Consultant - Lab Strengthening

1. POSITIONS VACANT: Consultant - Lab Strengthening, International Not-for-Profit Organization (INPO), Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.

2. ORGANISATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Our client is a respected international not-for-profit, that works in public health, to improve the health of disadvantaged communities, across the globe.

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Consultant – Lab Strengthening will provide technical and operational support to strengthen laboratory services across public health facilities in Gorakhpur district. The position will work in close coordination with the Chief Medical O icer (CMO), district program managers, and health facility state to ensure the availability, quality Laboratory services in line with Government of India guidelines such as IPHS 2022. S/he will be responsible for the following work;

Key Job Responsibilities: 

(1) Technical Support and Coordination;

(a) Support the CMO in planning, implementing, and monitoring district-level laboratory strengthening activities;
(b) Provide technical inputs to align district lab services with national and state guidelines (IPHS, Free Diagnostics, IPHL, etc.);

(c) Coordinate between district health authorities, public health facilities, medical education & research institutes and partner organizations for smooth execution of lab strengthening initiatives;

(d) Develop a model for rural and urban block by operationalizing Lab strengthening components;

(2) Capacity Building and Mentoring;

(a) Facilitate training and skill enhancement programs for lab technicians, supervisors, and other relevant staff;

(b) Mentor facility-based lab teams in adopting best practices in sample collection, processing, reporting, and quality assurance;

(3) Quality Assurance and Monitoring;

(a) Assist in the establishment and functioning of quality control and quality assurance mechanisms;

(b) Support the implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for diagnostic tests, biosafety, infection control, and equipment maintenance;

(c) Developing the tools for supervision & monitoring the laboratory operations and analyzing lab performance indicators and provide feedback for improvement;

(4) Resource Management and Operational Support;

(a) Facilitate the optimal use of laboratory equipment and strengthen the mechanism of equipment maintenance;

(b) Support in efficient supply chain management of laboratory consumables;

(c) Support the roll-out and effective use of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) where applicable;

(5) Documentation and Reporting;
(a) Maintain updated records of lab strengthening activities, trainings, and performance data;

(b) Prepare periodic progress reports for internal and external stakeholders;

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualifications and Experience:

(1) Applicants must be MBBS with MPH, OR BAMS/BHMS with MPH, OR Graduate in Medical Laboratory Technology with master’s degree in public health or related field;

(2) At least 7-8 years of relevant experience in public health program implementation, with at least 3-4 years in laboratory services or diagnostics;

Skills and Competencies:

(1) Experience working with government health systems, preferably at the district or state level;

(2) Strong understanding of public health laboratory operations, quality assurance, and government guidelines;

(3) Excellent coordination, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills;

(4) Ability to work collaboratively with government officials and health facility staff;

(5) Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with health information systems;

(6) Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi;

5. CONSULTANCY FEE: The monthly consultancy fee budgeted for the position is INR 110,000/- and overall CTC for 2 months is INR 250,000/- including (consultancy + M&IE + Stay + travel as per actual).

6. LOCATION: Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh

7. REFERENCE: C-L-G-INPO

8. NATURE OF CONTRACT:

The selected candidate shall be engaged as a Consultant on the rolls of SAMS, a third-party payrolling agency, for a full-time consultancy engagement initially offered for a period of two months. The contract is extendable based on performance and project requirements. It is explicitly clarified that this consultancy engagement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of future employment, with SAMS, or our client, or any other organization associated with the project.

9. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar 
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025

Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612

10. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to urgently apply before August 08, 2026