Laboratory Advisor

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Science or other laboratory related courses with Project management/Masters in Public Health as an added advantage.
  
• At least 5 years of working with donor funded HIV/TB programs.
  
• Experience working with local government/districts and willingness to work upcountry.
  
• Excellent command of LIMs functionality, data analytics, data use for decision making.
  
• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills.
  
• Computer proficiency in word, excel and power point
  

• Work with program and district/site teams toward strengthening the hub/hub network for sample and result transport / referral for Viral Load, EID PCR, CD4, sputum, serology and chemistry within acceptable Turn Around Times (TATs).
  
• Work plan & work with Program officers and their respective district hub coordinators in skilling district/site-based laboratory teams in provision of quality comprehensive HIV/TB laboratory services, commodity management and quality assurance.
  
• Work closely with the logistics/Supply chain Advisor to ensure accurate, complete laboratory orders and timely redistributions within the supported facilities/districts.
  
• Collaborate with the locum program officers to conduct laboratory systems related quality controls, namely quality control inspections and high-quality documentation of lab processes across the supported laboratories.
  
• 5. Monitor the implementation of Laboratory accreditation processes and WHO AFRO SLMTA accreditation standards.
  
• Monitor equipment functionality including periodic service, maintenance and repair.
  
• Monitor Biosafety and waste management practices in laboratories, and institute measures to enhance compliance with the EMMP.
  
• Develop Laboratory master concepts, implementation plans & budgets and Activity reports as per stipulated timelines.
  
• Contribute to documentation of the best laboratory services practices, success stories, abstracts in the supported districts/region.
  
• Perform any other duties as requested and assigned by the supervisor.