Laboratory Technician

negotiable / YEAR Expired 3 months ago

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Duties and Responsibilities

The Laboratory technician of UN Clinic Asmara requires:

Attend the UN Clinic on part time basis a week and be on call in acute/emergency cases during the outside office hours to perform the requested laboratory test.
Collect and label all samples of different tests following international bio-safety standard
Ensure the safe handling and transporting of bio-hazard materials in compliance with international standards and practices
Ensure the appropriate disposal of hazardous materials following international standards of bio safety.
Report timely the requested tests to UN Doctor and ensure that the reports are managed promptly and in confidential manner.
Regular maintenance of all laboratory equipment’s following the technical specifications of the manufacturer of the equipment
Proper report of problems related to laboratory performance for the fast and efficient resolution
Participate on gatherings organized by the clinic for Health and Safety awareness and promotion programs.
Ensure proper management of reagent stock; keep inventory of Laboratory supplies and ensure that the supplies are always replenished and adequate
Keep records of all work done in the Laboratory activities.
Responsible for the regular maintenance of all laboratory equipment’s following the technical specifications of the manufacturer of the equipment.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for
the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Competencies

Core

Achieve Results:

LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively:

LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements

Learn Continuously:

LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility:

LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

Act with Determination:

LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

Engage and Partner:

LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion:

LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies)

Thematic Area	Name	Definition
Ethics	UN Policy Knowledge ethics	Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and Other policies relating to ethics and integrity
Business Management	Customer Satisfaction/Client Management	Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers’ needs. Advertisement Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests. Abilit to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns.
HR – Duty of Care	Occupational safety, health and wellbeing	Knowledge of OSHW concepts and methods and ability to apply them in the development of the OSHW strategies, policies, management systems and quality standards that are consistent with the business strategy. Ability to identity OSHW risks and to develop mitigation strategies and monitoring systems; to create OSHW incident reporting and response systems; understanding of the key workplace stressors and ability to design effective response measures
Business Direction and Strategy	Effective Decision Making	Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with ones authority, area of expertise and resources

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Experience:

Required skills

Experience in the use of computers, office software packages
(MS Word, Excel, etc.) and web-based management systems, and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
Experience in Personal Protection Equipment application during any procedure performance is required.

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section.

Previous working, in health facility with well organized laboratory is desired.
Proven experience and good knowledge of the microscopic examination is advantageous.
Experience of the using all laboratory machines.
Working experience within UN agency is an asset.

Required Language(s)