Job Title: Laboratory Technician GS-5
Area: Arusha
Application Deadline: Jun 11, 2013
Position Description:
Vacancy Announcement Number:AR-13-ADM-HSU-LL-001
This position is located in the Health Services Unit Division of Administration
and Support Services
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organization Settings:
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, Health Services Unit, Arusha,
Tanzania
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Medical Officer of the Section, the incumbent will
perform the following duties and responsibilities:
Prepare list of laboratory equipment necessary for the proper functioning of
the Health Services Unit
Prepare list of laboratory reagents necessary for the proper delivery of health
services to clients of the ICTR Staff, their dependants and detainees
Assist in the procurement of the laboratory equipment and reagents Maintain
records of all the laboratory supplies and equipment
Prepare requests for laboratory reagents replenishment in a timely manner
Perform all laboratory tests requested by medical officer and other medical
consultants assigned to the UNDF and ICTR clinic
Collect laboratory samples from patients
Prepare monthly and quarterly statistics of tests performed in the laboratory
confidential maintenance of laboratory results and records
Participate in delivering health education to staff and their dependants Be on
call outside normal office hours and holidays
Assist the Nurse in UNICTR and UNDF clinics when not engaged in performing the
duties of Laboratory Technician Recognizes and assess the clinical significance
of each laboratory result, initiates communication with responsible physician
regarding significant or abnormal values which may result in the performance of
other tests or to provide optimal patient care Operates a variety of routine
and specialized clinical laboratory instruments and equipment in the
collection, processing, description and analysis of specimen, performs
preventive maintenance of equipment
Perform other duties considered necessary for the well functioning of the
Clinics by the Medical Officer
Competencies:
Planning & Organizing:Effective organizational skills and ability to handle
a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner.
Communication:Ability to write in English in a clear and concise manner and to
communicate effectively orally.
Client Orientation:Ability to identify clients needs and appropriate solutions
in line with the ICTR policy.
Commitment to Continuous learning: Initiative and willingness to learn new
skills.
Education:Completion of Secondary School Education. Diploma from a recognized
Medical School and/or Institution
Work Experience:At least five years of experience performing laboratory
technician functions. Experience working within the United Nations common
system or International Organization is highly desirable.
Language: English and French are the working languages of the
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. For the post advertised, fluency in
oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is an asset.
Knowledge of Swahili is also an asset.
Other skills:High attention to details, good laboratory skills, excellent
organizational skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills, as
well as computer literate. Familiarity with the concepts of a paperless office
and electronic file management is desired.
Application Instructions:
Please send your application to the address, email or fax number indicated
below before the deadline.
International Criminal Tribunal of Rwanda
Chief of Human Resources and Planning Section, ICTR
P.O. Box 6016.
Arusha,
Tanzania
Fax: 255-.212-963-2848, 1-27-2504000,255-27-2504373,
Applications must be submitted using the United Nations Personal History form
(P-ll).The applications should indicate the vacancy announcement number on the
application and on the envelope, email or fax. Applicants may wish to retain
copies of their completed P-ll form for use for future applications.
Due to the volume of applications received, receipt of offline paper
applications cannot be acknowledged individually. UN staff members must attach
copies of their last two Performance Appraisal System evaluations to their
applications.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and
women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its
principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3,
article 8). English and French are the working languages of the United Nations
Secretariat. The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) is a
non-smoking environment.
Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Shortlisted
candidates will be called for an interview
