Medical Technologist (AMR)
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Contract
This is a No grade contract. More about No grade contracts.
Objective of the programme
The Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh is implementing the Country Cooperation Strategy in collaboration with WHO Bangladesh, the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), DGHS under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW), as well as developing and managing WHO's technical cooperation program. The purpose of recruitment of the human resources is to run the AMR surveillance activities smoothly and efficiently in sentinel sites as well as centrally at IEDCR. At sentinel sites, project facilitators will play a key role in coordinating and managing all activities and uploading data for the central repository.
Description of duties:
The incumbent will provide support through performing of the following duties (not limited to):
- Responsible for coordination of overall project activities at the sentinel site.
- Molecular testing, Analyzing, operating, and calibrating equipment
- Assist microbiologist to perform day to day laboratory activities
- To conduct field visits including outside main duty station to collect samples as needed, ensure case enrolment, specimen collection & specimen transport to assigned Microbiology laboratory at the sentinel site.
- Ensure daily data entry in software for reporting to IEDCR
- Ensure monthly transfer of case enrolment documents (advice form by surveillance physician, consent form & epi-data form for each case) to IEDCR.
- Maintain project-related supplies and equipment lists at sentinel site.
- Assist in monitoring of AMR surveillance site activities.
- Submit weekly and monthly basis activities report to IEDCR.
- Perform other duties or tasks or activities assigned by Director IEDCR
Required Qualifications:
Education:
Essential: Diploma in Medical Technology (Lab)/Medical Assistant with good academic record with valid registration.
Desirable: BSc in Medical Technology (Lab) with good academic record with valid registration.
Experience:
Essential: At least 2-year experience in surveillance activities will be preferable
Desirable: Specimen collection, processing and transport techniques for test/storage following standard guideline.
Competencies:
- Teamwork
- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
- Communication
- Producing results
Languages:
Excellent writing/reporting, communication and editing skills in English
Duty Station:
Anywhere in Bangladesh
Computer Literacy:
Proficient in using computer software applications (MS- Office Particularly)
Salary & others benefits:
WHO offers locally competitive packages such as:
- Monthly salary: BDT 46,289.00 (SSA – 3, Step I) (non-negotiable)
- Insurance, Leave and Holidays as per WHO rules.
Additional Information
- This Vacancy Notice may be used to fill similar positions at the same level.
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test and interviews will be used as a form of screening
- WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
- WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
- This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.
- In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
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- Any extension of appointment would be subject to programmatic requirements, performance of the incumbent and availability of funds.
- Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply