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We partner with governments, health experts, and local communities to build the skills and systems that guarantee a healthier future for women and families. Jhpiego translates the best science and practices into moments of care that can mean the difference between life and death for women and families. The moment a woman gives birth; the moment a midwife helps a newborn to breathe. Through our partnerships, we are revolutionizing health care for the world’s most disadvantaged and vulnerable people. In India, Jhpiego works across various states in close collaboration with national and state governments, providing technical assistance in the areas of family planning, maternal and child health, strengthening human resources for health, and non-communicable diseases.\nThe project implements targeted activities to advance One Health planning and enhance AFI/ADD surveillance through strategic coordination, capacity building, and system strengthening.\nThe Laboratory Technician/ Assistant will support field and laboratory operations for surveillance of Acute Febrile Illness (AFI) and Acute Diarrheal Disease (ADD), including patient enrolment support, specimen collection, sample transport, laboratory processing/testing support, and accurate documentation/data entry.\nThe lab Technician/ Assistant will coordinate closely with clinicians, surveillance teams, and laboratory staff to ensure timely, complete, and high-quality laboratory-supported surveillance in accordance with approved protocols, testing algorithms, and quality and biosafety standards.\nResponsibilities\n1) Patient Enrolment Support and Specimen Collection\nSupport clinicians and surveillance staff in enrolling eligible patients as per the study/protocol requirements.\nCollect clinical specimens as per protocol, including blood, throat swab, urine, and stool (as applicable).\nEnsure correct specimen labelling, completion of requisition forms, and adherence to informed consent processes in accordance with project’s protocol.\nFollow standard precautions and biosafety procedures during collection, handling, and transport.\n2) Data Entry and Forms Management\nComplete and maintain accurate records for patient and sample-related information.\nEnsure timely completion of all required forms (e.g., Patient Enrolment Form, Laboratory Investigation Form, Consent Forms, and other project formats).\nPerform accurate data entry into registers and/or electronic systems.\n3) Sample Packaging and Transport\nEnsure appropriate packaging, storage, and transport of specimens to designated laboratories, maintaining cold chain (where required) and dispatch/receipt logs.\nTransport specimens to the designated laboratory, ensure proper handover/receipt documentation, and perform timely laboratory processing and testing to support prompt reporting of results as per protocol.\n4) Laboratory Processing and Testing Support\nPerform specimen processing and testing in alignment with standard protocols and defined diagnostic algorithms, including (as applicable):\nSerum separation and aliquoting\nSmear preparation, staining, and microscopy\nBacterial culture, identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (including automated systems where available)\nELISA and PCR testing \nEnsure compliance with laboratory quality systems, internal controls, and documentation requirements.\n5) Documentation, Inventory, and Quality/Biosafety\nMaintain laboratory registers/logs, including sample receipt, processing, testing, storage, and disposal records.\nSupport inventory tracking of consumables, reagents, and kits; 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