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Recrutement de 01 National Relief Laboratory Technologist under a Long-Term Agreement

Entreprise: PNUD
Niveau d'etude: Non precise
Localité: Ouganda /
Date limite: 2023-03-03

Location : Kampala, UGANDA
Application Deadline : 03-Mar-23 (Midnight New York, USA)
Time left : 8d 13h 42m
Additional Category : HIV, Health and Development
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National Consultant
Languages Required :
English
Duration of Initial Contract : One year period from the signing of the contract, renewable yearly based on performance
Expected Duration of Assignment : One year period from the signing of the contract, renewable yearly based on performance.

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UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.


Background

The UN Clinic operates under the supervision of the UN MSD in New York. Administratively, it is under the responsibility of UNDP through the Local Inter Agency Clinic Management Committee (LIACMC) and oversight of UNDP Resident Representative the UN Resident Coordinator. The Current UN Clinic clientele is around 5000 staff members and their eligible Dependents from 16 UN Agencies/funds and programs.

The Relief Laboratory Technician provides Laboratory investigations services to the UN Clinic eligible clients and hence contributes to the general patient management and good outcome of the patients.He also provides any administrative support services as requested by the superiors.

The UN Clinic needs services of a Relief Laboratory Technologist for continuity of normal routine activities as and when the substantive Laboratory Technologist is away on Leave/Mission. Furthermore sometimes in emergency situations or peak seasons such as when students are going back to School, the Relief Lab Technician may be called upon to back up the services. This situations may be abrupt and leaving no time for the normal contracting process to take place.

Under the guidance and supervision of the UN Clinic Physician, the Relief Laboratory Technologist while on duty shall provide reliable Laboratory services and ensure high accuracy of work. The Relief Laboratory Technician should demonstrate a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.


NOTE: Only applications received via the Quantum portal will be considered.

PLEASE NOTE THAT – UNDP DOES NOT CHARGE ANY FEES AT ANY STAGE OF ITS PROCUREMENT PROCESSES. UNDP HAS ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FRAUD AND CORRUPTION, MEANING THAT UNDP STAFF MEMBERS, NON-STAFF PERSONNEL, VENDORS, IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS AND RESPONSIBLE PARTIES ARE NOT TO ENGAGE IN FRAUD OR CORRUPTION




Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Under the overall supervision of the Medical Doctor 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 manufacturers 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 Doctor 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 result of tests to the Medical Doctor.
Ensure that the reports are managed in timely, promptly and confidential manner.
In close coordination with the national HIV advisor and the Medical Doctor, 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 hazardous material following international standards of bio safety in coordination with the Medical Doctor, 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 offsite 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
The Relief UN Clinic Laboratory Technologist will report to the Head of the UN Clinic.


Competencies

Operational Effectiveness, Managing Data, Managing Documents, Correspondence and Reports, Planning, Organizing and Multi- Tasking
Application of Infection Prevention and control Measures

Required Skills and Experience

Min. Academic Education

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
Min. years of relevant Work experience

2 years
Language required

English