Medical Laboratory Technologist for All Areas (To Establish Roster for All Areas)
North Lebanon Area
- Organization: UNRWA - United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees
- Location: North Lebanon Area
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Biology and Chemistry
- Medical Practitioners
- Closing Date: Closed
UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY
FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST
UNRWA
UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA's services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. For its local team, UNRWA is seeking to employ a qualified:
Medical Laboratory Technologist for All Areas (To Establish Roster for All Areas)
Vacancy Announcement Number
JF/09/2018
Contract Status••••••••
Fixed Term Appointment
Contract Duration •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
3 years including 1 year of probation
Grade•••••••••
L2
Benefits
Monthly Salary JD 689.600 Fils. Other benefits include Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid by the Agency) and medical insurance. Dependency benefits are subject to eligibility.
Department ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Health Department
Duty Station••••••••••••
All Areas
Issue Date••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
19 February 2018
Deadline for Applications•••••••
04 March 2018
Place in the Organisation
The incumbent of the post is responsible to Head Health Centre (B) or Deputy Head Health Centre (A) or the Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist (as applicable) and receives technical supervision from the Field Laboratory Services Officer.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:
• Performs the full range of laboratory services including biochemistry, hematology, serology, routine (urine and stool examination) and bacteriology;
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of laboratory information in the computerized health information system (e-Health);
• Maintains laboratory equipment, supplies and reagents;
• Updates the programming of the automated laboratory equipment and follows up the preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment;
• At Health Centres without Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist:
prepares estimates of requirements for replenishment of consumable supplies prepares the monthly and annual laboratory statistical report; Reviews and analyzes quality control results (internal and external) and makes the necessary intervention• Performs such other duties as may be required.
Minimum Qualifications
• A University Degree from a recognized university in• Medical Laboratory Sciences:
• Possession of a license to practice medical laboratory services (where applicable).
• At least three years of experience in a providing laboratory services;
• Experience in the use of computers and an understanding of their use in health applications.
Language
Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
Competencies
• Good communication skills and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients;
• Good Analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and cope with heavy workload;
• Adequate computer skills;
• Self-motivated and shows willingness to learn from others.
• Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences;
• Acts in accordance with the professional ethics and values.
Equivalency
When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the concerned Director may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualifications, additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience.
NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing an UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address that you will indicate in your Personal History Profile is accurate, candidates shortlisted for test or interview will only be contacted by e-mail. No follow up phone calls will be made.
The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, testing, interviewing, etc). The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank accounts.
General Information
UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.•
This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. As an Area post, preference will be given to local candidates already based in the duty station of the post.
UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non- smoking work environment.
The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.
On appointment, all individuals will be asked to sign a self attestation, confirming that they have not committed, been convicted of, or prosecuted for, any criminal offence and that they have not been involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international human rights law or international humanitarian law.
Date of issue: 19 February 2018
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