UNV LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Overview

The UNV Laboratory Technician will provide laboratory testing services, including chemistry, electrolytes, serology, and bacteriology, to mission employees and other UN organizations.

Tasks Summary

• Perform a full range of laboratory investigations (hematology, biochemistry, microbiology, serology, blood grouping, cross-matching, urinalysis, etc.).
• Ensure accurate sample collection, labeling, processing, analysis, and documentation.
• Provide timely and reliable results to Medical Officers/Clinicians.
• Participate in emergency laboratory services.
• Provide technical guidance for laboratory referrals.
• Supervise and ensure compliance with protocols for emergency blood transfusions and cross-matching.
• Support UNISFA blood management systems.
• Ensure the safety, security, and proper functioning of laboratory facilities.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain complex laboratory equipment.
• Monitor laboratory environmental conditions and ensure proper storage of reagents and specimens.
• Maintain cold chain systems.
• Monitor weekly consumption of laboratory reagents, consumables, and materials.
• Prepare monthly supply forecasts and procurement requests.
• Ensure efficient stock management.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and confidential laboratory records.
• Monitor and ensure proper completion of laboratory registration books and reporting systems.
• Prepare monthly laboratory activity reports.
• Manage Internal and External Quality Control (IQC/EQC) processes.
• Ensure adherence to international laboratory quality standards and biosafety practices.
• Conduct in-service training sessions for mission medical personnel.
• Participate in mission-wide medical meetings and technical briefings.
• Attend mandatory Lab Officer/Supervisor training and continuous professional development sessions.
• Support evaluation processes related to laboratory performance and quality standards.
• Work closely with Medical Officers, Nurses, Pharmacists, and other healthcare staff.
• Liaise with external reference laboratories and Ghana Level 2+ Hospital.
• Support mobile clinic operations and emergency deployments.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Chief Medical Officer(cmo).

Experience Requirements

• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with microscopy techniques for the identification of malaria parasites is required.
• Prior experience in the laboratory diagnosis of malaria and other tropical diseases is considered desirable.
• Broad experience performing core laboratory tests (hematology, biochemistry, microbiology, serology, urinalysis, blood grouping/cross matching).
• Ability to support emergency and after hours lab services and ensure accurate sample handling and reporting.
• Experience with blood transfusion procedures and cold chain management.
• Ability to operate and maintain essential lab equipment and follow biosafety and quality control standards.
• Experience with laboratory stock management and basic training of medical staff on SOPs and safety.

Qualification Requirements

• Technical/vocational diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology. (Registered professional medical laboratory technician).
• A degree in Medical Laboratory Technology will be considered as an advantage.

Other Details

Languages Required: English, Level: Fluent, Required

Languages Preferred: Arabic, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Contract Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Work Modality: Onsite

Remuneration: