Position Description

The laboratory Technician will be responsible for carrying out laboratory analyses for HIV/AIDS related services. Laboratory technician will be under direct supervision of the Lab manager at KCH . This position is based full-time at the KCH lab. S/he provides technical support to the KCH Lab Technicians and ensures quality of laboratory services’ strengthening activities carried out under the project.

Please note that TORs are subject to amendment and change. 

Essential Duties

Planning & Implementation

• work side-by-side with ministry laboratory personnel to review data and systems to identify and address gaps affecting client care.
• Support the development of monthly, quarterly and annual laboratory support plans
• Build and strengthen the capacity of Laboratory technicians in the management of Viral Load and EID Sample management.
• Manage the stocks of the VL, CD4, TB, and EID supplies.
• Develop and manage a viral load sample management structure.

Training & Mentoring

• Provide mentorship and on-the-job training to fellow laboratory Technicians on management of HIV-related commodities.
• Support development of storage guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for management of HIV-related Laboratory supplies.

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Provide technical support to strengthen HIV-related data management in line with the national Health Management Information System in the district laboratory and reporting on VL and EID samples.
• Identify service gaps for HIV and other related diseases in the laboratory services management and take remedial action
• Conduct joint district team supervision and mentorship where necessary and applicable including that from Central Laboratory Unit and mentoring visits.

Reporting

• Submit monthly and quarterly narrative and statistical reports as requested by the project leadership.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned from time to time by supervisor

Key Deliverables

• Mentorship and technical capacity building to MoH lab personnel.
• Periodic laboratory support plans.
•  Performance reports monthly and quarterly.

This list is not exhaustive; additional tasks may be assigned by supervisor.[MN2]

Requirements

• Degree in Laboratory Technology
• 2-3 years’ experience at Laboratory Technical (TO) level
• Familiarity with HIV-related laboratory reagents and standard operating procedures for HIV-related laboratory services management in line with the national EMLS
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Fluent in English and Chichewa
• Previous experience with HIV programmes preferred
• Strong communication skills  (oral and written)
• Integrity and professionalism
• Work may start before 7:30am and may be physically demanding due to travel into the rural areas.
• The job is physically demanding and tiring due to working in rural areas and long working hours.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan