United Nations UN Clinic laboratory Technician Job Vacancy In Ghana

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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