Lab Technician

**BACKGROUND**

The Hans Foundation, established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that that works for the improvement of quality of life for underprivileged communities across India through Health, Education, Livelihood and Disability sector interventions. THF undertakes direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing funding support to not-for-profit organisations in India through its donor - RIST, USA. THF’s Strategic planning focuses on key areas of its work with the aim of addressing the key issues of poverty alleviation, economic inequalities, and 360° impact on the quality of life through social development programs. THF’s programs are majorly implemented in the most rural and under-developed areas in the country. Over the years, THF has expanded its charitable activities in collaboration with State and Central Governments, institutions, corporates, academia and non-government organizations for sustainable interventions to achieve scale and economy. The interventions implemented by the foundation range from grass root level to national level programs.

**PROJECT**

The Hans Foundation has been operating MMUs on self-Implementation mode since October 2021. MMU intervention is an innovative model of healthcare delivery that could help alleviate health disparities in vulnerable populations and individuals with chronic diseases. Indeed, some studies have concluded that MMUs are particularly impactful in the following contexts: offering urgent care, providing preventative and primary health care and initiating chronic disease management. By opening their doors directly into communities and leveraging existing community assets, MMUs can offer tailored, high-impact and affordable health care that responds dynamically to the community’s evolving needs. Goal of this project is “People in remote areas are able to access quality health services, thereby improving their overall wellbeing”.

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**GENERAL**

**Location of Job: Bageshwar, Uttarakhand**

**No. of Positions: 1**

**1. JOB PURPOSE**

Laboratory technician will be responsible for laboratory-based tasks which includes sampling, testing, measuring and recording results in biological, chemical, physical and life sciences. S/he will also provide all the required technical support to enable the laboratory to function effectively, while adhering to correct procedures for health and safety guidelines.

**2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Visit with the MMU to the camp sites as per the plan.
- Collect patient body fluid, tissue or blood samples, conduct the tests and prepare the reports.
- Maintain strict Laboratory Quality Check Standards, including regular equipment function verification, equipment calibration and ongoing troubleshooting efforts.
- Respect strict adherence to patient confidentiality.
- Arrange timely delivery of the reports to the patients and doctor.
- Ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers by following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
- Keep record of the consumables and reagents and generate the demand on a periodic basis to ensure regular supply.
- Stock keeping of received and consumed reagents and consumables
- Record keeping and daily updating of data base.
- Support other members of MMU in effective conduct of the camp.
- Complete other duties as assigned from time to time.

**3. Reporting to**: Medical Officer/ Project Coordinator/ Senior Project Coordinator

**4. Other Indicative Requirements**

**Educational Qualifications**

A DMLT/BMLT from a recognized institute

**Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.)**
- 0-3 years relevant experience in a MMU/hospital/clinic or in public health program.
- Should be patience, polite and have a positive attitude.
- State paramedical registration is must.