Education: Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Job Family: Medical
Category & Level: Consultants, CON
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Department/Office: Economic Commission for Africa
Date Posted: Dec 9, 2025
Deadline: Dec 16, 2025

Purpose of Service:

• Enhance health and well-being of UN staff and eligible beneficiaries through high-quality, ethical, and patient-centered laboratory services
• Support early detection and management of medical conditions
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and contribute to the multidisciplinary health care approach at UNHCC

Work Location: ECA ODESPS DA UNHCC
Expected Duration: 9 months

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform technical laboratory functions including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, stool exams, immunology, parasitology, and COVID testing
• Report test results following clinic protocols and alert providers or nurses about abnormal results
• Apply international standards in specimen collection
• Ensure accurate record-keeping of results and materials
• Maintain, calibrate, clean, and test functionality of laboratory equipment
• Follow laboratory policies, safety standards, and infection control procedures (OSHA regulations)
• Monitor consumable reagents and sample collection materials and order them timely
• Adhere to SOPs, job aids, and policies for each test
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications / Special Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
• Minimum 6 years of progressively responsible experience in a clinical laboratory
• Experience with electronic medical record system (EarthMed)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and common internet applications

Languages:

• Fluency in oral and written English required
• Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage

Additional Information:

• No Fee: THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Application: Apply before Dec 16, 2025

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