The purpose of this job is to facilitate VL EID sample courier services in the catchment Hub and associated satellites. It involves; sample collections, sorting, separation register completing including eLab management processes, refrigeration, cold chain maintenance in transit, results sorting and results delivery to facilities in order. VL Demand creation and process management at each facility including supporting and reporting back Laboratory Quality Management aspects as noticed on the ground. Also, the Job will involve but not limited to Equipment functionality and updating of potential sites requiring VL associated Equipment such as Centrifuges, fridges and MoH approved analyzers. The District Laboratory Support Scientist will be critical members of ART teams in the districts, health facilities and communities. The incumbent, who must be fully registered with the Health Professions Council of Zambia, will report to the Provincial Laboratory Manager at the Region

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Reporting To: Regional Provincial Laboratory Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide visibility and Strengthen laboratory services in all USAIDZIH supported health facilities within the Hub Catchment area.
Work with other partners to ensure that the GRZ agenda on VL EID laboratory services in the catchment area are promoted.
Conduct sample collections, sorting, separation, register entering, results sorting and delivery.
Be part of the Hub Catchment VL demand creation team and ensuring facilities have the necessary supplies and registers needed for VL/EID services.
Ensure that all clients due for VL /EID are not being missed by the facilities.
Ensure that laboratory equipment is always in good working conditions in all USAIDZIH supported facilities within the Hub Catchment
Facilitating support to VL associated SOPs for sample collections, transportation and storage.
Working closely with GRZ counterparts at District Hub level to implement and strengthen the sample referral system in place.
Provide regular feedback to the Provincial Laboratory Services Manager and local supervisor teams.
Work with the GRZ counterpart to plan and organize stock adjustments to avert stock out of essential laboratory commodities.
Ensure that motorbikes carry out courier services in line with planned routes.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

Experience: 4 years plus
Education Level: Degree
Qualifications: Degree/Diploma in Biomedical Sciences
Software: MS Office
Knowledge Of: Zambia consolidated guidelines in ART management
Skills To: Good oral and documentation communication skills
Ability To: Work effectively with GRZ through DHOs and health facilities.
Other Requirements: Must be registered with the Health Professions Council of Zambia and a Member of the Biomedical Society of Zambia

ORGANISATION

Industry: NGO
Culture: Dynamic
Gender Profile: Mixed
Age Profile: Any

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Employment: Permanent
Location: Copperbelt, Central and Northwestern Provinces, Zambia
Remuneration: At most 19,067 ZMK