Laboratory Technician Vacancy-Job Ref: JKCGUNDP/1001/202618

Laboratory Technician Vacancy-Job Ref: JKCGUNDP/1001/202618

Brazzaville (Congo)

Job Description
UNDP is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. We also encourage applications from individuals belonging to ethnic minorities, indigenous communities, or people with disabilities. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and/or abuse, nor any form of harassment, including sexual harassment, and/or any form of discrimination. All selected candidates will therefore be subject to rigorous reference and background checks.

OFFICE/UNIT/PROJECT DESCRIPTION

United Nations field personnel are exposed to various health and safety risks, which can lead to illness. The availability of quality primary healthcare services can mitigate the negative consequences of illness and prevent complications to some extent. Such a system offers a greater chance of saving many lives and ensuring a rapid and effective return to work.

The Laboratory Technician is part of the United Nations clinic’s care team, which is itself attached to the United Nations common services under the responsibility of the United Nations Country Team (UNCT), which is led by the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations System.

The Laboratory Technician, under the direct supervision of the United Nations Clinic Physician, runs the laboratory section (unit) full-time and provides services to staff members and their dependents (persons recognized by the Organization).

The primary responsibility of the Laboratory Technician is to perform medical biology analyses and interpret the results obtained in the respective fields of hematology, biochemistry, immunoserology, and microbiology (bacteriology, parasitology, and virology). In addition, the Laboratory Technician provides biological monitoring for patients (staff members and dependents) with chronic conditions.

The Laboratory Technician is an integral part of the emergency response team and will work in the implementation of the emergency response plan.

SCOPE OF WORK

To ensure quality healthcare for patients, the Laboratory Technician’s main tasks will be:

Clinical Tasks:

The management of the United Nations clinic laboratory to ensure efficient operation of daily functions;
Regular maintenance of all laboratory equipment according to the manufacturers’ technical specifications;
The rapid and effective resolution of all problems related to laboratory performance;
Efficient communication and coordination with the maintenance technician and occasional facilitation of on-site service are required;

The collection of blood samples using international sterilization and biosafety standards;
Collect and label urine and sputum drops for various tests in accordance with international biosafety standards;
Perform all laboratory tests as requested by the physician in a prompt and professional manner;
Sterilize instruments and containers according to biosafety standards;
Contribute to the organization and implementation of health promotion and control programs;

Perform diagnosis and laboratory tests using available equipment and instruments;
Report test results to the doctor in a timely manner;
Ensure that reports are submitted promptly, confidentially, and within deadlines.

Administrative Tasks:

Ensure proper stock management; maintain an inventory of laboratory supplies and ensure that supplies are always replenished and adequate;
Make arrangements for testing outside the laboratory for United Nations staff upon request;
Keep records of all work done in the laboratory and provide a statistical report on laboratory activities.

To be available on call during and outside office hours for examination and treatment of emergencies at the United Nations clinic or at patients’ homes;
Equipment maintenance;
Performing all tasks related to the smooth running of the service.

Expected results:

The results of laboratory analyses have maximum accuracy and high reliability.
The analyses are performed accurately, safely, cost-effectively, and on time, and the results are fully documented.

INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT

The United Nations Clinic Laboratory Technician will work under the direct supervision of the United Nations Clinic Physician.

SKILLS

Core

Achieving results

LEVEL 1: Plan and monitor your own work, pay attention to detail, deliver quality work on time

Think innovatively

LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, pragmatic in problem-solving, makes improvements

Continuous learning

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

Adapting with agility

LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, manages ambiguity and uncertainty constructively, demonstrates flexibility

Act with determination

LEVEL 1: Demonstrates enthusiasm and motivation, able to deliver calmly in the face of adversity, confident

To commit and to partner

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

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion:

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

Cross-cutting and technical skills (insert up to 7 skills)

Thematic Area

Name

Definition

Ethics

Knowledge of UN policies – ethics

Knowledge and understanding of the United Nations Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity.

Communication

Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and unambiguously, both in writing and orally.

Ability to adapt messages and choose communication methods according to the target audience.
Proficiency in managing internal and external communications, including through media, social networks and other appropriate channels.
Customer satisfaction / Customer management

Customer satisfaction / Customer management

– Ability to respond quickly and appropriately, with a sense of urgency.

– Ability to provide consistent solutions and deliver quality results or solutions within deadlines, meeting the real needs of clients.

– Contribution to the development of the customer service strategy.

– Proactive search for added value, beyond the immediate demands of clients.

– Ability to anticipate future customer needs and concerns.

Agenda 2030:

People’s health

Strengthening diagnostic capacities and supplying laboratory equipment, consumables and reagents.

COVID-19: access to diagnostic and treatment services, including the involvement of the private sector.

Administration & Operations

Documents and Records Management

Overall document (hard or electronic) management; registry and retention policy including storing and archiving

Management of administrative documents, classification and archiving (physical and electronic)

Health

Health emergency

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SELECTED NPSA

Minimum education requirements

Hold a university degree (Bachelor’s/Bac+3) in laboratory technology or a Master’s degree
Min. years of relevant work experience

Have at least six (6) years (with a bachelor’s degree) or 3 years (with a master’s degree) of relevant professional experience in a public or private structure at the national or international level in the field of the laboratory;
Proven supervisory experience in a biomedical analysis laboratory in public hospitals or private clinics is desirable.

Required skills

Proven experience in the operation of a medical analysis laboratory during an epidemic (example: Covid-19, etc.) would be an asset;
Prior work experience within the United Nations system is highly desirable;
Prior experience in the field of humanitarian crises and infectious diseases is highly desirable; Experience in using computers and office software (MS Word, Excel, etc. and internet management systems);

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

Have excellent writing skills (be able to write clearly and concisely and to express oneself orally);
Comply with the legislation in force concerning the management of a laboratory;
To ensure or have ensured the application of minimum hygiene and safety rules; proper execution of analyses guaranteeing their reliability;
Respect the code of ethics and contribute to the recognition and promotion of the profession;
Demonstrate the ability to work in a multicultural environment without discrimination based on gender, religion, race, nationality, or sensitivities;

Demonstrate rigor in work, high availability, good interpersonal skills, teamwork and a high spirit of initiative;
Possessing good analytical skills, objectivity, integrity, rigor, good morals, dynamism, relational skills and a sense of human contact;
Highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision

Required Language(s)

Perfect command of French is required.
Knowledge of English is an added value.

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