Overall Purpose of the Job:  Under general supervision, performs routine tests in medical laboratory to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, ensuring validity and accuracy of test results.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Collects, processes, collect nasal/oropharyngeal and handle blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures; instructs patients in the proper collection of samples. 
• Performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical biochemistry, swab sample, parasitology and urinalysis, as assigned; conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid; performs blood counts using microscope. 
• Conducts blood tests for transfusion purposes; may draw blood from patient's finger, ear lobe, or vein observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples. 
• Develops and maintains cell/tissue cultures for testing purposes, as appropriate; isolates and identifies specimens, using advanced laboratory techniques. 
• Performs quality control on test results, ensuring validity and accuracy. 
• Perform slit skin smear in absence of the lab technician. 
• Maintain and record quality control for tuberculosis, biochemistry and other quality control assurance measure in the clinical lab. 
• Assist in lab activities during camps and clinics.  
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies and protocols, following identification procedures. 
• Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. 
• Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests. 
• Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information. 
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending continuation medical education (CME), workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. 
• Maintains inter- and intradepartmental workflows by fostering a spirit of cooperation. 
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. 
• Work during day-off and night duty when necessary 
• Any other job as assigned and agreed with the reporting manager. 

General:

Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as may be required.

Safeguarding risk assessment:

This role has been assessed as having a ‘high’ level of safeguarding risk.  This is because the role potentially allows for direct contact with children or vulnerable adults.

TLMN will put relevant mitigation measures in place in order to lower the level of safeguarding risk.  For example, these will include enhanced recruitment procedures, support from staff with safeguarding expertise, and annual assessment of role-related safeguarding risks.  It is expected that the post holder will collaborate so that these measures can be put in place

Safeguarding Statement:

TLM Nepal has a zero-tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect, and exploitation to all people. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and all employees are required to act in such a way that always safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults. The post holder must sign, be familiar with, and comply with all TLM organisational policies, including the Safeguarding Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Policy, and the Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Procedures.  All TLM Nepal staff are required to participate in mandatory safeguarding training.