TITLE: NHLS Laboratory Program Officer (1 position)

REPORTS TO: NHLS Laboratory Coordinator

LOCATION: Central Office Dar es Salaam (with frequent field travel up to 75%)

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES Provide technical support to the NHLS Project in all matters related to laboratory systems strengthening including laboratory data management, implementation of laboratory quality systems and in training of laboratory personnel and healthcare providers in the regions and health facilities.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the development of tools for recording and reporting laboratory testing and services data from HFs through to national level.
• Conduct assessments and evaluation of laboratories and HFs to focus laboratory and health system strengthening investments.
• Support the development of laboratory training materials including standard operating procedures for HIV VL/EID and TB laboratory testing.
• Organize and train Laboratory personnel and HCWs on HIV and TB laboratory testing according to the national standard for laboratory services benchmarks.
• Participate in regular project and joint supportive supervision at the zones, regions and HFs to ensure availability and accessible laboratory services at all levels.
• Coordinate laboratory services virtual trainings using ECHO within the regions and zones in collaboration with relevant partners
• Support collection, aggregation, utilization, and reporting of laboratory data to facilitate informed laboratory strengthening decision making at all levels.
• Perform other technical duties as assigned by his/her supervisors

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

• Required: Degree in medical laboratory sciences; microbiology, immunology, hematology, pathology and clinical chemistry from a recognized university. Required: Postgraduate degree in one of the above laboratory disciplines OR Masters of Public Health (MPH).
• Required: Minimum 5years working experience in HIV and/or TB laboratories including a supervisory role and laboratory or health systems strengthening is required. Experience in working with HIV and TB programs, R/CHMTs, and multidisciplinary health teams is an added advantage.
• Experience in the development of training materials and training of healthcare workers.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required; ability to effectively work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Registered with Medical Laboratory Practitioners Board.
• Experience in using computer applications including Microsoft Office is required.

How to apply: Interested applicants should send an email to hr.thps@gmail.com attaching application cover letter one-page maximum and CV four pages maximum by April 16th 2018 with a subject line for example: NHLS Laboratory Program Officer Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please do not attach any certificates when submitting online.

THPS is an equal opportunity employer; Women, People Living with HIV/AIDS and People with Disability are encouraged to apply.