Medical Laboratory Technologist (based at National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), Teku
The Medical Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for supporting HIV-related testing, quality assurance, recording reporting, coordination, and management to achieve the goals of the National HIV program and EpiC Nepal.
Key Responsibilities
- Support to conduct HIV viral load and Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) of HIV.
- Participate in specimen collection, storage, processing, testing, and recording of other HIV related tests at NPHL.
- Support in maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs), reagent inventory, expiry log, temperature log, among others, for tests and instruments used within the unit as instructed by Head of Department (HOD)/In-charge.
- Work in implementation of External Quality Assessment Scheme (EQAS) of HIV serology and viral load across the country.
- Support in maintaining ISO accreditation of HIV/Hepatitis reference unit at NPHL.
- Participate in conducting regular meetings, workshops, problem-oriented discussions and other HIV and HIV- related laboratory activities.
- Coordinate with NPHL and Province Public Health Laboratories for EpiC project related activities.
- Facilitate trainings/events concerned with HIV Infection and laboratory technologies for diagnosis and monitoring of HIV infection conducted by NPHL, EpiC Nepal, or other stakeholders as per assigned by Director/HOD/In-charge to strengthen laboratory practice in peripheral service sites.
- Support EpiC Nepal for conducing training, supportive supervision, and monitoring in consultation with and approval from Supervisor, HOD, In-charge and Director.
- Participate and share idea to deliver quality and timely dissemination of services provided by HIV/Hepatitis Reference Laboratory.
- Coordination with government hospitals, province public health laboratories, antiretroviral therapy (ART) centers and stakeholders.
- Supportive supervision and monitoring of government sites as directed by NPHL.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors.
Qualifications
- Bachelorโs degree in medical laboratory technology or equivalent with three years of relevant work experience in laboratory diagnosis. Masterโs degree preferable with relevant experience.
- Experience in molecular-level testing preferred.
- Experience in the field of HIV and AIDS-related services preferred.
- Proactive and independent approach to work with a willingness to undertake additional responsibilities.
- Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain positive working relationships.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, team building and management, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent oral and written English and Nepali including documentation skills.
- Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite Applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Final deadline for application is 5:00 p.m. June 21, 2023.
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