality control and assurance Provide technical guidance on microbiological analysis related to water, wastewater, soil, sludge, and environmental samples andsupport implementation of laboratory quality management systems, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), internal quality control, proficiency testing programs, monitor laboratory procedures to ensure accuracy and consistency of results, and ensure all work follows established protocols and standards.
Data management and reporting Maintain laboratory records, sample tracking systems, and documentation in accordance with laboratory standards and accreditation requirements to ensure accurate recording, validation, and timely reporting of laboratory results to relevant departments and project.
Inventory and resource management Track laboratory sup.

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CoordinationCollaborationHealth System StrengtheningDisease SurveillanceDisease PreventionProject ManagementResearchService DeliveryBiosafetyBiosecurityMicrobiologyEnvironmental MicrobiologyMicrobiological AnalysisLaboratory OperationsQuality StandardsEnvironmental RegulationsReportingDocumentationCapacity BuildingKnowledge Sharing

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The One Health 4 Cambodia (OH4CAM) project aims to establish a comprehensive and sustainable One Health (OH) framework in Cambodia to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR), zoonotic diseases (ZDs), and emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) in Cambodia. The OH4CAM project approach involves coordination and collaboration across public health, veterinary medicine, and environmental management for health system strengthening and disease surveillance and prevention. Cambodia is uniquely positioned to serve as a demonstration of OH success, with strong commitment from the Royal Cambodian Government. The One Health Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC-OH) represents a significant step forward in Cambodia's approach to foster collaboration between various ministries and stakeholders to tackle the above-mentioned human, animal and environmental challenges, which are currently emerging in the country and globally. The OH4CAM project, funded by KfW in the form of a EUR 34 million investment package over a 5-year period, will assist the three Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), and Ministry of Environment (MOE) to identify prioritized interventions in Cambodia. This architecture aims to establish and implement a comprehensive, sustainable, operational, and effective OH framework in Cambodia, demonstrating readiness to respond to AMR, ZDs, and EIDs. The Center for Health and Social Development (HSD) is a Cambodian non-profit organization established in 2012 to expand access to high-quality health and social interventions. HSD implements various health research and service delivery projects, including those related to malaria, TB, and One Health covering biosafety, and biosecurity. These projects are funded by various donors.

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