UN Clinic Laboratory Technician Assistant

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Mission and objectives

UNDP is the United Nations largest agency with a mandate to eradicate poverty, through sustainable and inclusive human development. UNDP has been in Nigeria since the country became independent in 1960 providing capacity building and policy development support to the Federal Government of Nigeria in areas of Governance & Peace Building, Inclusive growth, and Sustainable Development.
UNDP continues to support the government in the implementation of development interventions aimed at meeting medium to long term goals enshrined in National and Subnational development plans as well as the Sustainable Development Goals. The goal of UNDP is to improve the lives of the people of Nigeria, especially the poorest and most vulnerable, and to ensure a future that offers equality, dignity, and opportunity for all. UNDP works in partnership with the federal Government of Nigeria, development partners, UN agencies, civil society and local communities to help identify local solutions to meet global and national development challenges through a range of interventions that combine UNDP’s expertise and comparative advantage in the areas of Governance & Peace Building, Inclusive growth and Sustainable Development.

Context

The UN Clinic Laboratory Technician Assistant performs his/her functions under the direct supervision of the Head, Laboratory Technician and UN Health Manager of the UN Clinic. The UN Clinics operate under the general supervision of UNDP on regards of all administrative matters.

Task description

Under the overall supervision of the UN Health Manager or his/her nominee within delegated authority, the Laboratory Technician Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
* Assists the Head, Lab Technician in the management of the UN Clinic 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 UN Physicians in prompt and professional manner
* 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 UN Physicians;
* Ensure that the reports are managed in timely, promptly and confidential manner.
* In close coordination with the National HIV advisor and the UN Physicians, 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 UN Physicians, Nurse and Pharmacist,
II. 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 outside 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.