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Lab Technician

The incumbent will be responsible for screening TB patients during the chest camps held at assigned districts. These camps will organize with the help of mobile-screening van in accordance with the Operational Guidelines. The incumbent will work in close coordination with medical imaging technician in mobile-screening van. The overall job responsibility is to identify the presumptive TB cases and perform the Xpert test. Preparing detailed report of each mobile screening camp and submit it to the ACF Coordinator. S/he will support and coordinate with the District Filed Supervisors (DFSs) for the site selection of mobile- screening camps. The incumbent will maintain a positive working relationship within the team and with the district health authorities of project districts.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

The incumbent should have full time presence at the mobile-screening camp for providing Xpert test services to beneficiaries coming to the camp

The incumbent will be working 6 days in a week and will be moving from one district to another to conducting screening camps for TB patients

Taking sputum samples from the presumptive TB cases identified through camps, instruct the patient how to provide a good quality sputum sample

Prepare sputum samples for Gene Xpert test as per SOPs

Maintain the temperature of sputum samples and cartridges as per national guidelines

Ensure daily, weekly and monthly maintenance of Gene Xpert machine

Follow SOPs for regularly checking equipment for malfunction/errors and immediate reporting

Ensure that calibration of Gene Xpert machine done well on time

Keep the equipment neat and clean and avoid dust entry by proper covering the equipment after camp

Ensure the safety and security of Gene Xpert machine and its accessories.

Inform the District Field supervisors about the results of Xpert test and ensure the registration of B+ve patients

Prepare monthly statistical record of the screened, presumptive and positive TB case and submit to the ACF Coordinator

Attend training on handling of Gene Xpert machine

Attend TB DOTS training of paramedics provided according to the National Guidelines

Perform other required tasks assigned by the supervisor

Supervisory Responsibility:

N/A

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Sr. Technical Officer

Works Directly With: In close coordination with the Regional Coordinator, Technical Advisor ACF, MIT’s and the District Field Supervisor

Knowledge and Experience:

Candidates with FSC in medical laboratory technology from recognized institute, having 3 year experience of working in clinical /microbiology laboratory.

Additional qualifications such as Diploma or Certification in IT/computer skill will be an added advantage.

Experience of working in TB laboratory will be an asset. Knowledge about bio-safety in TB laboratory is desired. Fluency in written and spoken English, Urdu and Punjabi.

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The organization reserves the right to accept or reject any or all CV(s) without assigning any reason.

We are an equal opportunity employer and Females are strongly encouraged to apply

Skills

Handling Laboratory Equipment Manage Client Bookings Lab Management Systems Fluent In Local Languages

Job Details

Industry:

N.G.O./Social Services

Functional Area:

Health & Medicine

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Job Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Job Location:

Karachi, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Minimum Education:

Diploma

Degree Title:

Diploma X-Ray Technician or F.Sc. in medical laboratory technology from a recognized institute

Career Level:

Experienced Professional

Minimum Experience:

3 Years (3 years’ experience of working in clinical /microbiology laboratory, Additional qualifications such)

Apply Before:

Jun 05, 2023

Posting Date:

May 28, 2023

Mercy Corps

N.G.O./Social Services · 51-100 employees - Karachi

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. Mercy Corps has operated in Pakistan since 1986. Mercy Corps’ work in Pakistan originated from its support to Afghan refugee communities, focused on providing access to water, health improvement and vocational training for the refugee community in Balochistan Province. In recent years, Mercy Corps has expanded both sectorally and geographically throughout the country, and is now one of the lead agencies providing health services especially tuberculosis control and maternal, neonatal and child health. It has been a major player in all emergency relief efforts in the country, responding to the earthquake of 2005 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; flooding and earthquake in Baluchistan in 2007 and 2008; and to the Sindh floods of 2010 and 2011. In addition to public health and emergency response, Mercy Corps currently implements programming in the sectors of youth engagement, water/ sanitation, and economic development.

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