General Position Summary:

The incumbent will be responsible for the overall management of the Xpert testing site in the designated hospital or lab in the assigned district in accordance with the PPM Operational Guidelines

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Regional Coordinator, the Xpert testing In-charge for the Gene Xpert network will be responsible to undertake the following activities:
  • Test clinical specimens of patients referred for diagnosis of tuberculosis, using a Gene Xpert machine.
  • Timely reporting of results as per recommendation and maintaining the record of all tests on standard recording tool/ electronically
  • Report Rifampicin-resistant cases with immediate effect and by the fastest mean possible to referring health facility, linked PMDT sites, and MDR focal person.
  • Coordinate closely with referring health facility linked PMDT site and District TB control officer to ensure that all diagnosed cases are enrolled in treatment.
  • Prepare and submit weekly /monthly performance reports of gene Xpert in a standard format.
  • Maintain GeneXpert equipment and perform the calibration as per users’ manual/ instruction provided.
  • Report immediately in case of errors/Technical issues in the Xpert machine to the ACF Coordinator and follow instructions for troubleshooting.
  • Give clear instructions to patients for obtaining good quality sputum.
  • Coordinate with Riders regarding sputum transportation and provision of results against these sputum samples.
  • Maintain the status of cartridges and timely generate demand for cartridges.
  • Maintain recording and reporting tools of the Xpert site.
  • Ensure uninterrupted provision of services and supplies.
  • Any other task assigned by the supervisor/ superiors.

Supervisory Responsibility

Nil

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Regional Coordinator

Works Directly With: In close coordination with Regional Coordinator, DFS, TBS, and other stakeholders.

Knowledge and Experience

  • The candidate must be BSC medical laboratory technology from a recognized institute.
  • Additional qualifications such as Diploma or Certification in IT/computer skills will be an added advantage.
  • Candidates with FSC in medical laboratory technology will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s Degree, provided they meet the desired experience, competencies, and skills.     
  • The candidate must have basic knowledge and experience of working in a clinical /microbiology laboratory.
  • Basic knowledge and computer skills will be preferred.
  • Experience working in a TB laboratory will be an asset.
  • Knowledge about biosafety in TB laboratories is desired.

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.

نوکری کی تفصیلات

شعبہِ افعال:
کل عہدے:
1 اشاعت
نوکری کی شفٹ:
پہلا پہر
نوکری کی قسم:
محکمہ:
PIU Lahore
نوکری کا مقام:
جنس:
کوئی ترجیح نہیں
کم از کم تعلیم:
بیچلرز
ڈگری کا عنوان:
The candidate must be BSC medical laboratory technology from a recognized institute. Additional qualifications such as a Diploma or Certification in IT/computer skills will be an added advantage.
کیریئر کی سطح:
نوآموز
کم از کم تجربہ:
1 سال (1 Year (The candidate must have basic knowledge and experience of working in a clinical /microbiology laboratory.))
اس سے پہلے درخواست دیجیۓ:
اپریل ۰۴, ۲۰۲۳
تاریخِ اِشاعت:
مارچ ۲۴, ۲۰۲۳

Mercy Corps

غیر سرکاری تنظیم / سماجی خدمات · 51-100 ملازمین - وہاڑی

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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