Reference Lab Technical Head

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Job Summary

To Functionalize PCR,ELISA and Bacteriology Culture testing sections at the above mentioned renovated Regional Reference Lab (RRL), after getting required training programs under project;
To establish working Procedures/Protocols for ELISA, PCR, Bacteriology culture and Lab management work at regional levels;
To train Afghan lab medical doctors/ technologists at regional reference lab in a competent level to run PCR, ELISA and Bacteriology sections until the regional level permanent staff became capable to run the diagnostic techniques independently;

Duties & Responsibilities

Main responsibilities:
To Functionalize PCR,ELISA and Bacteriology Culture testing sections at the above mentioned renovated Regional Reference Lab (RRL), after getting required training programs under project;
To establish working Procedures/Protocols for ELISA, PCR, Bacteriology culture and Lab management work at regional levels;
To train Afghan lab medical doctors/ technologists at regional reference lab in a competent level to run PCR, ELISA and Bacteriology sections until the regional level permanent staff became capable to run the diagnostic techniques independently;
Be able to serve as a trainer on technical processes and take lead in management of reference lab as well as provincial labs to perform stock report, lab equipment inventory, follow up of SoPs as per available kits/reagents ,supplies management and biosafety issues;
To ensure that lab staffs are performing quality testing to attain all of the competencies outlined in the Objectives of GF HSS Lab Project, successfully pass their quality Control examinations and obtain all of the skill needed to be successful in their chosen careers.
To develop SOPs, guideline and training curricula/plan for the training of regional level staff in PCR, ELISA, Bacteriology more focusing on TB,HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other blood borne diseases;
To establish a lab network at regional level labs and coordinate all technical/management related tasks with director of Central Public Health Lab
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(CPHL) and GF Lab Manager including monthly, quarterly reports and lab data records;
Any other tasks requested by the respected PHD for provision of lab technical support and the CPHL directorate for the sake of well establishment of lab network in Afghanistan.
Scope of Services:
The candidate will be part of regional lab team that coordinate HSS-GF lab project activities for functionalizing Bacteriology culture, PCR and ELISA units at the regional lab of Paktya.
Objective:

To functionalize PCR, ELISA and Bacteriology units at the RRL of Paktya;

To ensure proper quality diagnosis as per the scope of RRL of Paktya;

To closely work with GF-HSS lab team and support all the available units.

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience:
Bachelor degree in Medical Technology;
Experience: at least 1 year, familiarity/interest in Bacteriology work and bench person is preferred;
Ability to travel to the provincial level labs for conduction of laboratory trainings and implement quality control programs for labs under HSS coverage in southern region provinces;
Be able to read, write and understand English language
Basic computer skills ( MS word, MS Excel, MS PPP )

Deliverables:

Keep Regional Reference Lab PCR & ELISA and Bacteriology Units functionalized;

Based on standard guidelines, develop quality lab procedures and train Afghan medical technologists in new techniques;

Work with team on QC and implement this program at the unit.

Maintain quality medical laboratory services at the regional reference laboratories and provide technical support.
Ability to travel to the provincial level labs for conduction of laboratory trainings and implement quality control programs for labs under HSS coverage in southern region provinces;
Be able to read, write and understand English language
Basic computer skills ( MS word, MS Excel, MS PPP )

Submission Guideline

Submission Guide line: (I) 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 hardcopy 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
 Copy of verified Baccalaureate (12 passed) degree by Ministry of Education
 Copy of verified 14 or 15 passed degree by related Ministries
 Copy of verified Bachelor Degree by Ministry of Higher Education
 Copy of verified Medical Doctor Degree by Ministry of Higher Education
 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

Hard copies will be sent to: HR Container, Second floor, at the Ministry of Public Health, Great Masoud Square Kabul Afghanistan.

The Contact Person at Human Resources is: Mr. Mustafa Sirat, HR Officer, MoPH-GD HR. Phone number: 0093- (0)-794-217733


Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to written test/interview and subsequent process. Please contact the person in charge (Mr. Mustafa Sirat) for confirmation.

No CVs will be accepted after the closing date.

Any persuade will be threat as disqualification.

Candidate who applies for the same position in last six months and was unsuccessful (Obtained less than 60% marks), will not be short listed.

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

Submission Email:

Functional Area

Laboratory

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Submission Email

gdhr.mophafg1@gmail.com

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