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.                                                        

Application Process

Applicants are requested to apply online ONLY via http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org/  by 03rd March 2023. The application documents, instructions and user guide on how to access the Quantum supplier portal can be accessed on https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=2013 Candidates are invited to submit applications together with their CV for these positions via Quantum Portal. UNDP applies a fair and transparent selection process that will consider the competencies/skills of the applicants as well as their financial proposals. Qualified women and members of social minorities are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should send an email to:  ug.procurement@undp.org for any inquiries.

                                           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