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 Quetta district under 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 for undertaking 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 means possible to refer to health facilities, linked PMDT sites, and MDR focal persons.
• Coordinate closely with referring health facility linked PMDT site and District TB control officer to ensure 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 the users’ manual/ instruction provided.
• Report immediately in case of errors/Technical issues in the Xpert machine to the ACF Field Officer 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.

Security

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
• Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and know policies.

Supervisory Responsibility

Nil

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Regional Coordinator

     Works Directly and closely coordinating with the Regional Coordinator, ACF Field officer, Program officer DFS, TBS, and other stakeholders.

Knowledge and Experience

• BSc in medical laboratory technology from a recognized institute. Additional qualifications such as a Diploma or Certification in IT/computer skills will be an added advantage.
• Candidates with FSc in medical laboratory technology will be considered in place 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, and at least one year of experience working in a clinical /microbiology laboratory. Experience working in a TB laboratory will be an asset. Knowledge about biosafety in TB laboratories is desired.

NOTE:

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

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and female are strongly encouraged to apply.