Medical Laboratory Technician

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Under the supervision of Chief Medical Officer the Laboratory Technician will carry out the following duties:

• Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood and urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases, and enter findings into computer.
• Set up, adjust, maintain and clean medical laboratory equipment.
• Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
• Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs and narratives.
• Perform medical research to further control and cure disease.
• Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.
• Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
• Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
• Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
• Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.
• Inoculate fertilized eggs, broths, or other bacteriological media with organisms.
• Cut, stain and mount tissue samples for examination by pathologists.
• Supervise and instruct other technicians and laboratory assistants.
• Prepare standard volumetric solutions and reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
• Maintains files and records; records data.
• Makes Orders, maintains inventories and issues medical and office supplies.
• Sample taking and testing for COVID-19, handeling of PCR test machines.

Perform any other related duties as may be required.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

• Minimum of a first University degree or its equivalent in the field of Medical Laboratory
  • A fully registered member/fellow of a duly recognized and accredited Medical Laboratory Program.

Required experience:

36 Months

Experience remark:

• Minimum of three (3) years cognate working experience in a busy hospital laboratory is also essential.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, and service mindedness is essential; ability to work effectively in a team of international and national staff.
• Demonstrated ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Office suites – Word, Power-Point and excel spreadsheets including intermediate programming is an advantage. Knowledge of other UN supported software may be desirable but not mandatory.
• Conversant with with the PCR machines

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• Arabic(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise:

Medical laboratory testing, Other health related experience

Area of expertise details:

• Minimum of three (3) years cognate working experience in a busy hospital laboratory is also essential.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, and service mindedness is essential; ability to work effectively in a team of international and national staff.
• Demonstrated ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Office suites – Word, Power-Point and excel spreadsheets including intermediate programming is an advantage. Knowledge of other UN supported software may be desirable but not mandatory.
• Conversant with with the PCR machines
• Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory. Knowledge of Arabic will be an added advantage.
• Have a valid driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 vehicles;
• Have affinity with or interest in volunteerism as a as a mechanism for durable peace and development and the UN System;
• Sound security awareness.

Driving license:

Yes

Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

First register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup.

Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

First update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile.

Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.

Application deadline: 22 October 2020