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Position Overview
Pact, a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC, is implementing the USAID Zambia Integrated Health Activity. The Activity supports USAID and PEPFAR objectives of 95/95/95 and provides service delivery and technical assistance to improve Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) services. USAID Zambia Integrated Health improves, sustains, and further integrates lifesaving HIV/AIDS and MNCH services at the health facility and community levels and ensure that client-centered, high-impact, high-quality services are available to all Zambians. The PCR Support Scientist, contributes to realizing this purpose by:
Key Responsibilities
1.Perform molecular testing techniques in support of the ART Program (VL, EID, HPV & DRT).
2. Report all results using nationally approved laboratory information systems (DISA/e_Labs) and any other approved system.
3. Ensure consistent availability of reagents and consumables to prevent the disruption of testing services. Use of e_LMIS will be critical.
4. Develop and nurture relationships with other PCR Laboratories in the region to establish referral services.
5. Participate in the testing of external quality control materials and submission of results to the external assessing agency.
6. Work with the MOH teams to Implement quality management systems (QMS)
7. Provide technical support and mentorship to facilities served especially in but not restricted to specimen collection, packaging, storage, transportation and results management.
8. Keep an updated equipment database/spreadsheet useful for tracking functionality, downtime and repairs.
9. Maintain regular communications with vendors, provincial biomedical scientists and provincial medical equipment officers.
10. Regularly prepare written reports summarising monthly and quarterly activities.
Basic Requirements
- Diploma in Biomedical Sciences with five (5) yearsโ relevant working experience, A Bachelorโs degree is an added advantage
- Fully registered with Health Professions Council Of Zambia
- Member of the Biomedical Society of Zambia
Preferred Qualifications
- PEPFAR 3.0 and indicators and managing for performance.
- Ability to sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with internal colleagues and contacts in donor and partner organizations.
- Strong planning and time management skills.
- Ability to multitask with ease, adapting to frequently changing priorities
- Being able to work effectively with GRZ through DHOs and health facilities.