UN Clinic Laboratory Technician Assistant

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

The UN Clinic Laboratory Technician Assistant performs his/her functions under the direct supervision of the Head, Laboratory Technician and UN Health Manager of the UN Clinic. The UN Clinics operate under the general supervision of UNDP on regards of all administrative matters.

Under the overall supervision of the UN Health Manager or his/her nominee within delegated authority, the Laboratory Technician Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: * Assists the Head, Lab Technician in the management of the UN Clinic laboratory to ensure smooth operation of the day-to-day functions; * Regular maintenance of all laboratory equipment following the technical specifications of the manufacturers of the equipment. * Fast and efficient resolution of all problems related to laboratory performance: * Proper reporting of problems to the manufactures' customer service, * Proficient communication and coordination with maintenance technician and prompt facilitation of an on-site service if needed; * Ensure safe handling of bio-hazardous materials in compliance with the international standards and practices; * Draws blood samples applying international sterilization and bio safety standards. * Collects and labels urine, stool and sputum samples for different tests following international bio safety standards. * Perform all laboratory tests as requested by the UN Physicians in prompt and professional manner * Autoclave and sterilize the instruments and containers following international standard of bio safety. * Assist in organization and implementation of health promotion/monitoring programmes; * Perform diagnostic and screening laboratory tests using the available equipment and instruments; * Report in a timely fashion result of tests to the UN Physicians; * Ensure that the reports are managed in timely, promptly and confidential manner. * In close coordination with the National HIV advisor and the UN Physicians, organized the VCT at the laboratory, following the guidelines of ONISIDA. * Ensure that the results for the patient using the services of CVT are managed in confidential and timely manner. * Ensure appropriate disposal of the hazardous material following international standards of bio safety in coordination with the UN Physicians, Nurse and Pharmacist,

II. Administrative duties * Ensure proper management of reagents stock; Keep an inventory of laboratory supplies and ensures that the supplies are always replenished and adequate. * Make arrangements for outside laboratory tests for UN staff when required; * Keep records of all work done in the laboratory and provide statistical report in regard to laboratory activities.

i. Professionalism: Demonstrated competence in laboratory testing and modern laboratory technology. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

ii. Planning and Organizing: Effective organizational skills and ability to prioritize and to plan own work.

iii. Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

iv. Informed and transparent decision making.

v. Commitment to continuous learning: Initiative and willingness to keep abreast of new skills in the nursing field.

vi. Technology Awareness: Proficiency in relevant laboratory equipment.

vii. Communication: Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.

viii. Client Orientation: Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion. Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines

ix. Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients. Responds to client needs promptly.

medical laboratory tech. - Diploma in medical laboratory technology required. Must have valid license to practice as Laboratory technician. - 5 years of work experience as a laboratory technician as well as experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel etc) is highly desirable.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.