Influenza Laboratory technician (WHO Health Emergencies Programme)

Vacancy Notice

 

 

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

 

Influenza Laboratory technician (WHO Health Emergencies Programme)

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

 

Purpose of the Post:

To provide technical support on influenza surveillance to the 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. Support national influenza center (NIC) which located at NCLE to strengthen influenza surveillance by providing trainings and supervise influenza sentinel sites on sample collection, transportation, storage, and biosafety.
2. Support NIC to conduct influenza monitoring visit at influenza sentinel sites to ensure safety and best practice for sample collection and transportation.
3. Assist virology laboratory in NCLE on sample processing and performing of influenza virus and SARS CoV-2 testing by real-time RT-PCR.
4. Assist virology laboratory in NCLE in strengthening of biosafety and laboratory quality management systems.

 

Knowledge & skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of medical laboratory 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.
• Basic 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 in real-time RT-PCR testing for viruses, implementing of biosafety and laboratory quality management system.

 

Desirable: Working experience in real-time RT-PCR for influenza 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 "Influenza laboratory technician SSA” to the below email address by 28 December 2020.

 

            Email: wplaohr@who.int