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LABORATORY TECHNICIAN X4 |
Zambart |
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Posted 2018-10-17 06:20:35
Zambart, formerly Zambia AIDS
Related Tuberculosis (ZAMBART) is a research-focussed non-governmental
organisation that conducts research on HIV and Tuberculosis to help control and
mitigate the impact of the dual epidemic. Zambart staff form an interdisciplinary
team with a range of expertise including epidemiology, clinical science, social
science, laboratory, operations research, health systems and services research,
health policy analysis, health economics, health communication and counselling.
Trial Summary
The Tuberculosis Reduction
Through Expanded Antiretroviral Treatment and Screening (TREATS) Project will
evaluate the effect of a combined TB/HIV prevention intervention implanted in
the PopART trial to address the question of whether population level screening
for tuberculosis, combined with universal testing and treatment (UTT) for HIV
can significantly reduce the prevalence of TB and “ End TBâ€.
The overall aim of this project
is to measure the impact of a combined TB/HIV intervention of population level
screening for TB, combined with universal testing and treatment (UTT) for HIV,
delivered over 4 years, on prevalence of TB disease.
To support our wide range of
research activities, we are looking for candidates to fill the following
positions:
Laboratory Technician (4
Positions)
Duration of Contract: Twelve (12) months.
Location: The candidates will work for a period of three (3) months
in each of the following sites as part of a mobile field team:
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Site A (Southern zone): Chipata (
Lusaka) , Chawama (Lusaka),Dambwa (Livingstone), Shampande (Choma)
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Site B (Northern zone): Ngungu
(Kabwe),Ndeke ( Kitwe), Chipulukusu ( Ndola), and Chifubu (Ndola),
Tasks and Responsibilities
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Report to the Laboratory Manager
at The Headquarter
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Ensure participant’s details are
correctly identified prior to the examination and ensure that such
details/barcode are present and correct on the imaging modality and any
associated records
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Ensure that the participant
has received and clearly understood instructions before receiving
sputum containers
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Ensure the sample collection
process, labeling, storage and transfer to the Zambart main laboratory is done
according to the SOP.
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Ensure that any incidental
findings of a potentially serious nature, observed during the study are
recorded and reported as soon as possible to the Team Leader and the Laboratory
Manager.
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Prevent stock out of sputum
container and other laboratory consumable
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Keep forms and registers up to
date.
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Producing reports as and when
required.
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Perform the sputum examination by
Gene X pert.
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Report timely any malfunctioning
equipment in use to the site Team Leader.
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Performs any other duties as
required by the supervisor
Essential requirements
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Diploma in in biomedical science
and minimum three (3) years of work experience.
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Operational planning experience.
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Computer literacy and
ability to use an electronic data capturing device (tablet)
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Strong organizational and
management skills. Self-motivation and attention to details.
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Excellent oral communication
skills.
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Knowledge of the main local
languages in the area.
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Be registered with HPCZ and have
current practicing license.
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Required to work away from home
over extended periods.
Added advantages
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Prepared to work in a busy and
challenging environment and flexible working hours.
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Knowledge of the study community
and an understanding of the dynamics therein.
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Previous research experience.
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Ability to work in a diverse
team.
Only applicants who meet the
criteria for the above positions should submit
their application letter, CV and certificates to jobs@zambart.org.zm,
stating in the reference which study site and position you are applying for
e.g. TREATS – Radiographer – Site A or B or by post or The
Human Resource Manager, Zambart House, Ridgeway Campus, Nationalist Road,
Opposite UTH, P.O. Box 50697, Lusaka, Zambia
Closing Date:
The closing date for the receipt of applications is
Friday 23rd October, 2018.