EI MYAT SOE

• Monitoring an ongoing quality control system and continuously undertake quality checks (internal/external) in the laboratories for existing lab tests (e.g. malaria smear, TB microscopy, Stool routine examination, and urine analysis, hematology, HIV VDRL and other tests as required) in coordination with external partners (e.g., MOPH(Ministry of public health), SMRU, DMSc (Department of Medical Science), local hospitals and laboratories).
• Coordination and facilitation the formulation of laboratory services detailed work plan with CBA (Camp based assistants).
• Providing technical support to KnHD (Karenni health department) for the laboratory services and stock management, provide new and refresher trainings and on-the-job trainings.
• Oversee the laboratory equipment inventories, maintenance and repair.
• Make sure laboratory records are done correctly and confidentially.
• Prepare the capacity building plan for the lab workers.
• Laboratory progress reports, health information system and other documents are provided to IRC management and other agencies as required.
• Participate the laboratory stock management including preparation of the purchase orders for laboratory supplies and equipment for laboratories and stock management.
• Ensure development, documentation, and implementation of written protocols and standard operating procedures for laboratory activities.

o Counseling section for all STI patients

o Taking the specimens from male and female patients

o Analyzing the laboratory specimens especially for HIV, VDRL or RPR, examination for vaginal or uretheral smear, etc.

o Reporting the results

o Data collections for all patients with confidentially.

• Adhere to the administrative and technical procedures in the laboratory.
• Perform various laboratory tests related to STD, AFB, CD4, malaria and HIV/AIDS, MDRTB for Gene expert and other project related investigations as required.
• Maintain the laboratory and its equipment in a clean and operable condition
• Provide regularly training to the new laboratory staff on HIV, STI tests, TB, Malaria, plus other special tests (CD4, viral load etc)
• Identify and suggest possible improvements to laboratory services
• Collect and supply laboratory data as required
• Strictly follow health and safety procedures
• Responsible for the concerned laboratory and its proper function
• Monitor and supervise other lab staff and ensure that all perform tests according to MSF protocol
• Actively participate in on job training to new laboratory technologists
• Ensure proper flow and exchange of information between other clinic staff and activities
• Evaluate workload of the laboratory staff and to arrange replacement as necessary
• Communicate regularly with the clinic manager or clinic medical responsible persons about laboratory matters
• Be responsible for the monthly lab request and to ensure a sufficient supply of laboratory reagents and materials and to maintain a stock control register

• Phlebotomy
• Specimen collection and receiving
• Conducting routine laboratory tests
• Forwarding biological samples to other referral labs
• Maintain the cleanliness of lab equipment, instruments and work area