National Professional Officer/Laboratory – (2304487)
Grade: No grade
Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 12 months
: May 19, 2023, 9:30:48 AM
: Jun 2, 2023, 12:59:00 AM
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Post Title: National Professional Officer/Laboratory
Grade: NO-C
Contract Type: Special Service Agreement
Position No. 01 position
Duty Station: WHO Country Office, Tanzania
Duration of Contract: 1 year
Closing Date:
A. Functions
Under the supervision and general direction of the WHO Representative for Tanzania, the incumbent will support the Ministry of Health and partners as a Technical Advisor responsible for strengthening the TB/HIV/Viral Hepatitis/Emerging and Re-emerging Diseases Laboratory Services in Tanzania: He / She will perform the following functions:
- Support the Ministry of Health to raise the profile of laboratory services (VL, MDR TB, HDR, E&ReE) within the Ministry of Health in order to provide stewardship, coordination, and management of laboratory services.
- Provide technical assistance in the operationalization of an effective and functional laboratory network in the country for nominal patient management, disease surveillance, research, and other specialized services in line with the Tanzania National Minimum Health Care Package on TB/HIV/Viral Hepatitis and other pathogens for public health.
- Work with the Ministry of Health to develop national health laboratory policy and strategies that ensure that personnel, equipment supplies (including donations), and infrastructure comply with the national specifications and standards.
- Advocate and support strengthening a comprehensive national laboratory quality assurance system that will ensure quality services delivered through an accreditation system for laboratories for different levels of services and participation in internal and external quality assessment (EQA) with linkages to the internationally recognized EQA bodies.
- Support the Ministry of Health to establish a system to ensure that all laboratories have appropriate functional equipment with an effective and sustainable mechanism for equipment maintenance as well as safe disposal of obsolete items.
- Engage with the Ministry of Health to strengthen a laboratory logistic system to ensure that an effective supply chain management system is in place to provide adequate supplies to support the uninterrupted delivery of services.
- Promote acceptable biorisk, biosafety, and biosecurity standards within all laboratories in respect of space, personnel, client, and community.
- Ensure national development of an adequate and skilled human resource to deliver quality laboratory services at all levels through integration, referrals, and lab networks
- Assist laboratories to participate in relevant health research, assessment, and monitoring and evaluation initiatives to improve patient management, laboratory performance, and disease control, supporting laboratories to detect any emerging or transmitted resistances to patient medications
- Perform any other duties assigned by the WHO Representative
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B. Education and Professional Training
Essential: Degree in Laboratory Sciences, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, and related areas that demonstrate the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities described.
Desirable: Postgraduate degree in FELTP, Public Health, Laboratory, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or related areas.
- Other IT skills: Excellent knowledge of computer applications; ability to make oral and written presentations on technical issues; and ability to write detailed, coherent, and concise briefing documents.
C. Experience
Essential: At least five (5) years of professional experience in medical laboratory services with a reputable organization.
Desirable: Working with UN Agencies is an added advantage.
D. Skill and Ability to:
- Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; interact with users and office staff in non-technical clear terms
- Work independently and as a team member.
- Set priorities and organize work to meet strict reporting deadlines.
E. Languages required
Essential: Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Kiswahili
Desirable: Basic knowledge of French language is an added advantage
Logistics Assistant – (2304695)
Job Posting
: May 20, 2023, 2:40:22 PM
Closing Date
: Jun 3, 2023, 12:59:00 AM
Primary Location
: Tanzania, United Republic of-Dar-es-Salaam
Organization
: AF_TZA Tanzania
Schedule
: Full-time
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.OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
Country Management Support Units (CSUs) have been established in the organisational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities in the GSM environment and to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
* DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the general supervision of the Logistics, Procurement & Travel officer and general guidance of the Operations Officer, the incumbent performs the following functions:
Maintain an up to date record of all WHO fixed assets and attractive items.
2. Supervise physical verification of fixed assets and generate collated quarterly reports from zonal logistics assistants. Maintain custody of fixed assets barcodes and accept assets in GSM while barcoding.
3. Generate annual fixed assets movement cards based on the WHO e-manual XIII.
4. Provide guidance on handling of non-functional equipment and assist with arrangements for proper disposal
5. Conduct logistics function at the country office pertaining to office and official residences maintenance and management.
6. Following up with relevant Government counterpart for transactions relating to the premises.
7. Support verification of radio and satellite communication equipment for tracking and billing in close consultation with radio room and radio technicians.
8. Liaise regularly with zonal and state offices to monitor operations activities and report on vehicle, staff movement, facilities maintenance and security related matters from zones.
9. Regularly assess logistics needs for zonal and state offices and summarize recommendations for implementation.
10. Prepare a monthly report to the Operations Officer on Logistic activities across the country including fixed assets, facilities maintenance and movement of stocks, office consumables and office equipment.
11. Prepare monthly inventory report with indicative analysis giving recommendations on need for replacement and/or purchase of additional equipment
12. Provide logistics support for upcoming logistics requirements as may be required.
Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: – Completion of secondary education or equivalent technical training in accounting, engineering and asset management.
Desirable:- University degree in Engineering or Management studies.
Essential:- At least five (05) years working experience in operations and logistics with a complex and diverse work environment, preferably an international organization.
Skills
Very good understanding of operations and logistics in a complex work environment. Excellent knowledge of fixed asset management and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds
WHO Competencies
*1. Communicating in a credible and effective way
*2. Producing results
*3. Fosters integration and team work
4. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
5. Ensuring the effective use of resources
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Excellent knowledge of English.
Desirable: Knowledge of Local Language(s). Working knowledge of French or another WHO official language would be an asset.
Registry Clerk – (2304691)
Grade: G4
Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 24 months
: May 20, 2023, 2:38:43 PM
: Jun 3, 2023, 12:59:00 AM
: Tanzania, United Republic of-Dar-es-Salaam
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device’s system settings.
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
Country Office Support Units have been established in the organisational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities in the GSM environment and to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the guidance and supervision of the Operations Officer, the registry assistant will undertake the following tasks.
- Ensures maintenance of registry system focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Set up and maintenance of the office filling system in accordance with the WHO Filing System
- Opening of new subject files as required and disposal of old files in accordance with the established retention schedule.
- Maintenance of archives, making sure files are properly stored and accessible, safe keeping of documents
- Provision of photocopies of material from the confidential registry files, as requested by staff. Assistance in the collection of reference and background material from registry files
- Establishment and maintenance of records system of file movements within the office; maintenance of the office circulation and reading files.
- Preparation of correspondence and reports related to registry activities
- Participation in the creation and maintenance of an electronic registry/archive system in close cooperation with the ICT staff
- Ensures provision of effective mail management focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Receipt, registration, coding and forwarding of incoming faxes, letters and other correspondence to proper department/unit/officer.
- Registration and dispatch of the outgoing communications, including pouch, and follow-up distribution. Prepares the summary of enclosure forms and necessary documents and maintains the file on pouches received to ensure that all bags are accounted for
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Completion of secondary education or equivalent technical training or commercial education.
Desirable: Post-Secondary training in registry, documentation or other similar courses.
Experience
Essential: – 2-4 years of relevant experience and ability to work using computer
Desirable: – Experience in working with United Nations, multilateral or other non-profit international
organization in health development or another UN agency is an asset.
Experience in Oracle –based or other ERP systems is an asset.
Skills
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc)
WHO Competencies
- Knowing and managing yourself
- Producing results
- Fostering integration and teamwork
- Moving forward in a changing environment.
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Excellent knowledge of English.
Desirable: Knowledge of Local Language(s). Working knowledge of French or another WHO official language would be an asset.
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