SENIOR LABORATORY SPECIALIST
The position will be responsible for managing all laboratory strengthening
activities of the project in the country. S/he will provide technical support to the
Ministry of Health, National TB Program and stakeholders on developing or
updating lab strategy, and will lead on planning and Implementing
activities to Improve quality and performance of lab services. Also will provide
technical support and mentorship in the planning, conduct. and reporting of
assessments, audits. and accreditation•ready inspections of HIV and Tuberculo
sis clinical laboratories against ISO 15189 or other standards performing
services to the Laboratory System Strengthening Program. Additionally. the
position will provide advisory services to the teams as well as other stakeholders
on the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
upon request to build HIV and Tuberculosis laboratory capacity and quality with
reference to ISO 15189 or other standards and requirements.
Requirements:
• At least a Bachelors degree or its international equivalent in biological or
laboratory sciences within clinical or diagnostic discipline or specialty.
• At least 5 years experience working with HIV and TB diagnostics aid/or
HIV/TB laboratory systems strengthening
• At least six years related work experience in laboratory quality assurance.
quality control and audits or at least seven years in a senior laboratory
management position required.
• Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform quality assurance laboratory
audits and assessments against accepted national and 'nternational
standards and regulations.
• Demonstrated creative problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in training and mentoring staff and others
• Proven experience working with government officials, particularly the
Ministry of Health is highly desirable, to support strategy development,
implementation plans and decision making;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; knowledge of
Kiswahili is desired.
Eligibility: All positions are local hire and Nationals are highly encouraged to
apply. To be eligible, applicants must have Tanzanian citizenship, permanent
residence with current valid work authorization.
How to apply:
Send your application, CV with copy of certificates and names of
three referees to: tz_recruitment@fhi360.org
OR
FHI360,Human Resources Department,
P.O Box 78028
Dar es salaam
closing date:July 14,2017
NB:Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
FHI 360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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