Laboratory Technician in Torit, South Sudan

UN VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT SSDR000959--Laboratory Technician The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme 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.In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long- established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UN Volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive.

General Information

Country of Assignment South Sudan

Host Institute United Nations Mission in South Sudan

Volunteer Category International Specialist

Number of Volunteer 1

Duration Until 30-06-2019

workbench.possibility_of_extension Yes

Expected Starting Date 11-04-2018

Duty Station

Torit [SSD]

Assignment Place Non-Family Duty station

Assignment Place Remark

Assignment is Non-Family

Living Conditions

Living conditions vary between UNMISS duty stations. Each duty station where UNMISS has a field presence has basic residential camp facilities, which includes running water and electricity. Candidates should be aware that accommodation may be austere with the possibility of water shortages and power blackouts. On arrival in Juba accommodation will be on a share basis. Ablutions will also be shared. As the accommodation situation improves single unit accommodation, with an attached ablution, should become available in all locations. Hard wall accommodation is available in Juba.

All UNMISS duty stations apart from Entebbe, Uganda are considered non - family duty stations. The security level of UNMISS duty stations is classified by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) who will brief on arrival. A number of locations in South Sudan are prone to conflict.

Primary health care services (preventive and curative) are provided in 11 United Nations Owned Equipment (UNOE) Level-I clinics, 21 Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) Level-I clinics, 4 COE Level-II medical facilities within the mission area and the 5 Dec 2017 Page 1 of 5 establishment of contractual agreements for Level-III and Level-IIII care outside the mission area. The 4 Level-II facilities available in Juba, Bor, Malakal and Wau, run by the Troop Contributing Countries (TCC), take referrals from the Level-I clinics and provide

hospital-based care.

The climate is tropical with a rainy season in many areas, which should normally span from around April to October. Ability to live

and work in difficult and harsh conditions is essential.

Assignment Details

Assignment Title Laboratory Technician

Organizational Context & Project Description

UNMISS was established in 2011 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO); subsequently,

UNMISS mandate has been renewed through resolutions 2057 (2012), 2109 (2013), 2155 (2014), 2187 (2014), 2223 (2015), 2241

(Dec. 2015), 2304 (2016) and 2327 (2016).

Sustainable Development Goals 16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

UNV Focus Area Peace building

Task description

Under the guidance of the Chief Medical Officer / Deputy Chief Medical Officer and direct supervision of the Medical Officer at the

assigned Level-I Clinic, the Laboratory Technician will be responsible for the following duties:

Collects samples from patients for Biochemistry, Hematology, Parasitological, Bacteriology, Immuno-Serology, sputum and

other body fluids and conduct routine and other tests that the laboratory facilities can accommodate.

Manages the day-to-day administration of the laboratory including proper filing of patient records in the data management

system.

Verifies and releases quality and reliable clinical test results of patients to Medical Officers.

Identifies and recommends quality control mechanisms and design laboratory modules and work plan that ensures safety and

proper biohazard waste management.

Ensures proper handling and storage of human blood products meant for transfusion.

Ensures proper record keeping and strict confidentiality of patients’ records.

Monitors laboratory inventory and prepares requisitions for laboratory reagents and laboratory consumables in collaboration

with the Pharmacy unit.

Ensures proper recording and reporting of laboratory data capturing the daily, monthly, and annual laboratory tests

performed.

Contributes insights on various hospital-based infection control measures.

Performs a variety of procedures using established laboratory techniques on both manual and automated laboratory

equipment.

Ensures the cleanliness, maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, as well as reporting any equipment

malfunction and initiating repairs when necessary by qualified repair technician.

Acts in a professional manner, reflecting the mission’s, philosophy and values.

Trains, assists and supervises the daily activities of the Laboratory Assistant (if any) assigned to the medical section.

Performs any other duties as may be required by the Chief Medical Officer, Deputy Chief Medical Officer or Medical officer.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:- Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerismby

reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNVactivities (for instance in events that mark International

Volunteer Day)- Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms ofvolunteerism in the host country- Reflect on the type

and quality of voluntary action that they areundertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities- Contribute

articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNVpublications/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,

orencourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV OnlineVolunteering service whenever technically possible.

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Acted meticulously and in strict compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and procedures in place at the

Unit;

The volunteer will have contributed to strengthening the UNMISS Health Services through quality assurance mechanisms;

Further to the aforementioned technical achievements, the incumbent is expected to respect professional ethics and

confidentiality. The incumbent will neither share nor use to his/her advantage any of the information, documents or facts

brought to his/her knowledge in the course of this assignment.

• The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including

supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counter-parts, including Implementing Partners (IPs); • Age, Gender and Diversity

(AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A final

statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development dur-ing the assignment, such as reporting on the

number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

Qualifications/Requirements

Required Degree Level Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments

Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology (Clinical Laboratory Science)

Required experience 60 months

Experience Remark

Registered Medical Technologist with 5 to 7 years work experience in a tropical country

Language Skills

English (Mandatory) , Level - Fluent

Area of Expertise

Medical laboratory testing Mandatory

Area of Expertise Requirement

Computer skills: 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.

Sound security awareness.

Need Driving Licence Yes

Competencies & Values

Accountability

Adaptability and Flexibility

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Communication

5 Dec 2017 Page 3 of 5 Integrity

Professionalism

Respect for Diversity

Working in Teams

Conditions of Service and other information

Condition of Service Click here to view Conditions of Service

Conditions of Service for International Specialist:

The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and

satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.

A UN Volunteer receives a Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) which is composed of the Monthly Living Allowance (MLA) and a Family

Allowance (FA) for those with dependents (maximum three).

The Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) is paid at the end of each month to cover housing, utilities, transportation, communications and

other basic needs. The VLA can be computed by applying the Post-Adjustment Multiplier (PAM) to the VLA base rate of US$ 1,587. The

VLA base rate is a global rate across the world, while the PAM is duty station/country-specific and fluctuates on a monthly basis

according to the cost of living. This method ensures that international UN Volunteers have comparable purchasing power at all duty

stations irrespective of varying costs of living. The PAM is established by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) and is

published at the beginning of every month on the ICSC website http://icsc.un.org.

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In non-family duty stations that belong to hardship categories D or E, as classified by the ICSC, international UN Volunteers receive a

Well-Being Differential (WBD) on a monthly basis.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are provided a settling-in-grant (SIG) at the start of the assignment (if the volunteer did not reside in the

duty station for at least 6 months prior to taking up the assignment) and in the event of a permanent reassignment to another duty

station.

UNV provides life, health, permanent disability insurances as well as assignment travel, annual leave, full integration in the UN security

framework (including residential security reimbursements).

UN Volunteers are paid Daily Subsistence Allowance at the UN rate for official travels, flight tickets for periodic home visit and for the final

repatriation travel (if applicable). Resettlement allowance is paid for satisfactory service at the end of the assignment.

UNV will provide, together with the offer of assignment, a copy of the Conditions of Service, including Code of conduct, to the successful

5 Dec 2017 Page 4 of 5 candidate.

Application Code SSDR000959-2379

Application procedure

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections

of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink.

Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at

https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to

apply.

Application deadline: 07 January 2018

Disclaimer

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme which welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are

committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.

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