Essential Job Responsibilities

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Regional Coordinator, the Xpert testing In-charge for the Gene Xpert network will be responsible to undertake 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.
• Prepare and submit weekly /monthly performance reports of gene Xpert in a standard format.
• Maintain GeneXpert equipment and perform the calibration as per users’ manual/ instruction provided
• Report immediately in case of errors/Technical issues in the Xpert machine to the ACF Coordinator and follow instructions for troubleshooting.
• Give clear instructions to patients for obtaining good quality sputum.
• Coordinate with Riders regarding sputum transportation and provision of results against these sputum samples.
• Maintain the status of cartridges and timely generate demand for cartridges.
• Maintain recording and reporting tools of the Xpert site.
• Ensure uninterrupted provision of services and supplies.
• Any other task assigned by the supervisor/ superiors.