Senior Laboratory Coordinator

Job summaryReports to Deputy Chief of Party. The incumbent will be responsible for TB specific diagnostic/laboratory support and will work in close collaboration with other staff under the TB department. The incumbent 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 DutiesSupports implementation of activities in line with the National TB Strategic PlanCollaborate with other partners in the country to enhance synergy of resources including strengthening of inter and intra district courierCollaborates with the Ministry of Health and the National Tuberculosis Control Program in identification, planning and provision of laboratory technical support at all levelsSupporting roll out of C360 and other laboratory information systems such as DISA-Lab and eLABCapacity building of 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 monitoringSupports the implementation of the specimen transport system and result feedbackFacilitating 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 repairConducts assessment of primary care facilities and develop plans for TB diagnostic capacity building in Supported facilitiesParticipates in development of quality management systems (QMS) for TB benches in peripheral laboratoriesStrengthens 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 EQADevelops work plans and budgets for TB diagnostic support under the USAID TB LON programWorks closely with the TB mentors to strengthen collaboration between the clinical and laboratory teamsProvides technical support as required to the National TB programmeRepresents CIDRZ at relevant Technical working groupsParticipates in the revision of national TB documents such as TB manual and TB National Strategic Plan (NSP) etc.Any other duties assigned by the supervisorRequirements:Grade 12 CertificateDiploma in Biomedical Sciences, or recognized equivalentMinimum 5 years’ experience in TB programmatic laboratory services supportExperience in TB diagnostic setting, especially primary health facility levelExperience with any gene Xpert connectivity software.Demonstrated experience in conducting EQA for primary care laboratories for both microscopy and XpertDemonstrated experience supporting Installation, training, maintenance and proficiency monitoring of GeneXpert MTB RIF technologyDemonstrated experience in capacity building/training primary Health care staff on TB diagnostic tools in use in the national programAwareness and knowledge of WHO accreditation systems for Primary Health care facilities TB laboratoriesWorks under minimum supervisionSuitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.