THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, GENDER, ELDERLY AND CHILDREN

Employment Opportunity

Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children through the CDC- funded project Tanzania Ministry of Health HIV Response under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is looking for enthusiastic, creative and energetic individuals to fill the following vacant positions:-

 
Job Title: Laboratory Program Officer (1 Position)

Location: Dar es Salaam/Dodoma

Reporting To: Head – Pharmaceuticals and Laboratory Services Unit – NACP

Position Purpose:

The laboratory Program Officer leads the laboratory component of the Pharmaceuticals and Laboratory Services Unit of the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP). He /she oversees planning and implementation of laboratory diagnostics for high-quality HIV/AIDS services of NACP.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development of laboratory training materials including standard operating procedures (SOP) for HIV/AIDS treatment and care
• Oversee the training of trainers to for new approved HIV/AIDS-related laboratory diagnostics and coordinate their scale towards improving HIV/AIDS treatment and care outcomes.
• Build teams of laboratory experts to enhance uptake of emerging HIV/AIDS technologies in the
• Coordinate adaption and implementation of laboratory information systems and data management initiatives that inform and enhance HIV/AIDS services in the
• Select, quantify, support procurement and distribution of laboratory equipment, reagents and supplies as needed to ensure uninterrupted patient-centered HIV/AIDS services according to the national HIV/AIDS treatment and care package in collaboration with Diagnostic Section and PSU of MOHCDGEC and
• Support implementation of laboratory quality management systems to enhance the highest quality possible laboratory services support to HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment services in the
• Support quality improvement efforts including supportive supervision and mentorship to health facilities staff providing HIV related
• Compile, interpret laboratory data and reports and share accordingly with relevant levels and stakeholders as
• Promote operational research on various on various HIV/AIDS services
• Perform other technical duties as assigned by his/her supervisors

Experience and Qualifications:

• Degree in medical laboratory sciences from a recognized university, Postgraduate degree is an added
• Experience of working with the Ministry of Health, International health organization or NGO.
• Minimum of 5 years of working in a regional, zonal or national
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact with multidisciplinary staff, experts and
• Excellent written and oral communication in English and
• Excellent computer skills in data management and Microsoft
• Registered with the Health Laboratory Practitioners

Terms of Employment: 1-year Contract (Renewable based on Performance)

Details on How to Apply:

If you believe you are the ideal person we are looking for, please send your cover letter describing why you are the right candidate for the position, a curriculum vitae/resume detailing your experience, relevant copy of certificates and three (3) professional referees from previous and current place of employment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and all interview costs will be borne by the applicants. Successfully candidates should be ready to relocate to Dodoma. To find out more about these positions kindly visit www.moh.go.tz

Note: All applications should be sent to Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (Health) via email; maombiyakazi@moh.go.tz on or before 05th April, 2018.