Reports to:  Project Coordinator(PC)

No of position: 1 (One)

Duty Station: Syangja

Position type: Contract

Salary & Benefits: As per the organizational rule for this position 

Contract Duration: Initially up to 31st Dec 2020 and possibilities of extension upon the performance

Job Role: 

Laboratory Assistant is one of the responsible positions of NAP+N in the program district under HIV program supported by Save the Children under Global Fund. H/She is responsible to perform confirmatory HIV test of reactive client referred by IRWs. H/She is also responsibility to perform HIV screening test and ensure the quality of the test performed by IRWs both in the community and mobile camps. H/She will maintain close coordination of Palika, HFs, FCHVs and IRWs before and during mobile camps.  S/he will maintain service record using CLT register immediately after service delivery. S/he will be working at district level under direct supervision of Project Coordinator. 

Key Areas of Accountability: 

• Plan and implement mobile camps for HIV screening test in program coverage area
• Perform confirmatory test of all the reactive cases  
• Perform HIV screening, maintain CLT register, provide test results and filling office copy
• Track all the reactive client & index partner for HIV confirmation, ART enrollment and link to care & support program 
• Maintain HIV test kits stock, stock register, expiry chart and coordinate with district/HTC to manage shortages of commodities when needed 
• Ensure quality HIV testing is performing by IRWs and oversight HIV screening test as per quality testing cycle and requirement 
• Support Project Coordinator and M&E Officer to Implement program activities at Palika level in coordination with Palika and health facilities
• Support M&E Officer to validate the records of IRWs, prepare and entry OPMIS and IHMIS report
• Follow up and flag field level issues and challenges to PC and SR office for further solution
• Follow the Safeguarding Policy of SCI and comply at all level

Qualification:

• Completed Lab Assistant from a recognized institute and registered with NPHC
• 1 year of working experience in a related field 
• Residency at the local level/PALIKA level will be given a priority