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 Vacancy Announcement Number JF/56/2014 Contract Status Fixed Term Appointment Contract Duration 3 years including 1 year of probation Grade 08 Benefits Monthly Salary JD 528.900 Fils. Supplementary Allowance 30 % of basic salary. 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 18 December 2014 Deadline for Applications 28 December 2014 Place in the Organisation The incumbent of the post is responsible to the Senior Medical Officer or Medical Officer in-Charge of the Health Centre or the Senior Laboratory Technician (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: • Supervises and performs the full range of laboratory services including biochemistry, hematology, serology, routine (urine and stool examination) and bacteriology: • Maintains laboratory equipment, supplies and reagents and prepares estimates of requirements for replenishment of consumable supplies; • Maintains laboratory statistical records and prepares monthly reports to ensure availability of data for the health information system; • Reviews and analyzes quality control results (internal and external) and makes the necessary intervention; • Updates the programming of the automated laboratory equipment and follows up the preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment; • Performs such other duties as may be required. Minimum Qualifications • A University Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized university. • Possession of a license to practice laboratory services (where applicable). • At least two 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, negotiation and listening skills; • Maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients; • Adequate computer skills; • 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 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 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: 18 December 2014
Posted on: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 05:15:57 +0000
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