Vacancy title:
Laboratory Coordinator
Jobs at:
Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)Deadline of this Job:
04 June 2020
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 28, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Laboratory Coordinator TBLON Ref No. LC/TB/28/04/20
Reports to Medical Officer TB. The incumbent is responsible for TB specific diagnostic/laboratory support and will work in close collaboration with other staff under the TB department. S/he will oversee TB diagnostic support to the National TB programme including responsibilities in identifying staff training needs, EQA program, quality management systems, laboratory information systems and supplies management. .
Main duties
• Responsible for supporting USAID TBLON in all aspects of TB diagnosis
• Supports implementation of activities in line with the National TB Strategic Plan
• Collaborates with other partners in the country to enhance synergy of resources including strengthening of inter and intra district courier
• Collaborates with the ministry of Health and the National Tuberculosis Control Program in identification, planning and provision of laboratory technical support at all levels
• Supports roll out of DataToCare and other laboratory information systems such as DISA-Lab and eLAB
• Builds capacity to MoH laboratory staff through various trainings and mentorship on GeneXpert, smear microscopy, external quality assessment (EQA), DataToCare connectivity platform, DISA-Lab, and eLab.
• Supports the MoH on the implementation of GeneXpert technology and other newer technologies/ diagnostic tools including Installation, training, maintenance and proficiency monitoring
• Supports the implementation of the specimen transport system and result feedback
• Facilitates improved collaboration between the relevant laboratory focal point persons at GeneXpert sites and FOBs Scientific Limited as regards to GeneXpert technical support, preventive maintenance and repair
• Conducts assessment of primary care facilities and develop plans for TB diagnostic capacity building in Supported facilities
• Participates in development of quality management systems (QMS) for TB benches in peripheral laboratories
• Strengthens quality management systems (QMS) through technical supportive supervision and various activities.
• Works in close collaboration with the national TB reference laboratory to plan for TB diagnostic expansion, training and EQA
• Develops work plans and budgets for TB diagnostic support under the USAID TB LON program
• Represents CIDRZ at relevant Technical working groups
Job Skills: Not Specified
Qualifications
• Minimum Diploma in Biomedical Sciences, or recognized equivalent. Degree is added advantage
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in TB programmatic laboratory services support
• Experience in TB diagnostic setting, especially primary health facility level
• Experience with DataToCare or any other gene Xpert connectivity software.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting EQA for primary care laboratories for both microscopy and Xpert
• Demonstrated experience supporting Installation, training, maintenance and proficiency monitoring of GeneXpert MTB RIF technology
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building/training primary Health care staff on TB diagnostic tools in use in the national program
• Awareness and knowledge of WHO accreditation systems for Primary Health care facilities TB laboratories
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
Job Education Requirements: Minimum Diploma in Biomedical Sciences,
Job Experience Requirements: Minimum 5 years’ experience
Work Hours: 8
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Job application procedure
Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply; however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please send application letter and detailed CV quoting Reference Number and day-time telephone number to;
CIDRZ Human Resources Director PO Box 34681, LUSAKA or email: jobs@cidrz.org
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