DBS Collectors

HealthNet TPO is a Netherlands based not for profit, non-governmental organization founded on the principle that access to affordable quality health care is a basic human right.

In 1992 HealthNet TPO was established by ‘Doctors without Borders’ to bridge the gap between emergency aid and structural development. The organization is now the result of a merger between HealthNet International (HNI) and the Transcultural Psychosocial Organization (TPO). HNI has knowledge and experience in reinforcing healthcare systems and prevention, diagnosis and treatment of transmissible diseases. TPO is an expert in the field of psychosocial and mental health care for survivors of war and natural disasters.  HealthNet TPO Afghanistan is managed by a team of qualified Afghans and supported by a team of experts at the HQ of the organization in Holland.

HealthNet TPO Afghanistan is providing Primary Health Care, Mental Health and psychosocial services, fighting malaria and supporting Mother & Child Health Care in terms of providing training for Community Midwifes and to conduct operation research. HealthNet TPO is currently implementing projects in almost 20 provinces of Afghanistan and the major program it implements are HER (Health Emergency Response) projects in three provinces, Nutrition, Mental Health and Psychosocial, Malaria Control program, Tuberculus....... through a community system strengthening approach.

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·       Explain the finger-prick process clearly to the parents and obtain consent.

·       Registration of the eligible people in the DBS register.

·       Use sterile lancets to perform finger pricks.

·       Accurately drop the required volume of blood onto designated spots on filter paper cards.

·       Place the wet cards in drying racks to prevent contamination from dust or moisture.

·       Pack dried cards into plastic bags with desiccant packs and humidity indicator cards.

·       Correctly, label all samples, store and transport them in the field.

·       Proper handover and documentation of the samples to the lab supervisor.

·       have good organizational skills and be able to set up a workstation at each household.

·       Maintaining strict quality assurance measures in the field.

·       Considering the infection prevention and control measures in the filed and during the sample collection.

·       Wearing the required PPE during the DBS collection.

·       Proper waste management and disposal of the waste to ensure environmental safety.

·       Updating stock card and consumption report of the consumables during the DBS collection.

·       Reporting of the DBS collection and consumption daily, weekly, and monthly base to the team leader and Lab supervisor.

·       Cooperation with graders and recorders and ensure teamwork in field.

·       Protection and maintenance of the DBS collection tools to prevent wastage and misuse.

·       Other relevant task assigned by the supervisor.

·       Laboratory technician, Phlebotomist

·       2-3 years working experience in laboratory or phlebotomy.

·       Fluency in the local language

·       Working knowledge of English language

·       know how to interact well with residents of rural communities and understand the importance of greetings.

·       good interpersonal communication with community leaders and residents

·       Be physically fit and able to walk long distances and work long hours in the field.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their CVs along with an application letter to recruitment.kabul@hntpo.org

Please ensure to fill out the Health Net TPO application form which is available in http://www.acbar.org/applicationform  

Please ensure to mention the position you are applying for, in the subject line of your E-mail

Incomplete applications or applications received after closing date will not be given consideration.