Under the direct supervision of Medical Officer’s and guidance of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) / Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Collects samples from patients for Biochemistry, Hematology, Parasitological, Bacteriology, Immuno-Serology, sputum, and other body fluids and conduct routine and other tests that the laboratory facilities can accommodate. • Collecting swabs for Ag/rtPCR tests (COVID-19) to perform the tests and transportation of samples as needed (like in EVD etc., outbreaks). • Assisting medical team in contact tracing for communicable diseases. • Manages the day-to-day administration of the laboratory including proper filing of patient records in the data management system. • Verifies and releases quality and reliable clinical test results of patients to Medical Officers. • Identifies and recommends quality control mechanisms and design laboratory modules and work plan that ensures safety and proper biohazard waste management. • Ensures proper handling and storage of human blood products meant for transfusion. • Ensures proper record keeping and strict confidentiality of patients’ records. • Monitors laboratory inventory and prepares requisitions for laboratory reagents and laboratory consumables in collaboration with the Pharmacy unit. • Ensures proper recording and reporting of laboratory data capturing the daily, monthly, and annual laboratory tests performed. • Contributes insights on various hospital-based infection control measures. • Performs a variety of procedures using established laboratory techniques on both manual and automated laboratory equipment. • Ensures the cleanliness, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory equipment, as well as reporting any equipment malfunction and initiating repairs, when necessary, by qualified repair technician. • Acts in a professional manner, reflecting the mission’s, philosophy, and values. • Trains, assists, and supervises the daily activities of the Laboratory Assistant (if any) assigned to the medical section. • Performs any other duties as may be required by the Chief Medical Officer, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, or medical officer.
18 – 80
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
5 years of experience in clinical laboratory science in a tropical country as a Registered Medical Technologist is required • Experienced in UN mission or another international agency is desirable. • Should have solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word etc.) and other IT applications and office technology equipment. • Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System. • Should have sound security awareness.
Health
Manual Transmission Required
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Bachelor degree or equivalent in medical technology (Clinical Laboratory Science)
• Integrity and professionalism: high degree of personal initiative and willingness to accept wide responsibilities; ability to take ownership, and work independently under established procedures. • Accountability: ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations. • Planning, effective organizational and problem-solving skills, and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner, ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities. • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender. • Communication; proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills. Flexibility and willingness to live and work in hazardous and remote places, involving physical hardship and little comfort, and including possible extensive travel within the Mission area. Commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity, and self-reliance, and commitment towards the UN core values.