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SR LABORATORY TECHNICAL ADVISOR

Référence de l'offre: 33/ FHI 360
Pays du poste offert: Côte d'Ivoire
Date: 2/17/2021
Nombre de position: 1
    
Description du poste

 
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Sr Laboratory Technical Advisor

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

The Sr Laboratory Technical Advisor will provide technical expertise, coordination and supervision of all laboratory strengthening aspects of an anticipated CDC PEPFAR for Cote d’Ivoire that has the general objective to Building Sustainable Health Systems and Laboratory Services in Cote d`Ivoire under the President`s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Activities will consist of direct site support and technical assistance (TA), focusing on coordination of the national specimen transportation system, strengthen the national laboratory workforce, laboratory professional network, and laboratory clinical interface, integrate the laboratory management information system (LMIS) with the national health management information system (HMIS) to provide high quality laboratory and patient information across systems, including providing free software to government of Cote d`Ivoire, strengthen national laboratory policies and institutions and improve adherence to national guidelines and implement Quality Management Systems (QMS) in all laboratory networks to increase the number of labs, points of care (POC), and voluntary counseling and testing sites (VCT) providing quality services this will support Côte d’Ivoire to achieve the UNAIDS 95-95-95 goals.

S/he will provide technical support and supervision in collaboration with project management teams to ensure the successful planning and implementation of laboratory strengthening activities, including work planning, budgeting, supportive supervision, technical support and reporting in assigned areas. The incumbent will provide laboratory related representation for the CDC project at the FHI 360 Headquarters and/or regional meetings as may be called upon, collaborate with laboratory-related national mechanisms and institutions in supporting laboratory strengthening activities to improve quality access to HIV related testing. ­­­*Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of the final applicant is subject to donor approval. The position will be based in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire

Specific Responsibilities may Include but are notLimited to:

- Provide technical leadership and oversight for the project team on expansion of diagnostics and laboratory system networks to improve access to quality HIV related testing.
- Provide technical assistance and capacity building support to project technical staff for expansion of quality laboratory services especially to improve access to laboratory diagnosis and monitoring through HIV testing, Viral testing, CD4 testing, Early Infant Diagnosis and Gene Expert TB testing to support provision of quality integrated HIV services at health facilities.
- Provide support to strengthen the coordination of all aspects of the HIV related testing activities across the FHI 360 network for the project.
- Provide oversight, technical assistance, and capacity building to establish and expand quality assurance testing in Cote d’Ivoire in collaboration with the LNSP, partners and stakeholders.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders on performance of Proficiency testing, site supervisions, site audits, staff competency evaluation and key milestones.
- Support capacity building and technical assistance to laboratory mentors and facility laboratory personnel on reagent/commodity forecasting, quantification, procurement, and consumption reporting as needed for improved access to quality of testing.
- Work in close collaboration with the project management team to strengthen laboratory systems and services to offer improved access to laboratory diagnosis and monitoring in support of provision of quality integrated health services.
- Work in close collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor to strengthen Laboratory Health Management
- Information Systems and of program data to improve commodity reporting at all levels of the project.
- Support the dissemination of program results
- Represent the project team at technical/stakeholder forums, the MOH, regional entities, CDC, and other implementing partners access to quality HIV related testing.
 
Description du profil du candidat

 
- Master`s degree with at least 8-11 years’ experience implementing PEPFAR laboratory strengthening service delivery programs.
- A demonstrated track record of providing mentorship and supervision for strengthening laboratory services and training in quality improvement approaches.
- Good knowledge on utilization of data to improve laboratory programs especially around reporting and LMIS functionality
Demonstrated good knowledge of the health System in Cote D’Ivoire
Experience working with MOH, NGO, USG to strengthen laboratory networks and access to testing.
- Ability to work in a complex project implementation environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and intense pressure to perform.
- Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
- Strong programming, management, technical and critical thinking skills to facilitate program implementation.
- Excellent analytical, communication, presentation and report writing skills.
- Knowledge with strengthening laboratories to achieve international quality standards including against ISO 15189 and/or SLMTA/SLIPTA.
- Experience and knowledge of EQA/PT schemes: production, distribution, corrective actions.
- Ability to build teams, recognize, acquire, and retain talents.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the ethical issues surrounding research and surveillance
 
Informations Complémentaires

 
EMAIL: recruitment-FHI360@fhi360.org
Date expiration: 5/17/2021
Société: FHI 360

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