Position Overview

The Position of Lab technician will be based in UHI priority HFs of Kabul city and will be 
responsible for supporting the laboratory staff with the primary goal of optimizing lab procedures 
and succeeding in producing reliable test results in the HFs

Position Reports To: Cluster Associate Manager Supervisory position: No
Location: Kabul city (PD 13 - Kabul)

•     Perform Culture testing for Bacteriology including TB Culture services according to the SOP 
available on sputum, serum, stool and other fluids recommended in the available guidelines of TB 
control Program;
•     Accurately record the information and complete documentation to a required standard in a 
neat, methodical manner;
•     Receive samples, log them in the sample database and store the samples at the appropriate 
temperature;
•     Collecting, receiving, labeling, and/or analyzing samples or substances using the correct 
testing equipment, when necessary.
•     Designing and executing laboratory testing in line with standard testing procedures, 
recording observations, and interpreting findings.
•     Recording all experimental data and test results accurately and in the specified format 
(written and/or electronic.)
•     Organizing and storing all chemical substances, fluids, and compressed gases according to 
safety instructions
•     Ensuring that safety guidelines are adhered to at all times within the laboratory.
•     Maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
•     Cleaning, sterilizing, maintaining, and calibrating laboratory equipment.
•     Ordering laboratory supplies, as needed.
•     Providing technical support, when necessary.