Under COVID rapid response, USAID is providing support of four mobile BSL-3 laboratories through National Institute of Health (NIH)/ Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordinations (MoNHSRC) to strengthen diagnostic capacity of federal and provincial governments of Pakistan. These mobile BSL-3 labs will play a pivotal role for generating an effective reponse during emergencies and outbreaks.
Objective of the Consultancy
The objective of the consultancy is to provide technical assistance to National Institute of Health, MoNHSR&C for development of National Mobile BSL-3 Policy, standards, supply chain strategy and guidelines under the guidance of GHSC-PSM Country Director and Executive Director, NIH.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
The followings will be the principal duties and responsibilities:
- National stakeholder consultation on design and development of National/Provincial Mobile BSL-3 policy including standards and supply chain strategy
- Finalization of National/Provincial Mobile BSL-3 policy
- Develop Laboratory Manual including standard operating procedures for handling and disposal of biohazardous materials, handling of equipment, data collection and reporting, maintenance of electromedical and ancillary equipments and technical workorders for each station inside the BSL-3 lab
- Develop guidelines for accreditation and re-validation
- Develop training manuals and curriculum on BSL-3 for lab technical and support staff (and any other requirement by interntional bodies)
Required Skills and Qualifications
The academic qualifications/skills set listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the principal duties.
- Medical graduate with post graduate qualification in microbiology/ biosafety and security OR equivavent qualification from any recognized university
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in relevant field
- Biosecurity / Biosafety certification (highly desirable)
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Deliverable(s):
Following deliverables should be in line with international standards of biosafety and security:
- National/Provincial Mobile BSL-3 policy
- Laboratory manual for mobile BSL-3 including following:
a) SOPs for handing and disposal of biohazardous materials
b) SOPs for handling of equipment
c) SOPs for data collection and reporting
d) SOP for maintenance of electromedical and ancillary equipments
e) Technical workorders for each work station inside the BSL-3 lab
- Guidelines for accreditation and re-validation
- Training manuals and curriculum on BSL-3 for lab technical and support staff (and any other requirement by interntional bodies)
Period of Performance and LOE
The expected duration of the assignment is three (03) months with a total LOE (Level of Effort) of 60 days. This is distributed as maximum of 20 working days per month.
Supervision
The consultant will report directly to the Country Director.
Note:
- Scope of work can be changed as per the advice by the donor