POSITION TITLE: Senior Laboratory Officer – EQA
LOCATION: Dar
es Salaam
REPORTS
TO: Laboratory
Project Manager
Position
Summary: The
Senior Laboratory Project Officer - EQA is a self-motivated individual who will
work in close collaboration with the MoHCDGEC though NHL-QATC, R/CHMTs and Development
Partners to guarantee provision of effective national support in HIV EQA
program. He/ She will ensure the highest technical, logistical and
administrative performance of the HIV EQA laboratory projects in supporting the
National Health laboratory services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Work
with NHL-QATC to ensure timely production and distribution of EQA/PT samples to
the testing facilities, collection and analysis of EQA, timely release of
EQA/PT performance reports to the testing points and appropriate authorities.
2. Expand
coverage and participation of EQA/PT programs for HIV RT, VL and EID to all
facilities and testing points and development of QA program for internal
quality control for all HIV related laboratory tests at all laboratory levels.
3. Design
and implement supervisions, training and mentorship programs to improve
participation and performance of facilities and HCWs on EQA/PT. 4. Design
and implement regular orientations, sensitizations and review meetings to
objectively enhance the uptake and performance of the EQA/PT and HIV rapid
testing CQI at all laboratory levels.
5. Provide
technical support to NHL-QATC in enhancing and maintaining functionality and
operation of the EQA/PT informatics system for easily collection and management
of the PT data and real time tracking of participation on PT.
6. Coordinates
stakeholders (CHMTs, RHMTs, IPs, NHL-QATC, MoHCDGEC, e.t.c) efforts in project
implementation to ensure appropriate levels of technical assistance in program
interventions.
7. In collaboration with the data officer, participate in
preparation of M&E quarterly based feedback reports to MoHCDGEC, RHMTs,
CHMTs and IPs. 8. Organize and conduct Stakeholders meeting to share EQA
updates on Quarterly basis.
9. Ensure effective execution of the approved workplan and
budget to achieve the set targets.
10. Prepare, review and submit progress reports weekly,
monthly, quarterly and as needed.
11. Participate in the development of workplan and budget.
12. Carry out any other responsibilities as assigned by the
supervisor.
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 Laboratory
management, Laboratory Quality Management or public health 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 standards especially in HIV care and treatment settings.
4. Experience in analyzing and presenting
Laboratory data in different forums.
5. Experience to work with the various
stakeholders including R/CHMTs and other Government entities
6. Experience in organizing/coordinating high
level meetings and trainings that involves different stakeholders.
Other Special Qualifications/Skills
1. Proficiency in Microsoft office especially
Excel 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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