Expression of Interest For Virological Surveillance Laboratory Consultant

Expression Of Interest Are Invited For Virological Surveillance Laboratory Consultant Deadline: 07-Feb-2022 23:59 (Gmt 7.00) Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta Laboratories Play A Key Role In Achieving Health Security, Through Contributions To Disease Surveillance And Outbreak Response, Patient Management, Research, And Development, And Informing Policy. In Lao Pdr, Ministry Of Health (Moh) Has Included Suspected Dengue, Measles And Rubella Cases Under The 17 Notifiable Diseases Reported Under The National Surveillance System For Notifiable Selected Disease (Nssnsd). Dengue Virus Can Cause A Wide Spectrum Of Diseases, Making Clinical Diagnosis Without Laboratory Information Difficult. The Country Has Taken Great Strides In Eliminating Measles And Rubella. Improving Identification Of Suspected Cases Will Greatly Aid In Understanding The Disease Trend In The Country. The Country Has Also Harmonized Influenza-Like-Illness (Ili) And Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (Sari) Surveillance And The Detection And Reporting Of Covid-19 To Strengthen Monitoring Of Influenza Subtypes Among Sentinel Sites. Continuous Support And Monitoring Of Sites Are Important To Ensure Surveillance Activities Are Carried Out Properly. Although Substantial Progress Has Been Made, There Continues To Be Gaps In Capacities For Lao Pdr To Anticipate, Prevent And Respond To Infectious Disease Threats. Purpose/Specific Objective Of The Activity The Consultant Will Be Based At The National Centre For Laboratory And Epidemiology (Ncle), Vientiane, Lao Pdr And Provide Technical Assistance In Supporting Virological Surveillance And Strengthen Serology Testing Capacity Of Ncle. Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out Provide Technical Assistance In Supporting Virological Surveillance And Strengthen Serology Testing Capacity Of Ncle. Methods To Carry Out The Activity The Consultant Will Report To And Be Guided By The Who Country Office. In Collaboration With The National Centre For Laboratory And Epidemiology (Ncle), Ministry Of Health (Moh) Of Lao Pdr, The Who Representative, And The Who Health Emergency (Whe) And Health System Development Teams, The Consultant Will Conduct The Following Activities And Submit Regular Reports For Each Activity, Including Proposed Next Steps: Develop Training Materials And Provide Trainings Related To Elisa Testing Of Virological Surveillance Such As Measles, Rubella, Japanese Encephalitis, And Dengue To Virological Laboratory Staff Of Ncle Assist In The Improvement Of Quality Control Practices Through Production And Monitoring Of In-House Controls For Elisa Develop Training Materials And Provide Training On Forecasting To Improve Process Of Procurement And Supply Management To Serology Laboratory Staff Of Ncle Support Data Manager And Perform Data Analysis Of Virological Sentinel Surveillances Include Dengue, Measles, And Rubella. Monitor Influenza Laboratory Activities To Fulfill National Influenza Centre Role And Responsibility Include Submission Of Influenza Isolates To Who Cc, Influenza Weekly Reports And Provide Advise As Needed. Develop Training Materials And Support Ili And Sari Sentinel Sites To Conduct On-Site Refresher Training Of Biosafety And Biosecurity Support Ncle In Conducting Evaluation Of Reagents Related To Elisa And Pcr Testing Provide Technical Assistance And Support To Lao Association For Medical Laboratory Science (Lamls) On The Preparation Of Materials And Conducting Of The Webinars. Webinar Topics To Include: Selection And Use Of Personal Protective Equipment, Shipping Of Infectious Substance, Monitoring Controls Using Levy-Jennings Chart, Troubleshooting Pcr Runs, Cleaning And Disinfecting Surfaces In Health Care Settings Support National Laboratory Biosafety Authority (Nlba) In The Updating Of National And Laboratory Inventory Of Biological Select Agents And Toxins (Bsat) Draft Mechanism To Control Of Biological Select Agents And Toxins (Bsat) And Support Nlba To Organize Meeting With Relevant Moh Offices. Perform Data Analysis For The Implementation Of Biosafety And Laboratory Quality Management System In 5 Laboratories And Develop The Summary Report. Qualifications & Experience Education Essential: The Consultant Should Have Bachelor Level Degree In Medical Technology Or Related Degree In Clinical Microbiology With The Focus On Laboratory Diagnostics For Infectious Diseases Including Virology Diagnostic, Clinical Laboratory Diagnostic, Serology And Molecular Biology. Experience Essential: The Consultant Should Have At Least Five Years Substantial Work Experience In Medical Virology Diagnostics Particularly In Implementing Of Virology Techniques Include Elisa, Real-Time-Pcr, Hemagglutination Inhibition, Cell Cultures And Virus Isolation, External Quality Assurance Program (Eqa) Preparation And Management, Implementing And Managing Laboratory Biosafety And Quality Management Systems And In Providing Laboratory Trainings. The Consultants Must Be Familiar With The Iso: 15189 Laboratory Quality Standard, Who Laboratory Quality Stepwise Implementation (Lqsi) Tool And The Who Laboratory Biosafety Manual. Desirable: Working Experience Of Covid-19 In South East Asia Is An Advantage. Technical Skills & Knowledge Capable Of Developing Programs And Materials That Are Adapted To The Local Laboratory Environment In Order To Promote Sustainability. Skills In Planning, Training, Program Implementation And Monitoring And Evaluation Of Interventions Are Essential. Ability To Interact Effectively With Health Professionals At Various Levels And To Work With National Counterparts, Non-Governmental Organizations And International Agencies. Ability To Work Harmoniously As A Member Of A Team, Adapt To Diverse Educational And Cultural Backgrounds And Maintain A High Standard Of Personal Conduct. Strong Communication And Interpersonal Skills. Proficiency In Standard Ms Office Applications Including Ms Excel, Ms Word And Ms Powerpoint Are Essential. Languages Advanced English (Speaking, Reading And Writing) Is Essential. Competencies Technical Expertise Communication In A Credible And Effective Way Producing Results Additional Information: Individual Applicants Only Duration Of Contract Is For 11 Months Starting 1 Mar 2022 Applications Qualified And Interested Specialists Should Submit Their Cv And Expression Of Interest {Cover Letter} To The Supply Officer Through Wp Ro Ungm At < [email protected] > By 7 February 2022. The Cover Letter Should Outline How Their Experience And Qualifications Make Them A Suitable Candidate For This Position And Should Include Their Proposed Daily Consultancy Fee And Availability. Please Use Tender Notice No. 165357 As Subject To All Submission. Only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted.