Description
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Performing laboratory tests to produce reliable and precise data to support provision of the continuum of HIV treatment services
Preparing Dried Tube Specimen (DTS) panels for IQC and EQA (Proficiency testing) to support HTS on the project
Carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses
Preparing specimens and samples
Maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment
Maintaining personal expertise in clinical laboratory practice and innovative technology and equipment
Ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked with relevant consumables
Following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks within and around the laboratory
Working with the project team to develop and implement quality assurance systems to improve the quality of diagnostics and facilitate treatment and monitoring of HIV
Supporting the development of project work plans and budgets to incorporate the procurement of equipment and supplies for laboratory services
Supporting the use of emerging and appropriate technology for cost-effective service delivery
Supporting the design and implementation of innovative strategies for delivering needs-based training and mentoring for clinic staff in relevant areas
Supporting implementation and monitoring of biosafety and biosecurity in clinical service delivery, including the development of SOPs, guidelines and job aids
Produce computerized records to interpret and archive laboratory results to be presented to clinic staff and project team for informed decision making
Provide support to the Strategic Information (SI) unit to support research (qualitative and quantitative) surveys on service delivery outcomes for HIV prevention, care and treatment.
Ensure timely submission of quality reports to the PR/SR on monthly and quarterly basis or as required.
Proactively seek out and report relevant opportunities, success stories, linkages or challenges that may promote laboratory services for the project.
Participate in Laboratory Technical Working Groups and represent the project at relevant fora
Carry out any assignment as may be decided by the Clinical Supervisor, PR/SR
Required Qualifications:
A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or other relevant field with prior relevant field with prior experience in Lab. Sciences and HIV/AIDS monitoring and evaluation.
At least 2 years’ experience in related programming in developing countries.
Experience in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
Experience in HIV/AIDS monitoring.
Proficiency in MS Access, SPSS, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point and other Office packages.
Proficiency in the use of email and internet.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
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