Medical Technologist

About Ministry of Public Health

The MoPH has been launching GF-HSS funded Lab Project through the Central Public Health Lab (CPHL) under the Directorate of Diagnostic Services (DDS) to functionalize PCR, ELISA, Bacteriology culture and general laboratory services including TB culture and DST at regional/provincial levels laboratories, in compliance with national standards and support the national programs of TB, ANPASH and NMLCP.

The candidate of this position will be working under the provincial health directorate (PHD) in Herat regional reference lab with close collaboration GF-HSS lab project manager in Kabul. He/She will work project related activities which are necessary for the establishment of national lab network in the country.

Job Summary

Scope of Services:

The candidate will be part of the regional lab team that coordinate and provide technical support to GF-HSS lab project activities in regard to functionalizing of PCR, ELISA, Bacteriology culture and general part of lab services at the regional, provincial and peripheral level labs of western region. 

Duties & Responsibilities

Objective:

·        This position has functional responsibility for PCR, ELISA and the Microbiology including general lab parts at the regional reference lab of Herat . He/She is also responsible for the development and growth of their Afghan team, maintaining internal and professional partnerships, and assisting with the development and implementation of local and regional quality improvement initiatives within their laboratory and for the greater benefit of all Lab Network in Afghanistan.

Responsibilities:

v Be able to run RT PCR tests for HBV, HCV, HIV and COVID-19 and provide bench work services at the regional reference lab of Herat;

v Perform General laboratory services for MDR-TB, HIV, and for other clients of the reference laboratory by using Microlab -300, Medonic M-32 and others;

v Assist and implement a region-wide laboratory trainings program for laboratory technicians (specifically focusing on laboratory diagnosis of TB, Malaria and the screening of blood for HIV and other blood-borne diseases) and harmonizing the program with HSS-GF lab team;

v Keep inventory and stock reports of the relevant department and assist the technical head in providing accurate data for stock and inventory reports, on monthly, quarterly and based on need;

v Adhere to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines and CPHL laboratory rules and regulations;

v  Work safely and carefully and be aware of bio-safety and bio-security concerns;

v Record all results accurately and ensure all computer-based files are saved and stored in a secure manner;

v Perform all QC/QA assurance procedures as required and keep accurate records of the lab results.

v Take part in lab training for the broadening of scope of work for Bacteriology or General lab section;

v Any other tasks relevant to the regional lab technical affairs requested by the CPHL director /WHO or UNDP team and GF lab project manager.

Job Requirements

ü Bachelor degree in medical laboratory;

ü At least two years of working experience in the field of medical lab;

ü Knowledge, abilities & skills of using medical lab equipment/techniques

ü Proficiency in English language is a must

ü Good skill of computer in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point

ü Good team player

 Deliverables:

ü Maintaining  PCR, ELISA and Bacteriology units at the RRL of Herat;

ü Providing laboratory services for MDR-TB patients and others

ü Establish a well working environment with respected PHDs, Lab team, HSS-GF lab team in Kabul;

ü Mange regional lab activities: maintaining the functional units of Herat RRL together with existing team, based on agreed schedule approved by the PHD,

ü Follow the SOPs and Biosafety guideline requirement for quality services.

Submission Guideline

Electronic applications will be sent to: sub e-mail which corresponds if any of following 2 items is missing, your application will be considered as ineligible/incomplete.

1. In your emails please specify the title of the position as well as vacancy number for electronic submissions and please do the same in the hard copy submissions.

2. Updated Curriculum vitae (CV)/Resume (Please attached your recent photo and mention in your CV exact date/periods of your work experience, graduation Day, Month, and Year).

If you are shortlisted and invited for written test/interview you will be required to present the original, the following:

A. Education Documents: Your recent education degree/diploma

ÿ Copy of verified Baccalaureate (12 passed) degree by Ministry of Education

ÿ Copy of verified 14 or 15 passed degree by related Ministries

ÿ Copy of verified Bachelor Degree by Ministry of Higher Education

ÿ Copy of verified Medical Doctor Degree by Ministry of Higher Education

ÿ Copy of verified Master degree by Ministry of Higher Education

B. Copy of National Identity Card (Tazkira: Only the pages that show picture and Tazkira number, pages, place of issue and date of issue)

(II)

Electronic applications will be sent to: sub e-mail .

The Contact Person at Human Resources is: , HR Officer, MoPH-GD HR. Phone number: 0093- (0)-202312422

Note:

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to written test/interview and subsequent process. Please contact the person in charge (HR Officer ) for confirmation.

No CVs will be accepted after the closing date.

Fraudulent documents and or fraudulent claims in CVs and or documents will result in disqualification at any stage of the recruitment process.

Instruction for test and interview:

References:

1.Lab quality management handbook, WHO CDC

2.Basic Laboratory Procedures in Clinical bacteriology , WHO Geneva 2003

3. کتاب عملیه های مایکروبیولوژي ترجمه دوکتور سید الف شاه غضنفر سازمان صحی جهان ۱۳۸۲

Functional Area

Health/Medical

Countries

Submission Email

gdhr.moph2019@gmail.com

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