• Attend all required technical trainings as outlined by UPHIA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). • Receive and accession samples from field survey teams into LIMS specimen management software. • Ensure samples are processed within specified arm to freezer time as outlined in the survey SOP. • Conduct CD4+ T cell counts using approved survey test methodologies and as per respective SOP • Repeat HIV rapid tests on the first 50 samples performed by each HIV field-based tester as part of survey EQA. • Prepare DBS aliquots from whole blood samples to be stored in designated freezer locations using LIMS. • Centrifuge whole blood samples and prepare plasma aliquots to be stored in designated freezer locations using LIMS. • Produce reports on the number of: whole blood samples received, DBS prepared, plasma aliquots prepared, and EQA Rapid HIV tests done. • Pack and ship specimens to UNHLDS /UVRI using packing instruction 650 of ICAO/IATA guidelines. • Adhere to laboratory health safety practices. • Properly dispose of survey biohazard waste following all national regulations and guidance. • Ensure that all relevant internal quality control for UPHIA survey samples are performed and documented according to SOPs. • Verify and replenish field team supplies as per their requisition following FEFO rules of stock management to avoid survey interruption • Ensure sufficient stock of required supplies and consumables and that they are securely kept under recommended conditions • Liaise and work in close collaboration with the Lab Advisor, community mobilization coordinator, Procurement and Logistics Manager (or Warehouse Officer), satellite laboratory health facility staff and field survey teams • Identify and document survey non-conforming events and implement recommended corrective action. • Any other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in medical laboratory technology/biomedical sciences • Registered with Allied Health Professional Council and with valid practicing license. • At least a minimum of 2 years Laboratory experience in HIV testing and Quality Control and Quality Assurances procedures in a recognized health facility • Those with practical experience in use of Lab Management Information Systems (LMIS) and experience with Logistics and Procurement Management will have an added advantage. • Experience working in large population surveys such as UPHIA and DHS in the last 7 years. • Valid certificate in GCP, GCLP and protection of human research participants • Competences • Strong organizational and good analytical laboratory skills. • Strong interpersonal and communication (written and spoken) skills in English as well as any of the relevant local languages. • Ability to meet tight deadlines and to successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently. • Ability to work non-standard working hours in order to ensure 24-hour operation cycle. • Ability to solve problems and work as a team member. • Proficiency in relevant computer applications: MS Word, Excel, Internet, Email, etc. • Ability to function independently or with minimal supervision. • Ability to adhere to medical research health ethics, as provided.

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