Technical Officer (Laboratory)
( 2100243 )
Grade : P3
Contractual Arrangement : Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 1 year
Job Posting: Jan 19, 2021, 10:12:32 AM
The objective of the Health Security and Emergencies Cluster is to contribute to the reduction of the health consequences of public health emergencies, natural disasters, conflicts and minimize social and economic impact in the African Region through prevention, early warning, early detection, and rapid and effective response operations in acute and protracted emergencies arising from any hazard with health consequences.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the guidance of the head of the WHO Country office in Sierra Leone, the supervision of the HSE team Lead, and the direct supervision of the Laboratory Team Lead, the incumbent will coordinate and guide the process of establishing the bacteriology unit at Makeni Government Hospital Laboratory, as well as contribute to national capacity building for bacteriology testing. He/she will support the Directorate of Laboratory Diagnostics and Blood services of the MoHS to institute a functional and resilient bacteriology system in the country capable of providing accurate and reliable results, including for antimicrobial resistance surveillance:The bacteriologist will perform the following key activities:1. Conduct baseline assessments of the bacteriology laboratories and AMR surveillance by conducting quality audits in collaboration with Ministry of Health and Sanitation2. Based on quality audit reports, develop a quality improvement plan and institute corrective actions for non-conformities, in collaboration with the MoHS laboratory quality team3. Train selected laboratory scientists and institute QMS within the laboratory system
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: University degreein microbiology, biomedical sciences, medical laboratory sciences or laboratory medicine, from a recognized university.
Desirable: Training in laboratory management, laboratory quality system, global antimicrobial resistance surveillance system (GLASS), or public health-related fields . Master's degree in public health or any of medical laboratory sciences is an added advantage.
Experience
Essential:
Desirable: Experience working in Laboratory Strengthening in low resource settings.
Skills
--> Strong technical skills and knowledge in establishing systems for Bacteriology and AMR testing --> Ability to plan and implement processes within a highly demanding environment --> Strong organizational, management and communication skills, and ability to negotiate with national stakeholders and partners--> Ability to exercise leadership and to work effectively with national staff and partners--> Proven ability to plan, execute, supervise and manage a bacteriology laboratory . Demonstrated ability to produce results, while respecting WHO's professional, ethical and legal framework
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Producing results
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: REMUNERATION
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 60,962 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2576 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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