COVID Laboratory technician (WHO Health Emergencies Programme)

Vacancy Notice

 

 

The World Health Organization has a vacancy for the position of:

 

COVID Laboratory technician (WHO Health Emergencies Programme)

(Special Service Agreement, for initial period of 1 Year)

 

Purpose of the Post:

Two (2) SSAs to provide technical support on COVID-19 sample collection, processing and testing to the virology laboratory in National Center for Laboratory and Epidemiology (NCLE), MoH..

 

Description of Duties:

In collaboration with the Ministry of Health of Lao PDR, the WHO Representative, the WHO Health Emergency Programme team, the incumbent will perform the following functions:

 

1. Assist virology laboratory in NCLE on sample collection of suspected COVID-19 cases and passengers at the airport.
2. Assist virology laboratory in NCLE on processing of COVID-19 specimen.
3. Assist virology laboratory in NCLE on performing of real-time RT-PCR of COVID-19.
4. Support NCLE on data management by using PACS software and national database.
5. Support NCLE on inventory especially COVID-19 related reagent and supplies.
6. Support NCLE on on-site training and supervision of COVID-19 testing by real-time RT-PCR and portable PCR at the provincial level as needed.

 

Knowledge & skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of specimen collection and virology testing.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and to deliver high-quality work on-time.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills.

      

Education:

Essential: Diploma in medical technology from a recognized university/collage.

 

Experience:

Essential: At least two years substantial work experience in public health laboratory, particularly respiratory sample collection, molecular virology testing, implementing of biosafety and laboratory quality management system.

 

Desirable: Working experience in real-time RT-PCR for SARS CoV-2 virus is an advantage.

 

Languages:

Essential:         Excellent knowledge of local language (speaking, reading & writing)

Desirable:        Basic English

 

 

Other skills (e.g. IT): Proficiency in standard MS Office applications.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit applications and curriculum vitae in the English language with a subject "COVID laboratory technician SSA” to the below email address by 28 December 2020.

 

             

            Email: wplaohr@who.int