Ref CDC-RFA-GH22-2209
Job Summary: Reporting to the Principal Investigator, The Laboratory Lead will provide technical support in building the capacity of the county leadership and Health Management Team towards ownership and utilization of high quality and sustainable treatment services. This position shall also facilitate a seamless link between service delivery interventions and county capacity for systems development, including leadership and governance, Human Resources for health, planning, budgeting, and finance.
Job Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership, oversight, and support related to laboratory services and networking for the program.
Coordinate the design, planning, and implementation of the laboratory component of HIV/AIDS care and treatment, including ART, in collaboration with program, facility, and county laboratory staff
In liaison with County and Sub-County Medical Laboratory Technologist, provide technical assistance in capacity building to program laboratory technical officers and facility laboratory personnel in lab service delivery, commodity management, QA/QI, lab equipment maintenance to facilitate the provision of quality integrated HIV services
Strengthen and expand laboratory networking between facilities, sub-counties, and counties in collaboration with program technical officers and County Health Management Teams (CHMTs).
Carry out all the lab-related quality control functions/ activities in collaboration with the county team, including quality control inspections schedules and the collection of quality control records, and ensure the availability of high-quality documentation.
Develop quality control and quality assurance systems in collaboration with existing personnel and procedures and ensure related documentation, training, and monitoring
Develop guidelines, tools, and recommendations related to the implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance of laboratory services for TB, HIV care, and treatment of opportunistic infections (OI).
Work in close collaboration with the project management team and CHMT to strengthen laboratory systems and services to offer improved access to laboratory diagnosis and monitoring to support quality integrated health services.
Work in close collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation Lead to strengthen Laboratory Health Management Information Systems for commodity reporting at facility, sub-county, and county levels.
Contribute to the tracking of progress, analysis of data, and preparation of project reports for internal monitoring and donor reporting.
Develop lessons learned from activities related to laboratory services and management for HIV/AIDS care and treatment and apply these lessons to improve the program
Represent the project team at technical/stakeholder forums with the donor, other implementing partners, and county and national governments on laboratory-related matters
Provide mentorship/ coaching on improving manual and electronic laboratory management information systems functionality to enhance linkage of laboratory data to patient care data systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualification
Master’s degree in laboratory sciences, biological science, or related degree
Bachelor’s degree in biological or laboratory sciences within a clinical or diagnostic discipline or specialty
A minimum of 10 years of experience in designing, implementing, managing, and leading donor-funded HIV laboratory strengthening service delivery programs, mainly health facility-based services, including quality assurance systems, laboratory analysis, and interpretation and reporting techniques based on best practices and quality management practices
Certification/license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is required.
Required Skills & Experience
Knowledge of advanced laboratory procedures, diagnosis, and management related to HIV/AIDS care and treatment is required.
Proven experience in project development, planning, and facilitating technical training
A demonstrated track record of providing mentorship and supervision for strengthening laboratory services and training in quality improvement approaches.
Good knowledge of commodity management and reporting and Laboratory Information Management System (LMIS) functionality
Familiarity and experience working with MOH structures and personnel and good knowledge of laboratory-related health systems strengthening are highly desired.
Familiarity with CDC and PEPFAR programs is an advantage.
Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and report writing skills
Knowledge with strengthening laboratories to achieve international quality standards is required.
A demonstrated ability to work with multiple partners on collaborative projects
Knowledge of Kenyan public health sector and clinical settings, including governmental and non-governmental contexts
Excellent working knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques for the following: HIV testing (rapid and confirmatory testing), HIV viral load, CD4, HIV DNA qualitative test, HIV viral resistance, TB, and other opportunistic infection
Well-developed computer skills.
Child Safeguarding: In line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), ICL strives to keep children safe in all its undertakings. The successful applicant will be required to read, understand, and commit to following ICL Child Safeguarding Policy and guidelines. The individual will sign the policies to indicate an understanding of and commitment to follow the policy requirements.
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If you are up to the challenge and meet the above qualifications, we encourage you to write to us through hr@ichooselife.or.ke indicating achievements and attributes. Your CV and cover letter should reach us on or before 25th February 2022. Kindly indicate the current and expected salary on your CV in pdf format with the subject LineThe position is open to Kenyan Citizens Only!We are an equal opportunity employer.
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