Background
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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.
This position is located in the United Nations common premises and is part of the Clinic.
The UN Clinic iis under the delegated authority of DHMOSH, and is responsible for the following duties:
- Provides primary health care to all international and national UN staff and their eligible dependents.
- Response to covid-19 pandemic and other pandemics following the WHO and UN guideline and the rules of the Health Authorities in Eritrea
- Recognise and response to acute and life-threatening conditions revealed to UN staff and their eligible dependents, provide emergency medical care and stabilize them until the handover to higher level of care inside and outside country.
- Provides Occupational health service by issuing entry and periodic medical examination, manage sick leaves and medical evacuations.
- Upload in the Global UN recording system EarthMed reporting all its works performed durind the day.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Laboratory technician of UN Clinic Asmara requires:
- Attend the UN Clinic on part time basis a week and be on call in acute/emergency cases during the outside office hours to perform the requested laboratory test.
- Collect and label all samples of different tests following international bio-safety standard
- Ensure the safe handling and transporting of bio-hazard materials in compliance with international standards and practices
- Ensure the appropriate disposal of hazardous materials following international standards of bio safety.
- Report timely the requested tests to UN Doctor and ensure that the reports are managed promptly and in confidential manner.
- Regular maintenance of all laboratory equipment’s following the technical specifications of the manufacturer of the equipment
- Proper report of problems related to laboratory performance for the fast and efficient resolution
- Participate on gatherings organized by the clinic for Health and Safety awareness and promotion programs.
- Ensure proper management of reagent stock; keep inventory of Laboratory supplies and ensure that the supplies are always replenished and adequate
- Keep records of all work done in the Laboratory activities.
- Responsible for the regular maintenance of all laboratory equipment’s following the technical specifications of the manufacturer of the equipment.
- The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for
- the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Competencies
| Core | |
| Achieve Results: | LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline |
| Think Innovatively: | LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements |
| Learn Continuously: | LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback |
| Adapt with Agility: | LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible |
| Act with Determination: | LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident |
| Engage and Partner: | LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships |
| Enable Diversity and Inclusion: | LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination |
| Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies) | Thematic Area | Name | Definition | | Ethics | UN Policy Knowledge ethics | Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and Other policies relating to ethics and integrity | | Business Management | Customer Satisfaction/Client Management | Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers’ needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests. Abilit to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns. | | HR – Duty of Care | Occupational safety, health and wellbeing | Knowledge of OSHW concepts and methods and ability to apply them in the development of the OSHW strategies, policies, management systems and quality standards that are consistent with the business strategy. Ability to identity OSHW risks and to develop mitigation strategies and monitoring systems; to create OSHW incident reporting and response systems; understanding of the key workplace stressors and ability to design effective response measures | | Business Direction and Strategy | Effective Decision Making | Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with ones authority, area of expertise and resources | | |
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician.
Experience:
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in Laboratory technology is required.
Required skills
- Experience in the use of computers, office software packages
- (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and web-based management systems, and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
- Experience in Personal Protection Equipment application during any procedure performance is required.
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section.
- Previous working, in health facility with well organized laboratory is desired.
- Proven experience and good knowledge of the microscopic examination is advantageous.
- Experience of the using all laboratory machines.
- Working experience within UN agency is an asset.
Required Language(s)
- Fluency in English is required.
Disclaimer
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Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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