Tasks and requirements of ELI core group members

Tasks of ELI core group members

Core group members of the European Laboratory Initiative (ELI):

• contribute to ELI core group members’ terms of reference;
• promote and develop technical support documents for the integration of TB, HIV and viral hepatitis laboratory services;
• promote the scale-up of TB, HIV and viral hepatitis diagnostics in the Region;
• assist in the promotion and expansion of TB, HIV and viral hepatitis laboratory capacity building and technology transfer in the Region;
• develop technical guidance for strengthening TB, HIV and viral hepatitis laboratory capacity in the Region;
• fine-tune the existing policy/guidance documents and standard operating procedures to meet the needs of all Member States of the Region;
• provide relevant technical assistance.

Requirements of ELI core group members

ELI core group members should have the following experience and skills:

• experience of working in a TB, HIV and/or viral hepatitis national clinical and/or research laboratory in the European Region;
• knowledge and understanding of WHO policies in the field of TB, HIV and viral hepatitis diagnostics, testing and treatment monitoring, as well as biosafety guidance;
• experience of translating TB, HIV and/or viral hepatitis laboratory policy guidance into laboratory practice;
• fluency in English is required, and working knowledge of another language is an asset;
• experience of working at regional or intercountry level;
• ability to negotiate and understanding of the diversity of economies and cultures of the countries of the Region;
• logistical capacity to participate in telephone conferences, webinars and communication through other virtual means.