Reports To: Deputy Chief of Party Program: Afya Nyota ya Bonde ProgramJob SummaryThe Senior Technical Officer (STO), Laboratory Technical Specialist will provide laboratory support and guidance to staff and partners for a public health project in Kenya. S/he will implement and monitor laboratory systems strengthening initiatives according to international standards, funder and Government of Kenya requirements. S/he will implement a laboratory capacity building and networking strategy and support laboratory training, mentorship, technical assistance, and quality assurance activities to build the capacity of facility staff, government counterparts and local partners in supported laboratory facilities. The STO will support the development and adoption of laboratory procedures and manuals and train staff in their use. S/he will also evaluate programmatic effectiveness and provide laboratory technical assessment reports to include corrective actions and capacity building plans. S/he will take lead in the lab-clinical interface to improve patient monitoring and use of laboratory results for clinical decision making.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare and oversee implementation of laboratory work plan in consultation with County and subcounty Laboratory coordinators
Liaise with the various CMLTS/SCMLTs in order to improve delivery of lab services for HIV care including EID, PCR tests, CD4 tests, Hematological tests and Biochemistry tests Provide technical assistance/guidance on laboratory testing processes, infection prevention and control, and quality of HIV testing and HIV/TB care and treatment
Will be a member of the regional technical team and will take part in the donor review meetings on a quarterly basis and SIMS sites visits
Development, implementation and review of laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs) to be applied in HIV Care and Treatment services
Work closely with the STOs/TOs to ensure all facilities are provided with their lab related targets and dash boards, and ensure that these are updated on a monthly basis
Conduct training and on-site mentorship for laboratory personnel
Support laboratory sample transport networking in supported facilities
Provide technical support for the purchase of laboratory equipment, reagents and controls
Support commodity forecasting, quantification, reporting and redistribution/buffering in supported facilities in partnership with county teams
Coordinate performance and documentation of daily internal quality control and participation in External Quality Assessment to MOH supported facilities
Work closely with the HTS lead to ensure all HTS providers undergo proficiency testing to assure quality of HIV testing
Identify and mobilize NGOs/ FBOs / CBOs and other stakeholders that will coordinate with HSDA in laboratory activities.
Participate in the various relevant TWGs in the county and supra county levels
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Expertise And Competence
Experience in supporting laboratory activities in a donor funded project
Working knowledge of USG funded programs and reporting requirements
Documented evidence of HIV/AIDS laboratory training as part on continuing professional development
Dedicated team player with excellent interpersonal, communication, report writing and analytical skills
Takes initiative and able to work without supervision in a dynamic multi-cultural environment
Ability to exhibit professionalism and high ethical standards
High level of integrity and able to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent organizational skills including the ability to multitask
Computer skills including demonstrated hands on-experience with MS Word, MS Power Point, and MS Excel for generating and analyzing reports
Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
Key Perfromance Indicators
Proportion of individual workplan achieved by the end of the reporting period -95%
Proportion of supported counties and sub counties with complete and timely reporting of commodities using online reporting system -100%
Achieve Zero stock outs of essential laboratory commodities including RTKs, VL reagents, EID supplies
Proportion of eligible clients that have VL results (VL uptake) at HSDSA supported sites -90%
Reduced TAT for VL to maximum 14 days; GeneXpert to maximum 2 days and EID to maximum 7 days
Proportion of eligible clients with cd4, sCrAg tests- 100%
Proportion of TB suspects undergoing GeneXpert tests at HSDSA supported sites 95%
Proportion of sites achieving >80% (Green and Dark Green) score in Laboratory and Infection Prevention and Control program area during SIMS visit conducted by the donor- 95%
Minumum Requirement StandardsBS/BA Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences with a Minimum 7-9 years’ experience in implementation of HIV related medical laboratory activities in a donor funded project or MS/MA/MPH in relevant filed with 5-7 years of experience. Registered with KMLTTB.This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package , professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.Please click here to continue searching FHI 360’s Career Portal. FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
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