UNISFA was established in July 2011 under authority of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). UNISFA is mandated to Strengthen the capacity of the Abyei Police Service (APS) by providing support, including the training of personnel, and coordinate with the APS on matters of law and order, Monitor and verify the redeployment of armed forces from the Abyei area in accordance with the 20 June 2011 Agreement, Provide de-mining assistance and technical advice, Facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid and free movement of humanitarian personnel in coordination with relevant Abyei Area bodies, When requested and in cooperation with the APS, provide security for oil infrastructure in the Abyei Administrative Area (AAA) and later to organize the referendum
The Council also authorized UNISFA under Chapter VII to:
• Protect UN Personnel, facilities, installations, and equipment.
• Ensure the security and freedom of UN and humanitarian personnel and members of the Joint Military Observers Committee and Joint Military Observer Teams established by the 20 June Agreement.
• Protect civilians under imminent threat of physical violence; and protect the Area from incursions by unauthorized elements and ensure security.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the incumbent will provide laboratory testing services both routine and specialized, i.e., chemistry, electrolytes, serology and bacteriology.
These services are extended to all the mission employees and as required to other UN organizations.

•Performing Laboratory investigations as per the order of treating Physician.
•Clearly explain procedures to patients before conducting tests.
•The incumbent is expected to collect specimens of urine, sputum, stool, blood and swaps
•Promptly reporting test results to the examining physician (Immediate reporting for results like Malaria).
•Ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures for sterilization and biological waste disposal.
•Maintaining cleanliness, proper storage, and inventory management of all laboratory equipment and accessories.
•The incumbent must report laboratory requirements to the pharmacy team in a timely manner to prevent service interruptions.
•Being accountable for the safety, security, and proper handling of all laboratory equipment, reagents, and supplies assigned to the unit.
•Operating laboratory equipment such as MOLBIO or similar devices for Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing,
•Coordinating with MOVCON staff to receive blood supplies from global vendors, ensuring their transfer to GHANA MEDICAL L-2+ health facility. for storage, and generating reports on their consumption and disposal in coordination with the GHANA MEDICAL L-2+ health facility.
•Occasionally, the incumbent of the post is required to stay in the clinic for extra working hours to attend the emergency cases.
•Communicating any safety-related occurrences involving clients to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
•As a routine procedure of the clinic, the incumbent is expected to fill daily statistics and monthly reports.
•Collaborating with the medical team to achieve the goals of the Medical Unit.
•Communicate new discoveries and procedures to the medical team; Advice the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) an update and new discoveries in relation to laboratory technology.
•Performing any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Results/expected outputs
Deliver laboratory services as per UN standards.


Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:
•Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
•Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
•Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
•Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.
•Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers.
•Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

UN Volunteers should be provided equal duty of care as extended to all host entity personnel. Host entity support to the UN Volunteer includes, but is not limited to:
•Introductory briefings about the organisation and office-related context including security, emergency procedures, good cultural practice and orientation to the local environment;
•Support with arrival administration including setting-up of bank accounts, residence permit applications and completion of other official processes as required by the host government or host entity.
•Structured guidance, mentoring and coaching by a supervisor including a clear workplan and performance appraisal.
•Access to office space, equipment, IT support and any other systems and tools required to complete the objectives of the assignment including a host entity email address;
•Access to shared host entity corporate knowledge, training and learning;
•Inclusion of the volunteer in emergency procedures such as evacuations;
•Leave management;
•Daily Subsistence Allowance(DSA) for official travel, when applicable;
•All changes in the Description of Assignment occurring between recruitment and arrival or during the assignment need to be formalized with the United Nations Volunteer Programme;
•Investigate misconduct: sharing reports with the UNV;
•Provide emergency assistance, e.g. the death of volunteer or medical evacuation, in collaboration with UNV. Accept letters of guarantees or potential liabilities for covering medical costs not claimable under medical insurance in extraordinary situations (e.g. isolation facilities` services during pandemics).