FHI 360, an international NGO, is recruiting a highly qualified and dynamic Nepali citizen for LINKAGES Nepal Project as Medical Laboratory Technologist. LINKAGES Nepal is part of the global LINKAGES Project, USAID and PEPFAR’s flagship project addressing HIV prevention, care and treatment among key populations.

Medical Laboratory Technologist 

Under supervision of LINKAGES Nepal Lab Specialist and Chief Consultant Pathologist/HIV Unit Head, NPHL, Medical Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for specimen collection, storage, processing, testing and recording of HIV Viral Load Test to help achieve fast track 90/90/90 goal as a part of 'HIV Viral Load Scale Up Plan'.

Key Responsibilities 

• Participate on Proficiency Testing Panel of HIV 1 Viral Load Test as External Quality Control Program for the respective tests
• Work in implementation of Dried Tube Specimen (DTS) for External Quality Assessment Scheme to replace DBS specimen currently in use
• Assists in preparing  Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Maintain Reagent inventory, Expiry log, temperature log etc for tests and instruments used within the unit as instructed by Head of Department (HOD)/In charge
• Assists in serological tests (Rapid, ELISA, ECLIA) as per need
• Participate in conducting regular Meetings, Workshops, Problem oriented discussions and other HIV and Hepatitis related laboratory activities
• Facilitate trainings concerned with HIV Infection and laboratory technologies for diagnosis and monitoring of HIV infection and Hepatitis conducted by NPHL or other organizations as per assigned by Director/HOD/Incharge to strengthen laboratory practice in peripheral service sites
• Participate and share idea to deliver quality and timely dissemination of services provided by HIV/Hepatitis Reference Laboratory
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisor, Deputy Project Director and Country Representative
• Support LINKAGES Nepal for conducing training, supportive supervision and monitoring in consultation with and approval from Supervisor, HOD, In charge and Director

• Experience in the field of HIV and AIDS related services preferred
• Proactive and independent approach to work with willingness to undertake additional responsibilities 
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure including extra hours
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain positive working relationships
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Resourceful in resolving problems and initiating solutions 
• Fluency in English and Nepali (spoken and written)

• Master’s in medical laboratory technology or medical microbiology with least three years’ experience working in health program implementation/management or Bachelor’s degree with minimum five years of relevant experience