Field Laboratory Services Officer (Internal, UNRWA Staff Only)

About the role

UNRWA is recruiting a Field Laboratory Services Officer in Beirut, reporting to the Deputy Chief, Field Health Programme. The post is open only to UNRWA internal staff and is a fixed-term appointment of one year, including a one-year probation period, with possible extension depending on funds, performance and continuing need. It is open to candidates residing in Lebanon within commuting distance of the duty station and holding a valid work permit.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out periodic supervisory visits to Health Centres to ensure laboratory staff follow technical instructions and approved strategies, and advise and oversee quality assurance systems for laboratory services
• Maintain a healthy and safe work environment in line with the Bio-safety Manual, and direct, administer, manage, monitor and evaluate laboratory services
• Provide technical guidance to laboratory staff and ensure technical guidelines are implemented
• Evaluate laboratory supplies, equipment, instruments, furniture and other materials, prepare relevant lists, and carry out periodic inventory and stock checks with Heads of Health Centres
• Follow up on ordering, distribution and management of laboratory items with the Central Pharmacy and ensure timely management of items in the SAP system
• Advise the supervisor on training plans, study protocols and budget preparation with Health Division Heads, and verify statistical data and laboratory records
• Calculate annual workload, productivity and key performance indicators for each laboratory to align with the e-health system

Required profile

• University degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences from an accredited institution, and a license to practice laboratory services in the country of the duty station
• At least six years of progressive experience in laboratory technology, including three years at a supervisory level
• English and Arabic at UN Level I or II (reading, writing, listening and speaking)
• Desirable: advanced degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Public Health
• Valid driving licence in the country of the duty station; frequent field travel is required

What we offer

• Grade HL08, starting monthly salary of USD 2,304.40 (basic salary plus supplementary allowance)
• Monthly provident fund contribution of 15.4%, compulsory medical insurance, 30 days annual leave and dependency allowance if applicable
• Additional leave: 2 days sick leave per month completed, 14 weeks maternity leave and 2 weeks paternity leave