GeneXpert Testing In-Charge

The incumbent will be responsible for the overall management of the Xpert testing site in the designated hospital or lab in the assigned district in accordance with the PPM Operational Guidelines.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Regional Coordinator, the Xpert testing In-charge for the Gene Xpert network will be responsible for undertaking the following activities:

• Test clinical specimens of patients referred for diagnosis of tuberculosis, using a Gene Xpert machine.
• Timely reporting of results as per recommendation and maintaining the record of all tests on standard recording tool/ electronically
• Report Rifampicin-resistant cases with immediate effect and by the fastest mean possible to referring health facility, linked PMDT sites, and MDR focal person.
• Coordinate closely with referring health facility linked PMDT site and District TB control officer to ensure that all diagnosed cases are enrolled in treatment.