UNC Project Malawi
LABORATORY QA/QC OFFICER
Job Summary
The Laboratory QA/QC Officer will work closely with the Laboratory QA/QC Coordinator and Laboratory Director to implement and monitor appropriate technical QA/QC functions of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical functions to assure validity of test results and chain of custody specimens.
Technical
- Assist in design and implementation of appropriate policies and procedures for laboratory testing.
- Train Laboratory Technicians and Receptionists in test procedures and QA/QC procedures.
- Monitor and assist the laboratory supervisors in competency assessment of technicians.
- Monitor the education of all laboratory staff.
- Provide expertise in troubleshooting general laboratory problems and specific assay problems.
- Monitor all external proficiency testing, from receipt to testing, to the final reporting of results. Ensure timely submission of test results.
- Investigate and respond to any deficiencies sent by SMILE and the Network Lab groups or EQA providers.
- Review the monthly QC data from all departments and send them to the Domestic QA/QC Coordinator at the Primary Network Laboratory.
- Monitor the QC testing of 10% HIV and 20% hCG rapid testing of all clinics; complete monthly HCT clinic supervisory visits and review HIV rapid test run logs and QC logs.
- Summarize the monthly pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical problems on the Monthly QA/QC Specimen Management Log.
- Respond to technical and logistical problems encountered in the laboratory in a timely and appropriate manner.
Support
- Assist with implementation of new study protocols, new instruments, new methodology and training as needed.
- Assist with training and problem solving as needed.
Safety
- Follow all laboratory procedures including safety guidelines, the use of personal protective equipment and awareness of blood-borne pathogens.
General
- Demonstrate a cooperative attitude in relationships with co-workers and other personnel.
- Meet or exceed quality assurance levels of the laboratory and UNC Project collaboration.
- Maintain confidentiality of patients, patient results and project operations.
- Serve as an effective representative to physicians, nurses, counsellors and visitors in a courteous and empathetic manner.
- Follow laboratory and collaboration polices.
- Use all facilities and supplies with care and in a cost-effective manner.
- Assist or carry out other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Director or Laboratory QA/QC Coordinator.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical, Biological or Medical Laboratory Science.
- Registered with Medical Council of Malawi
- Minimum one year with QA/QC experience
- Those with laboratory research experience will have an added advantage
Please send your applications via email to:
The Country Director
UNC Project
Lilongwe
Email:
administration@unclilongwe.org
Deadline for receiving applications: Monday November 18, 2024
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.