Medical Laboratory Technologist

Medical Laboratory Technologist (based at National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), Teku

The Medical Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for supporting HIV-related testing, quality assurance, recording reporting, coordination, and management to achieve the goals of the National HIV program and EpiC Nepal.

Key Responsibilities

Support to conduct HIV viral load and Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) of HIV

Participate in specimen collection, storage, processing, testing, and recording of other HIV related tests at NPHL

Support in maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs), reagent inventory, expiry log, temperature log, among others, for tests and instruments used within the unit as instructed by Head of Department (HOD)/In-charge

Work in implementation of External Quality Assessment Scheme (EQAS) of HIV serology and viral load across the country

Support in maintaining ISO accreditation of HIV/Hepatitis reference unit at NPHL

Participate in conducting regular meetings, workshops, problem-oriented discussions and other HIV and HIV- related laboratory activities

Coordinate with NPHL and Province Public Health Laboratories for EpiC project related activities

Facilitate trainings/events concerned with HIV Infection and laboratory technologies for diagnosis and monitoring of HIV infection conducted by NPHL, EpiC Nepal, or other stakeholders as per assigned by Director/HOD/In-charge to strengthen laboratory practice in peripheral service sites

Support EpiC Nepal for conducing training, supportive supervision, and monitoring in consultation with and approval from Supervisor, HOD, In-charge and Director

Participate and share idea to deliver quality and timely dissemination of services provided by HIV/Hepatitis Reference Laboratory

Coordination with government hospitals, province public health laboratories, antiretroviral therapy (ART) centers and stakeholders

Supportive supervision and monitoring of government sites as directed by NPHL

Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory technology or equivalent with three years of relevant work experience in laboratory diagnosis. Master’s degree preferable with relevant experience

Experience in molecular-level testing preferred

Experience in the field of HIV and AIDS-related services preferred

Proactive and independent approach to work with a willingness to undertake additional responsibilities.

Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain positive working relationships

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, team building and management, and problem-solving skills

Excellent oral and written English and Nepali including documentation skills

Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite Applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint