Duties and Responsibilities
The United Nations Health Care Center in, Ethiopia, provides essential medical services and medico administrative Services to UN staff, their dependents, and other eligible beneficiaries. The Center aims to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and support public health initiatives within the UN community. The Laboratory Technologist role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, including the provision of technical support during routine and emergency medical interventions. The technician works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and is expected to uphold high standards of professionalism and patient care. Additionally, the position involves maintaining a safe laboratory environment by following established biosafety guidelines and participating in ongoing training and quality improvement initiatives. It ensures client safety and satisfaction, while upholding the organization's health-related rules and regulations. Under the overall guidance of the Chief Medical Officer and the direct supervision of the Head of Laboratory, the Laboratory Technologist is responsible for the following duties and responsibilities: · Emergency a Services: The Laboratory Technologist must be available during off-hours and weekends to respond to emergencies. and weekends to respond to emergencies. · Conduct routine laboratory tests, including hematology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis, parasitology, microbiology, serology, immunology and other clinical laboratory tests following established standard operating procedures (SOPs). · Collect, prepare, and analyze patient samples, · Ensuring accuracy and efficiency while adhering to quality control standards. · Prepare and ensure compliance with SOPs, job aids, and policies for each test performed. · Implement and conduct laboratory tests in accordance with SOPs to guarantee accurate, reliable, and timely results. · Validate all test results before final reports are released to clinicians. · Report test outcomes promptly, enter them into the electronic system, and communicate critical or abnormal results to the responsible physician without delay. · Calibrate, operate, and maintain laboratory equipment; troubleshoot issues and report any malfunctions or discrepancies to senior staff. · Accurately record and document test results, maintaining organized laboratory records according to health center protocols. · Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, sterile laboratory environment, efficiently implementing SOPs to ensure high-quality standards. · Assist with the validation and implementation of new laboratory tests and procedures. · Coordinate the establishment and implementation of a quality management system aligned with the latest ISO 15189 standard and support all related quality activities in the laboratory. · Ensure laboratory compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements, demonstrating proficiency in ISO standards (ISO 15189, 15190, 17025). · Support and manage inventory of laboratory supplies, reagents, and consumables, providing prompt reports before shortages occur. · Serve as custodian of all laboratory equipment in the duty station and conducts periodic inventory. · Regularly monitor and record temperatures of the laboratory environment and equipment. · Monitor and ensure biosafety compliance for all laboratory staff in the collection, preparation, processing, storage, and disposal of infectious biological samples and diagnostic testing. · Maintain comprehensive documentation of samples, laboratory results, and other activities, ensuring compliance with the organization's data protection and confidentiality policies. · Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications/special skills
Education · University degree in Medical Laboratory Technology is required. · Current unrestricted registration with the medical licensing authority of Ethiopia is required. · Training in Laboratory Quality Management System, ISO 15189, SLIPTA, Laboratory audit, lab. Biosafety is required. Experience · Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive working experience in a well-organized and full-service laboratory unit or related area is required. · Work experience in an international organization is an advantage. · Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record is an advantage. Skills and Competencies required for the function: Professionalism: Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of clinical, occupational, and tropical medicine. Shows pride in work and achievements, upholds professional competence, and exhibits mastery of the subject matter. Acts conscientiously and efficiently to fulfill commitments, adheres to deadlines, and achieves results. Displays motivation driven by professional values, perseveres in addressing difficult problems and challenges, and maintains composure in stressful circumstances. Take responsibility for decisions made in the performance of duties. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals, prioritizes tasks, allocates resources, anticipates risks, and efficiently manages time and plans. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
