Pact Zambia
Pact is an international nonprofit that works in nearly 40 countries building solutions for human development that are evidence-based, data-driven and owned by the communities we serve. Founded in 1971, Pact works with partners to build resilience, improve accountability, and strengthen knowledge and skills for sustainable social impact.s

Position Overview
Pact, a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC, is implementing the USAID Zambia Integrated Health Activity. The Activity supports USAID and PEPFAR objectives of 95/95/95 and provides service delivery and technical assistance to improve Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) services. USAID Zambia Integrated Health improves, sustains, and further integrates lifesaving HIV/AIDS and MNCH services at the health facility and community levels and ensure that client-centered, high-impact, high-quality services are available to all Zambians. The PCR Support Scientist, contributes to realizing this purpose by:

Key Responsibilities
1.Perform molecular testing techniques in support of the ART Program (VL, EID, HPV & DRT).

2. Report all results using nationally approved laboratory information systems (DISA/e_Labs) and any other approved system.
3. Ensure consistent availability of reagents and consumables to prevent the disruption of testing services. Use of e_LMIS will be critical.
4. Develop and nurture relationships with other PCR Laboratories in the region to establish referral services.
5. Participate in the testing of external quality control materials and submission of results to the external assessing agency.
6. Work with the MOH teams to Implement quality management systems (QMS)
7. Provide technical support and mentorship to facilities served especially in but not restricted to specimen collection, packaging, storage, transportation and results management.
8. Keep an updated equipment database/spreadsheet useful for tracking functionality, downtime and repairs.
9. Maintain regular communications with vendors, provincial biomedical scientists and provincial medical equipment officers.
10. Regularly prepare written reports summarising monthly and quarterly activities.

Basic Requirements
• Degree or Diploma in Biomedical Science
• 3 years working experience in molecular testing laboratory
• Fully registered with Health Professions Council Of Zambia

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, citizenship status, genetic information, matriculation, family responsibilities, personal appearance, credit information, tobacco use (except in the workplace), membership in an employee organization, or other protected classifications or non-merit factors.

At Pact, we recognize your impact, offer you opportunities and support your total well-being. Our comprehensive benefit offerings may include healthcare, retirement (8.8% to 13% based on service tenure) and savings plans, paid time off, disability and life insurance programs, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections .
With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. Pact seeks an environment free from COVID-19 and prefers all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Attestation of vaccination status will be required for employment with Pact. Unvaccinated employees may be subject to additional health and safety requirements to include any federal, state and/or client restrictions.

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