Background
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UNโs global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life, as envisaged by 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We are on the ground in more than 170 countries and territories, working with governments and people on their own solutions to global and national development challenges to help empower lives and build resilient nations. The United Nations Development Programme UNDP Indonesia Country Programme 2021-2025 developed in partnership with the Indonesian Government addresses the unfinished business of the Millennium Development Goals and support national efforts to advance the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.
The programme contributes directly to MoH National Action Plan 2020-2024, objective 1) increasing the health status of society and; 2)increasing the responsiveness and protection to society towards social and financial risks related to health and Outcome 2 of the UNDP country Programme for Indonesia (2021-2025), which are aligned with the Indonesian Government Health Sectorโs Objectives, commitment to Universal Health Coverage, SDG3 Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages (target 3.8 in particular) and other Sustainable Development Goals. One of its efforts is to be involved in supporting the transformation of health technology in the Ministry of Health through Network Strengthening and the Bio Informatic Biomedical & Genome Science Initiative (BGSi).
BGSi is an initiative of the Indonesian Ministry of Health (MOH). The initiative will act as a multi-institutional ecosystem that aims to support collaborative biomedical and genomic activities in Indonesia by leveraging strengths in technology and infrastructure including biobanking, data management, high throughput sequencing and bioinformatics.
The initiative aims to build a national asset established under the Indonesia Ministry of Health with two major focusses. First, to establish a national biobank focussed on six conditions (diabetes, cancer, stroke, tuberculosis, psoriasis, and rare/genetic diseases) which will store samples from participants where each sample will be connected to a registry that manages all information associated with the participant (demographic and clinical) and second, to generate Whole Genome Sequence information, for each of those participants, that will be curated in a national database. Samples and genomics information from healthy participants will also be collected and generated by this initiative. All samples and data will be made available to researchers nationally and internationally through BGSi.
The initiative will be organised around a headquarter facility located in Jakarta, housed in the MOH repository building and the historical Eijkman building, that will host the biobank and WGS labs respectively. BGSi HQ will manage the registry system and provide technical support for the Hubs and the entire ecosystem. A second and just as important part of the ecosystem is the hospitals (referred to as HUBs) where each HUB is in charge of managing activities related to recruitment, sample collection and tertiary analysis for the disease it has been assigned.
To support the MoH initiative, UNDP seek Lab Manager who will be responsible to supervise the BGSi headquarter laboratory operations. This position, in an efficient manner, ensures the facilities within BGSi headquarter are well supplied and maintained as well as secure to implement the transformation of health technology in the Ministry of Health through Network Strengthening and the Bio Informatic Biomedical & Genome Science Initiative (BGSi).
Duties and Responsibilities
The direct supervisor of this activities is The National Technical Specialist for HEART (HEART Cluster Lead). She/He will work closely with the BGSI International adviser, MOH, project team (HEART PMU, and other projects in HEART related to Laboratory network strengthening), operations units, and programme staff in the office to ensure successful of the program objective and adequate exchange of information.
Supervise the BGSi headquarter laboratory operations
Design, implement, and oversee the laboratoriesโ quality management program Review, monitor, and track the staff performance Coordinate trainings for new and existing staff members of BGSi Headquarter and, if considered necessary, HUBs Ensure compliance with national and system regulations to provide a safe operation. Assist the Senior Consultant to expand the lab's research portfolio by helping to develop new research projects and proposals. Establish and maintain all laboratory records in accordance with specifications. Ensure supplies are available as required for all of the facilities in BGSi Headquarter. Recommend measures to improve testing procedures, use of equipment, and needs for new equipment. Monitor, analyze and justify expense and cost recovery of BGSi. Support the preparation for the certification of BGSi genomics laboratoryThe incumbent of the position should avoid any kind of discriminatory behavior including gender discrimination and ensure that
Human rights and gender equality is prioritized as an ethical principle within all actions; Activities are designed and implemented in accordance with โSocial and Environmental Standards of UNDPโ; Any kind of diversities based on ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, class, gender is respected within all implementations including data production. Differentiated needs of women and men are considered. Inclusive approach is reflected within all actions and implementations, in that sense an enabling and accessible setup in various senses such as disability gender language barrier is created; Necessary arrangements to provide gender parity within all committees, meetings, trainings etc. introducedCompetencies
Core Competencies:ย
Achieve Results:ย LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work Think Innovatively:ย LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking Learn Continuously: LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning Adapt with Agility:ย LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process Act with Determination: LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously Engage and Partner: LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision makingCross-Functional & Technical competencies:
Business management
Digital Awareness and Literacy: Ability to monitor new and emerging technologies, as well as understand their usage, potential, limitations, impact, and added value. Ability to rapidly and readily adopt and use new technologies inprofessional activities, and to empower others to use them as needed. Knowledge of the usage of digital technologies and emerging trends. Working with Evidence and Data: Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting
decision-making Monitoring and evaluation: Ability to systematically monitor results of strategies, programmes, and activities with a view to make sure that they are being implemented effectively; Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback and reporting on the consistency
or discrepancy between planned activities and programme management and results. Ability to make independent judgment of the management and results of strategies, programmes and activities based on set criteria and benchmark, keeping in mind the needs and concerns of client, current and upcoming. Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, concepts, methodologies, systems, processes, and tools. Ability to make an
independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns. Project management: Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
Information Management & Technology
similar certification desirable IT Research and Development: Regular following new technologies and technical trends, research the technologies that are applicable and beneficial to the organization and develop the systems
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Gender: Gender mainstreamingย
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or other health and science fields. Master's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or other health and science fields is highly preferableExperience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in clinical or research laboratory management for candidate with bachelorโs degree and no experience required for candidate with masterโs degree Excellent analytical skills with the ability to deliver strong presentations and reports Experience in managing BioBank Lab Experience and solid skill in providing project advisory services, monitoring and evaluation Experience and solid management skill and effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goals Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders Experience to manage multiple projects, juggle priorities, and deliver ontight deadlines
Required Languages:ย
English and Bahasa Indonesiaย
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.ย
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.ย
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.ย We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
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