Country: Somalia
Closing date: 16 Oct 2015
Objectives of the Program:The objectives of WHO's laboratory and blood safety program are to optimize WHO technical advice and policy support to health authorities in Somalia in the area of Health Laboratories and Blood Safety.
Duration: 2 Months (01 November to 30 December 2015).
Duty station: Mogadishu - Somalia with occasional travel to other zones
Salary Grade - P3
Terms of reference;
Under the direct supervision of the WHO Representative for Somalia, with the technical support from the Regional Advisor PHL, the incumbent will perform the following assigned duties:
- To act as focal point in WHO Country Office to manage health laboratory and blood safety services related work through coordination with health authorities, donors and health partners in Somalia.
- To build national capacity for Public Health Laboratory, Clinical Laboratories and Blood Transfusion Banks/Units.
- To coordinate training programs for laboratory and blood transfusion staff.
- To establish and sustain Laboratory Quality Management System for health laboratories and blood transfusion units/banks in Somalia.
- To assist in developing the standard guidelines for blood safety procedures.
- To provide guidelines on procurement of laboratory supplies, screening kits, reagents and equipment.
- To develop national supervisory and monitoring systems to ensure proper implementation of laboratory activities.
- Provide technical support in the development of SOPs and diagnostic testing for infectious diseases in the Public Health Reference Laboratory - Mogadishu.
- Perform supportive supervision in selected health facilities in Somalia.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the organization head in the area of Health Laboratories and Blood Safety.
The incumbent should meet the following essential/desirable minimum qualifications;
Education (Qualifications):Essential:*****University degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized Institution with M.Sc. specialization in Medical Microbiology, Infectious Disease or similar field.
Experience -At least five years’ work experience in medical laboratory practice in clinical or research facility.
Desirable: Previous working experience with WHO and Knowledge of WHO mandate and goals and or experience in UN organizations/agencies or international institutions.
How to apply:
Interested applicants should send their updated CVs to ibrahime@who.int not later than 16 October 2015.