Background

• Responsible for carrying out haematology functions for laboratory at the UN Clinic
• Responsible undertaking routine and special chemistry tests
• Responsible for undertaking microbiology tests
• Responsible for carrying out rapid test kits on blood samples
• Responsible for performing several general functions
• Undertakes various administrative functions

Duties and Responsibilities

• The MLS shall run urgent and routine haematological tests, mainly full blood counts and coagulation tests.
• Prepare blood films; stain them with Romanowsky stains (routine and special stains).
• Examine and comment on the blood picture.
• Carry out full blood counts and manual differential counts.
• Perform ESR.
• Identifying abnormal cells.
• Order reagents and controls in time before stocks run dry.

• The MLS shall perform routine clinical chemistry tests and special chemistry tests.
• Daily machine calibration and maintenance
• Accurately run tests on the chemistry analyzer guided by the user manual and operator instructions
• Following up and checking abnormal results
• Interpret results
• Trouble shooting machine errors

• The MLS should culture and identify organisms and do susceptibility testing for organisms isolated (M/C/S on microbiology samples.
• Bacterial investigations: preparation and examination of Gram stains, wet mounts and identification of specimens sent to the laboratory.
• Blood for culture, microscopy and sensitivity.
• CSF for microscopy and cultural identification of yeasts (c. neoformans), and bacteria that cause meningitis.
• Urine and stool for identification of bacteria/yeasts/parasites
• Swabs, exudates, and aspirates, surgical drainage and catheter tips.
• Serological identification of bacteria in stool e.g. Salmonella, Shigella
• Antibiotic susceptibility testing to investigate suitable drug to aid in therapy (Disk Diffusion Method)
• Preparation of media appropriate solutions, including appropriate quality control measures
• Performing and interpretation of procedures for the identification of isolates e.g. fermentation reactions, Bacitracin susceptibility, catalase test, coagulase, oxidase, urease, X and V factor requirements, carbohydrate fermentations, motility testing, KIA inoculation, citrate, indole, lysine, fermentation of sugars.
• Quality assurance in the bacteriological laboratory which is divided into two groups: Internal QC and External QC
• Identification of GIT and Blood parasites e.g G. lamblia, Trypanosma spp, Plasmodium spp,Microfilaria, Entamoeba spp, Schistosoma spp etc
• Staining of blood parasites
• Microbiological examination and interpretation of water and chemical test which include Multi tube/most probable number (MPN), membrane filtration

• ICT
• Agglutination
• Nephelometry
• Turbidimetry
• Carry out T cell profiles.
• Perform Viral load tests.
• Perform ELISA tests and immunoassays.

• Collect samples, labels them and conduct laboratory tests that aid in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
• Prepare specimens and operate automated analyzers, for example, or may perform manual tests in accordance with detailed instructions
• Sorting samples for appropriate tests.
• Must be able to carry out tests on the laboratory test menu.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance procedures for the machines in their respective sections
• Report all laboratory accidents and breakages in time.
• Must properly follow correct storage of samples, reagents and controls.
• Ensure proper sterilization and disposal of biomedical waste from the laboratory.
• Carrying out internal quality control and participating in external quality assessment schemes.
• Attend to any after-hours emergency requests and laboratory tests required by the UN physician

• Identifying infrastructure and equipment needs of the laboratory.
• Liaise with the UN Physician, and UNDP procurement focal point for the purchase of Laboratory requirements 
• Involvement in identification of maintenance services 
• Establish Management Information System for laboratories
• Collect statistical data of the respective sections.
• Review and sign laboratory results.
• Interpret and check results before sending them out.
• Keep inventory records for the particular laboratory section
• Identify items needed in the laboratory and inform supervisor in good time.
• Introduce Bio-safety requirements and use Best Practice for laboratories. 
• Assists in the preparation of SOPs for the respective laboratory discipline.
• Accountable for following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and adhering to UN  Dispensary Guidelines.

Competencies

• Analyzes general information and selects materials in support of partnership building initiatives
• Maintains databases of donor information
• Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing 

• Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing things
• Documents innovative strategies and new approaches
• Identifies and communicates opportunities to promote learning and knowledge sharing

• Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position
• Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
• Identifies new and better approaches to work processes and incorporates same in own work
• Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning
• Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments

• Documents ‘best practices’ in organizational change and development within and outside the UN system
• Demonstrates ability to identify problems and proposes solutions
• Design and Implementation of Management Systems 

• Uses information/databases/other management systems
• Provides inputs to the development of simple system components
• Makes recommendations related to work procedures and implementation of management systems

• Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion
• Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
• Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients
• Responds to client needs promptly

• Gathers and disseminates information on best practice in accountability and results-based management systems
• Prepares timely inputs to reports
• Maintains databases

• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
• Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
• Self-development, initiative-taking
• Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
• Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
• Creating synergies through self-control
• Managing conflict
• Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
• Informed and transparent decision making

Required Skills and Experience

• A qualified Medical laboratory Scientist with Certification In the relevant discipline. 
• A University Degree from a recognized university  in the relevant discipline is desirable, but it is not a requirement

• 7 years of relevant experience in providing medical laboratory services. 
• Computer literate, especially in calculus sheets, Excel, Access is a must.

• Fluency in written and spoken English and national language.
• Knowledge of French is an advantage