United Nations UN Clinic laboratory Technician Job Vacancy In Ghana

Job
Description
Grade: GS6
Duration of Initial Contract: One (1) Year
Background
The
UN Clinic laboratory Technician performs His/her functions under the direct

supervision of the Medical Physician In-Charge of the UN dispensary.
The UN Clinics operate under the general supervision of UNDP in regards to all
administrative matters.

The
technical supervision of the physician and the medical personnel in the field
and the performance evaluation will be executed by the UN Medical Director or
his nominee.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical
Duties
Under
the overall supervision of the Medical Officer  or his/her nominee within
delegated authority, the Laboratory Technician will be responsible for the
following duties:
  • Management
    of the UN dispensary laboratory to ensure smooth operation of the
    day-to-day functions;
  • Regular
    maintenance of all laboratory equipment following the technical
    specifications of the manufacturer’s 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 medical officer in promptly and
    professional matter;
  • 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 results of tests to the Medical officer;
  • Ensure
    that the reports are managed in timely ,promptly and confidential manner;
  • In
    close coordination with the national HIV advisor and the Medical Officer,
    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 hardazorus material following international
    standards of bio safety in coordination with the medical Officer, Nurse
    and Pharmacist.
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
Required
Skills or Experience
Education:
Medical
Laboratory Technician Diploma required.
Experience:
  • Five
    years of experience as a laboratory technician is required;
  • Experience
    in the usage of computers and office  software packages (MS Word,
    Excel, etc) is desirable.
Language
Requirements:
  • English
    and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat;
  • Fluency
    in oral and written English is required;
  • Knowledge
    of a second official UN language is desirable.
Corporate
Competencies
  • Demonstrates
    commitment to UNDP’s values and ethical standards;
  • Displays
    cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and
    adaptability;
  • Promotes
    the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP
How
to Apply
Follow
the link below to view detailed job description
and mode of application; (https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=56413)
Female
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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