UN Clinic Laboratory Technician

UNDP is the UN’s global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP is on the ground in about 170 countries and territories, working with national counterparts on solutions to global and national development challenges.   

UNDP partners with the host government, civil society including the business community, the United Nations system, the development partners, and other development actors to help the country achieve sustainable development including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, accelerating structural transformations for sustainable development and building resilience to crises and shock. 

Present in Guinea-Bissau since the signature of the Cooperation Agreement with the Government of Guinea-Bissau on 29 June 1975, immediately after its independence, the UNDP Country Office in Guinea-Bissau has been the lead partner providing support to the Government in the areas of good governance, sustainable, inclusive, and resilient development, working for a future that offers equality, dignity, and opportunities for all.  Key Programme focus areas are: a) governance: constitutional review, rule of law, local governance structures, empowering women, youth and civil society; b) promoting inclusive economic growth: poverty reduction, providing decent work, food security, and the structural transformation of the economy through economic diversification, digitalization and innovation, value chain development and market support systems; c) climate change adaptation, disaster risk management and mitigation, preservation, and development of biodiversity; and d) health and social protection

1. Ensure safe handling of bio-hazardous materials in compliance with the international standards and practices;
2. Draws blood samples applying international sterilization and bio safety standards;
3. Collects and labels urine, stool and sputum samples for different tests following international bio safety standards.
4. Perform all laboratory tests as requested by the Medical Doctor in promptly and professional matter;
5. Autoclave and sterilize the instruments and containers following international standard of bio safety
6. Report in a timely fashion result of tests to the Medical Doctor;
7. Ensure that the reports are managed in timely, promptly, and confidential manner
8. Ensure proper management of reagents stock; Keep an inventory of laboratory supplies and ensures that the supplies are always replenished and adequate.
9. Make arrangements for outside laboratory tests for UN staff when required;
10. Keep records of all work done in the laboratory and provide statistical report in regard to laboratory activities.
11. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

• 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: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible 

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies :

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 fulfill 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. 
• Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns.

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