WHO Technical Officer Laboratory Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. WHO Nigeria looking for “Technical Officer Laboratory”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 15 September 2022.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. The WHO Constitution, which establishes the agency’s governing structure and principles, states its main objective as “the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health”. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with six semi-autonomous regional offices and 150 field offices worldwide.
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WHO Technical Officer Laboratory Jobs 2022
The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on 01 September 2022 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Technical Officer Laboratory to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | World Health Organization (WHO) |
| Position | Technical Officer Laboratory |
| Location | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | 2 years |
| Application Deadline | 15 September 2022 |
WHO Job Vacancy 2022
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME:
WHO Ministry of Health in Nigeria is working to strengthen the capacity to establish minimum bases for the International Health Regulations. In this regard, WHO will support the health system including the response to public health and nutrition emergencies through laboratory capacity building. The programme covers the following areas of the Diagnostics and Laboratory: Systems, Clinical, Epidemiological, Surveillance, Disease Prevention and Control, Quality, Bio safety and Bio security, and Research The objectives of the programme are as follow so To promote the development of an effective national laboratory system through the development and implementation of comprehensive national policies on laboratory services. o Contribute to the adaptation and implementation of international and regional standards and guidelines at the national level. o Supporting laboratory-based surveillance of diseases, including emerging and re-emerging infectious risks. o Strengthen national laboratory networks in the context of IDSR and IHR. o Strengthen laboratory quality management at the national level through the implementation of regional programmes such as SLIPTA and LQMS/WHO, including bio safety and bio security o Promote the contribution of laboratories to disease prevention and control activities and to global disease control programmes. o Promote laboratory workforce capacity strengthening. o Collaborate with other clusters and programmes to ensure Diagnostics and Laboratory contribution
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Provide advice, technical expertise and support operations for the development, implementation and monitoring of national policies, strategies and plans. Support the development of laws, national norms, standards and guidelines on Diagnostics and Laboratory systems and services. Support the development and implementation of regulatory functions related to diagnostics and Laboratory services. Provide technical support for the development of the national laboratory system, including mobile laboratories. Provide technical support in cooperation with the partners to improve laboratory analysis and diagnostic services, quality management of the environment, equipment maintenance, safety and bio security. Provide technical expertise and support operational for rapid response to epidemics / epidemics and health emergencies, in collaboration with national health officials, including laboratory staff and other partner organizations Strengthen national health laboratory capacities through the provision of training to diagnostics and laboratory staff. Support the development and implementation of technical guidelines and standard operating procedures for laboratory testing and practices, including for the safe collection, handling, shipment, storage and analysis of the human and environmental samples. Execute all other related tasks assigned by the direct supervisor and the WHO Representative
Qualification:
- University Degree or Diploma in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or in medical biology
Experience:
- At least 2 years in clinical laboratory fields /public with the national authorities
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply WHO Technical Officer Laboratory Jobs 2022
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The Closing Date: 15 September 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Click Here to View |
| Official Website | www.who.int |
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