Vacancy #: UNIOGBIS/IC – 03/2018 // Deadline: 31 January, 2018

Post Title:  Laboratory Technician // Level: Individual Contractor

Organizational Unit: Medical Section // Location: Bissau

Initial Contract: 3 months

UNIOGBIS invites candidates for the position highlighted above.  Interested candidates are requested to submit the complete application (P.11 or Curriculum Vitae (CV), one-page motivation letter outlining how their experience, skills, qualifications and professional networks fit with the required deliverables, copies of Birth Certificate or National Identity Card/National Passport, academic diploma/certificate and employment letters from previous employers, to UNIOGBIS Human Resources Section. Please note that you can also apply by email to uniogbis-recruitment@un.org; Kindly note that upon receipt of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Description of Main Duties:

Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following duties (these duties are generic):

• Perform the laboratory test prescribed by the doctors;
• Keep the records of the entire laboratory test performed;
• Performs tests and readings so as to alert the doctors if the case needed;
• Applies standards of bio hazardous management in the laboratory;
• Ensures safety of the patients in performing necessary medical tests;
• Ensure confidentiality in management of the results of the tests performed;
• Knowledge of management of blood bank is a plus;
• Knowledge of the dry chemistry techniques is a must;
• At least 10 years of experience as Laboratory technician;
• Maintains patient records and exercises confidentiality;
• Accords patients’ fair and equal treatment regardless of ethnic background;
• Work on shifting schedule and be on call for emergencies when needed;
• Knowledge of the medical equipments and its proper use;
• Assist the reception whenever needed

Competencies:

Professionalism: Knowledge and hand on experience in Laboratory.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively and builds consensus. Supports and acts in accordance with group decision.

Communication: listens to others, interprets, and responds appropriately. Tailors language according to needs.

Commitment to continuous learning: Contributes to the learning of colleagues and willing to learn from others.  Seeks opportunity to develop current skills.

Technological Awareness: Seeks opportunity to enhance and learn new technological skills.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education:

Degree from a recognized university/school. National registration and license are required.

Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years of progressive responsible laboratory experience in medical field. Experience in emergencies is a requirement.

Language:

Fluent in oral and written English and Portuguese.

Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates. Completed detailed applications documentation as specified above referring to Vacancy: UNIOGBIS/IC–03/2018 should be forwarded to the attention of: Human Resources Section (HRS), UNIOGBIS Headquarters, Bairro Penha, P.O.Box 222, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.