WHO Laboratory Technical Officer Jobs 2022 – Zimbabwe NGO Jobs. WHO Zimbabwe looking for “Laboratory Technical Officer“. Applicants with a degree in Advanced University degree (Master’s level or above) may apply on or before Feb 22, 2022.
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WHO Laboratory Technical Officer Jobs 2022
The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on February 01, 2022 for qualified Zimbabwe’s to fill in the vacant post of Laboratory Technical Officer to be based in Harare, Zimbabwe.
| Recruiter | World Health Organization |
| Position | Laboratory Technical Officer |
| Location | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced University degree (Master’s level or above) |
| Experience Required | Five years experience |
| Application Deadline | Feb 22, 2022 |
WHO Job Vacancy 2022
Purpose of the Position: In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Incident Management System (IMS), at the Zimbabwe country office, the incumbent will provide technical expertise and operational support to the Ministry of Health and Child Care and partners in timely responses to outbreaks/epidemics and health emergencies through managing the laboratory related activities in compliance with the WHO recommended standards, throughout the full cycle of the COVID-19 response and other public health emergencies as they occur.
Position in Organization:
- Grade: No grade
- Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
- Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 months
- Job Posting: Jan 31, 2022, 2:44:07 PM
- Closing Date: Feb 22, 2022, 4:29:00 AM
- Primary Location: Zimbabwe-Harare
- Organization: AF_ZWE Zimbabwe
- Schedule: Full-time
Qualification:
- Advanced University degree (Master’s level or above) in life science, laboratory medicine or medical microbiology from an accredited/recognized institute.
- Certified training or qualification in molecular biology, virology, bacteriology, infectious diseases, and/or epidemiology and laboratory techniques.
- Desirable: Master’s level degree in public health or health related field.
- At least five years of progressive practical and operational experience and management of laboratory services, laboratory diagnosis of communicable diseases at the national level.
- Experience in establishing or improving laboratory infrastructure for microbiology and/or detection of infectious diseases.
- Experience in planning and implementing laboratory trainings at national level.
- Experience in evaluating novel diagnostics assays for emergency use authorization during outbreak response.
- Previous experience in UN organizations/agencies, health cluster partners, recognized humanitarian organizations, international institutions or nongovernmental organizations, particularly in developing countries.
- Fluency in written and spoken English. Another UN language would be an added advantage.
- Proven ability to analyse laboratory activities in diagnostic, biosafety and quality management, in order to develop innovative and appropriate solutions for their improvement.
- Sound knowledge in biosafety standards, methodology and techniques in health laboratories, including those in molecular biology, virology, bacteriology and biosafety.
- Sound knowledge in Quality Assurance Systems for laboratories.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications.
How to Apply WHO Laboratory Technical Officer Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2200684
The Closing Date: Feb 22, 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.who.int |
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