Position:   ITF GHS PROJECT LAB OFFICER

Project:    ITF GHS PROJECT

Location: DAR ES SALAAM

Reports to: ITF GHS PROJECT MANAGER

 Position Summary:

The ITF GHS laboratory Officer is a highly intellectual individual with enough experience in overseeing laboratory operations and administrations from personnel, facility and safety, test procedures, implementation of quality management system and strategic planning. He/She will work in collaborations with the MoHCDGEC, National health laboratory, Donors other Implementing partners and stakeholders at the national, regional and district level to ensure GHSA laboratory services are smoothly provided.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

1. The Project Lab Officer is responsible in Coordinating all GHSA laboratory project activities and reports from supported regions
2. Provide high-quality technical assistance to improve the availability, use, and quality of diagnostics and implement quality laboratory systems required to facilitate the diagnosis of GHSA diseases
3. Provide technical assistance to National Health laboratory and MOHCDGEC for the development, implementation and monitoring of biosafety and biosecurity activities including training and guidelines development
4. On a gap filling basis, work with the procurement unit to source for and or deploy quality diagnostic platforms laboratory reagents, consumables, sample collection and transportation kits and other supplies for rapid timely and accurate lab tests.
5. Work with the National Laboratory staff to organize and control lab reagents and supply inventory for the supported laboratories.
6. In collaboration with MOHCDGE/PORALG develop relevant SOPs in relation to GHSA laboratory activities
7. Work with courier provide technical assistance to facilitate efficient sample transportation.
8. Liaise with Regional and district laboratory coordinators, laboratory managers and quality officer sat collection hub to resolve any sample referral issues and strategize on system improvement.
9. Work in Collaboration with MOHCDGEC, PORALG, National Health Laboratory (NHL), CDC and other stakeholders in the implementation of ITF GHS project planned Laboratory activities.
10. Work with NHL management to facilitate efficient laboratory operations and testing for the GHSA
11. Support the National Health Laboratory to implement quality assurance programs for the GHSA laboratory activities.
12. Work with the NHL and participating regions to coordinate supportive supervision/mentorship visits and provision of technical support for effective and safe specimen collection, sample management and transportation to the testing laboratories
13. Work with the participating Regions, District Laboratory Coordinators and HIS officer to ensure efficient eIDSR components of ITF GHS Project.
14. Prepare and share Implementation/Performance Reports with supervisor and MDH senior Management on monthly and quarterly basis and as required
15. Participate in the development of workplan and ensure effective execution of the GHSA laboratory activities as per the approved workplan and budget and ensure the intended goals are met
16. Collaborate with NHL to Coordinate and Supports Orientation/ Training of R/CHMT, Focal Persons on EBS, POE, in the supported Regions.
17. Any other job-related responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills

1. A degree or Master’s degree in health laboratory sciences or biomedical laboratory sciences
2. A minimum of 4 years’ experience in working at laboratory project management
3. Ability to collaborate with government health institutions management and other partners
4. Ability to work both as individual and as a team with minimum supervision

1. Excellent command of Swahili and English languages, in written and oral communication.
2. Experience in basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power point and internet.
3. Ability to work under pressure and stringent deadlines.