Field Laboratory Services Officer- Fixed Term- For Roster Purposes- Field Office Jerusalem- For Internal & External Candidates- Grade

Org. Setting and Reporting

The incumbent of this post is responsible to the Deputy Chief, Field Health Programme.

Responsibilities

The incumbent: 1. Undertakes periodic and regular supervisory visits to Health Centres to ensure that Laboratory staff operate according to the technical instructions and approved strategies; advises and oversees the implementation of quality assurance systems for laboratory services; participates in the maintenance of a healthy and safe work environment in accordance with the Bio-safety Manual; 2. Directs, administers, manages, monitors and evaluates the laboratory services; provides technical guidance to the laboratory staff and ensures the proper implementation of the technical guidelines; 3. Responsible for quantifying and conducting technical evaluations of laboratory supplies, equipment, instruments, furniture and other materials and to prepare relevant lists as required; carries out periodic inventory and stock checking in coordination with the Heads of Health Centers; periodically to follow up and coordinate activities related to ordering, distributing, and managing laboratory items with the relevant staff at the Central Pharmacy; and closely follow up to ensure effective and timely management of laboratory items in the SAP system with the concerned staff. 4. Advises his/her supervisor on all matters related to laboratory services including training plans, study protocols and budget preparation in coordination with the Health Division Heads; 5. Checks and verifies all statistical data and relevant information received from Health Centres; ensures proper maintenance and completeness of laboratory records; calculates the annual workload, productivity and laboratory key performance indicators for each laboratory in the Health Centres to ensure they are in line with the e-health system; 6. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies

UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Functional: i. Relating and Networking ii. Leading and Supervising iii. Planning and Organizing iv. Analyzing v. Deciding and Initiating Action For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews: https://careers.un. org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI

Education

– Required academic qualifications: A university degree from an accredited educational institution in Medical Laboratory Sciences; – Professional qualifications A license to practice laboratory services in the country of the duty station. Desirable Qualifications: Advanced degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Public Health.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

At least six years progressively experience in laboratory technology of which three years should have been in a supervisory level is required. -Please confirm if you live/ reside in West Bank or Jerusalem? And if you have West Bank or Jerusalem ID. please to mention its number down, as it is desirable.

Languages

Excellent command of spoken and written Arabic and English.

Assessment

Not available.

Special Notice

لن يتم النظر في أي معلومة يتم ارسالها بعد تقديم هذا الطلب، لذلك تأكد أن جميع المعلومات في طلب الوظيفة كاملة وصحيحة من حيث الدرجة العلمية (مثلا بكالوريوس/ماجستير/دبلوم) وجميع الخبرات من حيث تاريخ البداية والنهاية، والمسمى الوظيفي ، وجميع الوظائف في تاريخك المهني،وطبيعة العقد( دوام ( جزئي أو كامل مع التأكيد أن يتم ذكر كامل خبراتك العملية والاكاديمية في القسم المخصص لذلك خانة Work Experience Education خانة حيث أن اضافة خبراتك في أي مكان اخر في طلب الوظيفة لن يكون كافيا ولن يتم اعتماده الرجاء الاطلاع على المرفق في أعلى هذا الاعلان View this Job Posting in Arabic (Common mistakes) Conditions of service -Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment for 3 years; including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and continuing need. Grade and Salary: Grade HL08 Monthly basic salary USD2,750.10, payable in JD at UN monthly exchange rate, plus a Jerusalem allowance payable in JD at UNRWA rate: a. The amount of this Allowance shall be NIS 2000 per month for each eligible Area staff holding Jerusalem ID and working in any of UNRWA installations in West Bank Field; or b. NIS 1000 per month for each eligible Area staff working in any of UNRWA installations in East Jerusalem and not holding Jerusalem ID. Other benefits include: • Provident Fund contribution (15.2% of basic salary paid by the Agency). • Dependency allowances (if applicable). • 30 days of annual leave. • Compulsory medical insurance. * Other Information (i) The incumbent is required to travel frequently in the field and area of operations; (ii) Possession of a valid driving license in the country of duty station. ** Desirable Qualifications: Advanced degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Public Health. * Important information 1-This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. Only candidates residing in West Bank or Jerusalem, and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply. The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in West Bank/ Jerusalem, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded. 2- Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates assisting the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. 3- A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post. 4- Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA’s online e-recruitment system inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All acquired university degrees must also be stated, if applicable. Applicants applying to positions for Grades 12 to 20 must submit a cover letter/motivational statement in order to be considered. Additionally, providing incorrect or misleading information on an application will result in the immediate disqualification of a candidate. 5- Please ensure that the e-mail address and mobile phone number that you have written in your Personal History Form are accurate and active. Your status in relation to the vacancy will be communicated to you via email listed on your Personal History Form, as we will no longer be using telephone calls. 6-It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide full, accurate and up to date information in his/her application form. 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United Nations Considerations

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her. UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups. At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. UNRWA Considerations UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment. Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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