Laboratory Diagnostics Technical Officer at World Health Organization

The incumbent will act as the expert for laboratory within the laboratory services pillar of the response. She/he will manage the laboratory component of the incident management system, and provide technical support to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) and partners. She/he will establish and maintain collaborative networks involving national and international organizations, governmental and nongovernmental institutions, professional and scientific societies, and liaise with other units/teams at the country office, regional office and HQ.

Description Of Duties

Provide technical expertise and operational support for the timely response to outbreaks/epidemics and health emergencies, in collaboration with national health officials, including laboratory staff, and other partner organizations.Adapt and coordinate the development and implementation of technical guidelines and standard operational procedures for laboratory testing practices for outbreak detect...