Laboratory technologist at Ethiopian Public Health Institute April, 2024

Required Number —-One per site (Bahir Dar, Mekele, Gambella, Gondar, Addis Ababa (2), Hawassa, Adama, Dire Dawa). These sites could be amended depending on survey demand or other situations.

Duration of Contract: For 3 months, with possibility of extension.

Report to: TB & HIV Research Directorate

Background

Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) is a national organization mandated to manage, build research capacity, and promote and strengthen public health research activities in the country. The institute also synthesizes comprehensive health-related data and evidence that public health-related decision-making relies on. Currently, EPHI, in collaboration with partners, is planning to conduct the HIV Bio-Behavioral survey among Female Sex Workers (FSW) in Ethiopia.

As part of implementing the study, the EPHI would like to announce a vacancy for competent and interested individuals for the following posts. The qualified individual will be functioning in collaboration with a member of the HIV survey team.

Duties and responsibilities

·         Collect biologic specimens, process for storage

·         Conduct on-site testing as specified in protocol

·         Process specimens for transportation

·         Transport specimens for permanent storage

·         Complete relevant forms and proper archival

·         Meet/communicate with supervisor daily to update collected sample, information and challenges faced during sample collection.

·         Track inventory of medical and lab supplies; maintain tracking and management of sample flow

·         Establish mobile laboratory facility

·         Implement lab quality control and quality assurance measures

·         Collaborate with EPHI laboratory staff and act as counselor/interviewer/ receptionist when required.

Required skill

• Excellent organization, programming and communication skills
• Proven experience on HIV, HBV/Syphilis testing using rapid test kits
• Proven experience on the current algorithm of HIV rapid testing procedures
• Experience on sample management for virological testing purpose is preferred
• Prior experience on venous blood collection for bio behavioral survey among key population is an asset.
• Fluency in local language is a major advantage.

Required educational Qualification

·         BSc and above in the fields of medical laboratory and having of 6+ years demonstrated experiences in biological specimens at health care or large laboratory setting