Laboratory Diagnostics Technical Officer at World Health Organization

About the Organization

World Health Organization

Position Details

• Location: Accra, Ghana
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Category: Healthcare

Overview

The incumbent will serve as the expert for laboratory services within the laboratory services pillar of the response. This role involves managing the laboratory component of the incident management system and providing technical support to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) and partners. The successful candidate 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 headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and operational support for timely response to outbreaks, epidemics, and health emergencies in collaboration with national health officials, laboratory staff, and partner organizations
• Adapt and coordinate the development and implementation of technical guidelines and standard operational procedures for laboratory testing practices for outbreak detection, including those caused by (re-)emerging and other infectious diseases
• Coordinate participation in Quality Assurance Systems of International Mobile Laboratories deployed in-country and National Central Laboratories involved in event management
• Lead the enhancement of laboratory infrastructure and implementation of standard operating procedures to ensure safe collection, handling, shipment, storage, and analysis of human and environmental specimens
• Cooperate with partners to improve analytical and diagnostic services, quality and environmental management, equipment maintenance, safety, and biosafety for laboratories
• Manage implementation, reporting, performance assessment, and evaluation of approved activities and ensure proper communication with partners