About SHARE INDIA
Society for Health Allied Research and Education INDIA (SHARE INDIA), a not-for-profit organization registered under the Andhra Pradesh Public Societies Registration Act, 1986, is implementing the LaQSH Plus Project with support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The project supports India’s National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) in strengthening laboratory systems, quality management, and advanced HIV diagnostics.
SHARE INDIA invites applications from highly qualified and experienced professionals for the following short-term consultancy position:
About the Position:
• Position: Consultant – HIV Drug Resistance Testing
• Engagement Type: Part-time, Short-term Consultancy
• Location: Delhi
• Duration: December 2025 – March 2026
About the Assignment:
The Consultant will provide high-level scientific and technical support to NACO and CDC–SHARE INDIA for the roll-out of HIV Drug Resistance (DR) testing under NACP. The assignment will focus on sequencing workflows, quality assurance, data interpretation, laboratory strengthening, and capacity building related to HIV DR testing.
Scope of Work:
• Provide expert technical guidance for roll-out of HIV Drug Resistance testing under NACP
• Support implementation, optimization, and validation of HIV-1 sequencing workflows (NGS and Sanger platforms)
• Guide use and interpretation of genotype-based ART drug resistance tools
• Recommend suitable sequencing platforms, bioinformatics pipelines, and databases
• Support development and review of SOPs, guidelines, and other technical documents for HIV DR testing
• Support implementation of Quality Management Systems (QMS) in HIV DR laboratories
• Participate in and provide inputs during technical consultations, review meetings, and trainings
• Provide on-site and off-site technical support as required
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential Qualifications:
• M.D. / Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related discipline
Essential Experience:
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in molecular microbiology, virology, or genome sequencing
• Demonstrated expertise in NGS and Sanger sequencing technologies
• Strong experience in genomic data management and analysis
Travel:
• Occasional travel within the country may be required
Consultancy Fees:
• Consultancy charges will be paid on a per-day / per-consultation basis, as per project norms
• Remuneration will depend on qualifications, expertise, and experience
Application Process:
Interested professionals may share their detailed CV clearly mentioning the position applied for in the subject line to:
Email: hr@shareindia.org
Last date for receipt of applications: December 10, 2025
SHARE INDIA is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification. No telephone inquiries will be entertained.