Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Type of Job

Job Family
Medical

Job Opening Number
22-Medical-UNRWA-174583-R-Damascus (R)

Staffing Exercise
N/A

Description

Org. Setting and Reporting

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 computerised 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:
  1. prepares estimates of requirements for replenishment of consumable supplies
  2. prepares the monthly and annual laboratory statistical report;
  3. Reviews and analyzes quality control results (internal and external) and makes the necessary intervention
• Performs such other duties and assignments as may be required.

Competencies

1. Good communication skills and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients;
2. Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and cope with heavy workload;
3. Adequate computer skills;
4. Self-motivated and shows willingness to learn from others;
5. Acts in accordance with the professional ethics and values.

Education

1. Full secondary education;
2. Completion of a two-year diploma of medical laboratory technician from a recognized institution.
3. Possession of a license to practice laboratory services in Syrian Arab Republic.

Work Experience

• At least two years experience in a providing medical laboratory services is required
• Experience in the use of computers and an understanding of their use in health applications.
• Experience in providing medical services in the UN, INGOs and international organizations is desirable

Languages

• Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic.

Assessment

• Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Experience in providing medical services in the UN, INGOs and familiarity with the agency health services is desirable.

* Conditions of service:

Contract Status:

• Fixed term Appointment for 3 years; including 1 year of probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need.
• Monthly basic salary: 510.80 USD
• Grade: Level 01

Other benefits include:

• Provident Fund contribution (15.2% of basic salary paid by the Agency).
• Dependency allowances (if applicable).
• 30 days of annual leave in addition to maternity, paternity and sick leaves.
• Candidates who are invited to a written test should submit their academic qualifications, employment certificates and other required documents, either before the date of the test, or on the day of the test. Failure to do so may entail disqualification from the recruitment process.
• Candidates should also submit a statement of non-employment (3 copies) given that governmental, or joint sector employees cannot be appointed to UNRWA posts even if they have leave without pay permit.
• Candidates who succeed in the recruitment process and receive an offer of appointment to the respective post must submit a notification issued by GAPAR to the effect that they have reported to GAPAR and have filled the required forms for obtaining approval of competent government authorities.

They should also submit the following:

• Statement of non-conviction (3 copies). 3
• Copy of personal ID.

* Equivalency:

Equivalency may apply for this post.
NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.

* General information

1. This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. As an Area post, only candidates who reside in Syria at the time of applications are eligible to apply. The Agency does not assume responsibilities nor support the issuance of work permits for those who has no legal documents to live in Syria;

2. Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates assisting the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities;

3. UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified women;

4. A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post;

5. Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA’s online e-recruitment system inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All acquired university degrees must also be stated, if applicable. Applicants applying to positions for Grades 12 to 20 must submit a cover letter/motivational statement in order to be considered. Additionally, providing incorrect or misleading information on an application will result in the immediate disqualification of a candidate;

6. For UNRWA internal staff, they are required to specify and include their current UNRWA grade level. To do so applicants should select under “Category” RLG, scroll down to see all categories, then select their local grade.

7. Advertisements published only in English will only accept applications in English, and Arabic submissions will not be considered.

8. The Agency may disqualify applicants whose name appears on the UN Sanctions List or a UN database of staff separated for reason of misconduct or of staff who separated whilst misconduct processes were pending.

9. UNRWA shares investigation and misconduct information with other UN Agencies, and past and prospective employers, about staff members who have been separated for misconduct, or who have separated whilst an investigation and/or disciplinary process for misconduct is underway; and such persons may be prohibited from employment with the United Nations.

10. The Agency will immediately disqualify applicants who are ineligible for any reason in accordance with the Agency regulatory framework.

11. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live;

12. Please ensure that the e-mail address and mobile phone number that you have written in your Personal History Form are accurate and active. Your status in relation to the vacancy will be communicated to you only via the email listed on your Personal History Form;

13. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities;

14. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply;

15. For more information please visit the website, http//: inspira.un.org.

DEADLINE: 17 July 2022

About the Organization

UNRWA (the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East) provides assistance, protection and advocacy for some 4.7 million registered Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and the occupied Palestinian territory, pending a solution to their plight. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states.