Lab Technician - Jevargi, Kalaburagi, Karnataka

We at Azim Premji Foundation are working to improve the health of the underserved communities living in Jevargi, Karnataka.

We have started the community health program across field locations and started community health interventions, directly working with health systems, frontline health cadres, and the community.

Further, we are planning to start a Health Centre to establish primary healthcare services provided through trained and qualified manpower, with the support and supervision of registered medical practitioners and the required support systems for this level of care.

At the proposed location, we have our Health Centre and a team of trained manpower, approachable to serve the people of Jevargi.

1. The Health Centre’s (with a team of doctors, nurses, a pharmacist and a lab technician, ultrasound specialist) provide primary health services to the patients targeting the vulnerable community in Jevargi & its neighborhood geographies.
2. The health resource team in collaboration with Front line health cadres support the patients and the target community at large on health awareness and health education, community-level screening, follow-ups etc. in coordination with the Health Centre teams.
3. The team also collaborates with the local public health systems to facilitate the necessary services and benefits to the communities.

As a Lab Technician, you will be on the front lines, working directly with the communities to:

1. Conduct tests (Biochemistry, Hematology, Serology etc.) at the Lab in the Health Centre
2. Ensure quality control checks and calibration is done regularly
3. Reporting, documentation and highlighting any anomalies

This is challenging but tremendously fulfilling work. You will be making a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it the most.

To succeed in this role (Lab Technician), we expect you to have:

1. An unwavering commitment to serve the communities, and the resilience to work full-time (6 days a week, Mon-Sat) in an evolving environment
2. Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT)/ Bachelor of Medical Lab Technology (BMLT). Registered with State Para Medical Council/ National Para Medical Council.
3. Fluency in English & Kannada language is preferred,
4. Previous experience working in underserved communities

Work location: Jevargi, Karnataka.

Year of experience: Minimum 1 Year.

Mandatory Skills: Laboratory Skills, Biochemistry, Lab Testing, Hematology