Senior Laboratory Officer €“ Heid Testing Jobs in Dar es Salaam Tanzania Mdh Jobs in Dar es Salaam Tanzania Senior Laboratory Officer €“ Heid Testing Jobs in Dar es Salaam at Mdh




# Job Description


POSITION TITLE Senior Laboratory Officer – HEID Testing
LOCATION Dar es Salaam
REPORTS TO Laboratory Project Manager

Position Summary

The Senior Laboratory Project Officer – HEID is a self-motivated individual
who will work in close collaboration with the MoHCDGEC and its relevant
institutions such as NACP, NHL-QATC, RHMTs, CHMTs, Development Partners and
HEID laboratories to guarantee provision of effective national support in
enhancing capacity and efficiency of HEID testing at all levels in the
country. Her/his main objective is to guarantee the highest technical/quality,
logistical and administrative performance of the HEID samples collection,
handling, testing and timely release of accurate results for better patient
management.
Duties and Responsibilities
1\. Work closely with the MOHCDGEC, PORALG, NACP, NHL-QATC, R/CHMTs and
Implementing Partners to ensure provision of technical support to all HEID
laboratories and clinics for enhancing the capacity and efficiency of testing.
2\. Provide capacity building for MCH and Laboratory staff to properly
collect, process, package and transport HEID samples.
3\. Provide technical and logistical supports to R/CHMTs and IPs to achieve
effective integration of the EID sample transportation into the national
laboratory sample referral system.
4\. Provide capacity building for R/CHMTs and IPs in successfully implementing
interventions to strengthen the quality of DBS samples at clinics and
laboratories.
5\. Design and implement supervisions, training and mentorship programs to
improve quality and performance of the HEID testing at clinics and
laboratories.
6\. Design and implement mechanisms to track and monitor the key performance
indicators for the HEID testing from sample collection at clinics to sample
testing in the laboratories.
7\. Coordinate and participate in periodic meetings with stakeholders to
discuss progress and priorities of HEID testing in the country.
8\. Provide regular assessments and measures to address identified gaps in
strengthening HEID testing activities at clinics and laboratories.
9\. Provide technical and logistical supports to establish and strengthen HEID
inter-laboratory networking for enhanced testing capacity and efficiency.
10\. Ensure effective execution of the approved workplan and budget to achieve
the set targets.
11\. Prepare, review and submit progress reports weekly, monthly, quarterly
and as needed.
12\. Participate in the development of workplan and budget.

Requirements Education, Work experience and Skills

1\. A Degree or Master’s degree in Medical Laboratory or Biomedical science
and other related skills. 2. Additional training in the Molecular diagnosis
techniques, Laboratory Quality Management or public health related courses
will be an added advantage.
3\. A minimum of three 3 years’ experience in working with PEPFAR funded
programs in Laboratory management position or in implementing ISO 150189,
SLMTA standards especially in HIV care and treatment settings.
4\. Conversant in Molecular techniques for diagnosis of infectious diseases
such as HIV.
5\. Skill in implementation or assessing laboratory standards such as SLMTA
and ISO 150189.
6\. Previous experience of working with the various stakeholders including
R/CHMTs, Implementing Partners and other Government entities.
7\. Familiar with Laboratory supply chain management and reagents
quantification.
8\. Experience in organizing/coordinating high level meetings and trainings
that involves different stakeholders.
Other Special Qualifications/Skills
1\. Proficiency in Microsoft office especially Excel and Power Point
Presentation or any other statistical software for data analysis.
2\. Results oriented individual with ability to meet set target with competing
priorities.
3\. Ability to work both as individual and as a team with minimum supervision.



Apply Online today










Email hr@mdh.or.tz

Interested candidates for any of the above positions should submit an
application letter, a detailed copy of their CV, names and contact information
email addresses and telephone numbers of three work related referees. The
candidate MUST clearly indicate the Title of the position applied for as it
appears in the advertisement on the heading of the email. Applications should
be submitted to the Human Resource Director through email **hr@mdh.or.tz by**
10th October 2021. MDH DO NOT have any agents and DO NOT charge any fees to
the interested candidates. Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will
be contacted.




Senior Laboratory Officer €“ Heid Testing Jobs in Dar es Salaam Tanzania Mdh Jobs in Dar es Salaam Tanzania Senior Laboratory Officer €“ Heid Testing Jobs in Dar es Salaam at Mdh


Thank you and dont forget to visit again mkaguzi.blogspot.com