Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Science from a recognized university
  
• Master’s degree in microbiology or its international equivalent in biological sciences within a medical or veterinary laboratory discipline or specialty.
  
• Typically requires 6+ years of relevant experience working with infectious disease diagnostics and/or in laboratory systems strengthening.
  
• Prior work experience with United States Government-funded projects and familiarity with related regulations and reporting requirements is preferred.
  
• Extensive knowledge of laboratory practices, diagnostic techniques, quality assurance systems, and laboratory information management systems in human, veterinary, and/or environmental health sectors.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of infectious diseases, their transmission, and the application of methods and procedures to safely control infectious materials.
  

• Contributes to overall technical leadership and strategic guidance to the project’s laboratory and diagnostic services component of the project including coordination with other Global Health Security program areas (e.g. surveillance, data, outbreak readiness and response etc.) to ensure synergy.
  
• Monitors and maintains project protocols, instruments, data sets, manuals, training materials, and reports related to diagnostic services and laboratory technical areas.
  
• Works in close collaboration with national, regional, and local counterparts to provide technical assistance required to fulfill project objectives and targets, primarily related to strengthening laboratory systems and diagnostic services.
  
• Leads or contributes to the development and writing of technical briefs, reports, or other necessary materials to facilitate research, best practices, policies, and procedures.
  

• Promotes adopting and integrating new diagnostic technologies, tools, and methodologies based on the country's needs and priorities for project implementation.
  
• Works closely with country team project management, subcontractors, and stakeholders to align laboratory and diagnostic activities with overall project goals.
  

• Develops and monitors implementation of technical components of project work plans, along with associated budgets and resources, with a focus on project activities and sub-activities related laboratory and diagnostic-related components.
  
• Conducts analysis of project implementation to identify areas for improvement and proposes appropriate technical strategies to manage risks, overcome barriers, and advance project objectives.
  

• Builds productive working relationships internally and externally by fostering collaboration with national and international organizations, government agencies, academia, and other relevant entities.
  
• Assists with the preparation and drafting of work plans, presentations, and reports for the Department of States and other key stakeholders.
  
• Participate and represents the project in meetings and forums as required.
  

• Ensures project activities are on track with work plans, with technical expertise informing project implementation.
  

• Oversees project timelines and budgets. This includes monitoring of project activities to ensure they are on track with approved work plans, the spending on technical scope under broad supervision, and the collection of data for financial and technical reporting.
  
• Monitors project activities, results, and deliverables and regularly reports to management.
  

• Prepares reports and papers summarizing project results and analysis of data sets including technical assessment findings.
  
• Establishes and maintains SOW and budget tracking systems.
  
• Creates technical content (e.g., summary reports, presentations, manuscripts) related to project activities, results, and outcomes.
  

• Develops in-depth knowledge of quality standards through a formalized system that documents processes, procedures, and responsibilities for achieving quality policies and objectives.
  
• Coordinates and directs activities to meet donor and regulatory requirements.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.