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• Actively participate in activities
  pertaining to laboratory biosafety & containment of Wild Polio Virus
  /Vaccine Derived Poliovirus / Poliovirus type 2 materials as well as
  prevention of unintended microbial agents transfer into diagnostic
  materials
• Carry out enterovirus isolation and
  identification using the WHO recommended Algorithm and procedures
• The incumbent will ensure timely
  processing of AFP and where applicable- environmental samples received in
  the laboratory
• The jobholder will prepare and verify
  virus isolation results for final review
• Conduct vaccine quality control activities
  including vaccine sampling and potency testing
• Prepare and submit a regular summary
  report on quality performance indicators in the designated area of work.
• Actively participate in annual in-house
  competency tests as part of quality assurance requirements
• Perform any other duties as may be
  assigned by the supervisor

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  WHO Laboratory Technologist should have completed secondary education,
  supplemented by a Diploma/Degree in Microbiology, Medical Laboratory
  Science or related field.
• At least eight years of laboratory
  experience spent in a laboratory supporting VDP/EPI activities and
  specialising in virus isolation techniques.
• Proficiency in Virus isolation techniques
• Extensive knowledge of general laboratory
  practice and working environment, bio-safety practices including
  familiarization with WHO Laboratory guidelines and Standard Operating
  Procedures.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of
  surveillance related field activities
• Previous experience in routine
  immunization activities
• Good and effective communication skills
• Producing results especially in situations
  beyond official working hours
• Good interpersonal relationship and with
  spirit of team work
• Can cope or easily adapt to advancing
  biomedical technologies
• Work requires maintaining up to date
  knowledge on any changes to the standard operating procedures. The
  eligible is also expected to maintain computer skills by self study or
  in-house training.
• Languages: Thorough knowledge
  of the English Language. Working knowledge of French and Swahili would be
  added advantage.

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