Provision of Laboratory Services to the Joint Medical Services (JMS)

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) on behalf of UN Environment Programme invites qualified firms to submit an Expression of Interest ( EOI) for the provision of Laboratory Services to the Joint Medical Services (JMS).

The successful contractor shall be required to provide below laboratory services:

1. Pick up of specimens from the UN Clinic (Joint Medical Service unit) located at the UN Gigiri Complex in Nairobi, no later than 9.30 am daily for delivery to the respective laboratory facility.
2. Processing of samples according to the tests requested using standard procedures to ensure accurate results in a timely manner.
3. Delivery of results within the time frame indicated for each test and as shown in the schedule of laboratory investigations.
4. Supply of specimen collection tubes, containers, needles, syringes, transport cool box etc.
5. Electronic delivery of summary data and provision of statistics on specific trends, to the Chief Medical Officer at UNON, for management decision-making to guide health promotion and prevention. Such statistics shall be required on monthly basis.
6. Support and facilitate sample collection from remote locations in other duty stations located outside of Nairobi city, for laboratory analysis, as and when needed. This may entail provision of courier service from Wilson Airport on arrival.
7. Provider will be required to avail a phlebotomist at the UNON clinic from 8.00am to 10.00am (2 hours) every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday except on UN holidays.
8. Additionally, provider will train UNON clinicians on their requirements as and when necessary. The phlebotomist assisted by UNON clinicians will undertake the phlebotomy exercise on a daily basis.
9. Categories of laboratory services requests that will be required