Microbiologist nPOC Operational Feasibility Study

1. Laboratory and device operations- Provide technical oversight of specimen collection and processing of sputum-swab, tongue-swab, and sputum samples (for GeneXpert) across Hub A (Provider-Led), Hub B (Hub-and-Spoke), associated spoke clinics, and the control site.- Provide technical oversight of the Huwel UniAmp NAT device operation at both intervention hubs, including correct cartridge handling, run setup, qualitative result interpretation (MTB Detected / Not Detected / Invalid) per the manufacturer’s instructions for use, and accurate recording in the Project MIS.- Coordinate the parallel reference-standard pathway: collection, cold-chain storage, and same-day dispatch of sputum samples to STDC Ahmedabad for GeneXpert MTB/RIF testing, and timely retrieval of results.- Ensure...