LOCATION: Dar es Salaam
REPORTS TO: Laboratory Project Manager
Position
Summary: The
Senior Laboratory Project Officer – HEID is a self-motivated individual who
will work in close collaboration with the MoHCDGEC and its relevant
institutions such as NACP, NHL-QATC, RHMTs, CHMTs, Development Partners and
HEID laboratories to guarantee provision of effective national support in
enhancing capacity and efficiency of HEID testing at all levels in the country.
Her/his main objective is to guarantee the highest technical/quality,
logistical and administrative performance of the HEID samples collection,
handling, testing and timely release of accurate results for better patient
management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1.
Work
closely with the MOHCDGEC, PORALG, NACP, NHL-QATC, R/CHMTs and Implementing
Partners to ensure provision of technical support to all HEID laboratories and
clinics for enhancing the capacity and efficiency of testing.
2.
Provide
capacity building for MCH and Laboratory staff to properly collect, process,
package and transport HEID samples.
3.
Provide
technical and logistical supports to R/CHMTs and IPs to achieve effective
integration of the EID sample transportation into the national laboratory
sample referral system.
4.
Provide
capacity building for R/CHMTs and IPs in successfully implementing
interventions to strengthen the quality of DBS samples at clinics and
laboratories.
5.
Design
and implement supervisions, training and mentorship programs to improve quality
and performance of the HEID testing at clinics and laboratories.
6.
Design
and implement mechanisms to track and monitor the key performance indicators
for the HEID testing from sample collection at clinics to sample testing in the
laboratories.
7.
Coordinate
and participate in periodic meetings with stakeholders to discuss progress and
priorities of HEID testing in the country.
8.
Provide
regular assessments and measures to address identified gaps in strengthening
HEID testing activities at clinics and laboratories.
9.
Provide
technical and logistical supports to establish and strengthen HEID
inter-laboratory networking for enhanced testing capacity and efficiency.
10.
Ensure
effective execution of the approved workplan and budget to achieve the set
targets.
11.
Prepare,
review and submit progress reports weekly, monthly, quarterly and as needed.
12.
Participate
in the development of workplan and budget.
Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:
1. A Degree or Master’s degree in Medical Laboratory
or Biomedical science and other related skills.
2. Additional training in the Molecular
diagnosis techniques, Laboratory Quality Management or public health related
courses will be an added advantage.
3. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in
working with PEPFAR funded programs in Laboratory management position or in
implementing ISO 150189, SLMTA standards especially in HIV care and treatment
settings.
4. Conversant in Molecular techniques for
diagnosis of infectious diseases such as HIV.
5. Skill in implementation or assessing
laboratory standards such as SLMTA and ISO 150189.
6. Previous experience of working with the
various stakeholders including R/CHMTs, Implementing Partners and other
Government entities.
7. Familiar with Laboratory supply chain
management and reagents quantification.
8. Experience in organizing/coordinating high
level meetings and trainings that involves different stakeholders.
Other Special Qualifications/Skills:
1. Proficiency in Microsoft office especially
Excel and Power Point Presentation or any other statistical software for data
analysis.
2. Results oriented individual with ability to
meet set target with competing priorities.
3. Ability to work both as individual and as a
team with minimum supervision.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates for any of the above
positions should submit an application letter, a detailed copy of their
CV, names and contact information (email addresses and telephone
numbers) of three work related referees. The candidate MUST clearly
indicate the Title of the position applied for (as it appears in the
advertisement) on the heading of the email. Applications should be
submitted to the Human Resource Director through email hr@mdh.or.tz by
10th October 2021. MDH DO NOT have any agents and DO NOT charge any
fees to the interested candidates. Kindly note that only shortlisted
applicants will be contacted
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