Volunteer with UN Volunteers in South Sudan: Laboratory Technician
Applicant criteria
- 27 - 60
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
United Nations Volunteers programme is offering a volunteer opportunity in South Sudan: Laboratory Technician.
Duration:
13 months (with possibility of extension)
Duties & responsibilities
- Collect samples from patients for Biochemistry, Hematology, Parasitological, Bacteriology and conduct routine and other tests that the laboratory facilities can accommodate.
- Collect swabs for (COVID-19) to perform the tests and transportation of samples as needed
- Assist medical team in contact tracing for communicable diseases.
- Manage the day-to-day administration of the laboratory including proper filing of patient records in the data management system.
- Verify and release quality and reliable clinical test results of patients to Medical Officers.
- Ensure proper handling and storage of human blood products meant for transfusion.
- Ensure proper record keeping and strict confidentiality of patients’ records.
- Monitor laboratory inventory and prepares requisitions for laboratory reagents and laboratory consumables in collaboration with the Pharmacy unit.
- Ensure capturing the daily, monthly, and annual laboratory tests performed.
- Contribute insights on various hospital-based infection control measures.
- Ensure the cleanliness, maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, as well as reporting any equipment malfunction and initiating repairs when necessary by qualified repair technician.
Eligibility criteria
Age: 27 - 80
Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
Required experience:
- 5 years of experience in a tropical country as a Registered Medical Technologist is required.
- Knowledge and experience in medical laboratory testing is Mandatory.
- Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word); other IT applications and office technology equipment.
- Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
Languages: English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level:
- Bachelor equivalent in Medical Technology (Clinical Laboratory Science) is preferred.
Required Skills:
- Accountability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creativity
- Judgement and decision-making
- Planning and organizing
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Teamwork
About The United Nations Volunteers (UNV):
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.
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