ICAP of Columbia University (registered in Kenya as Center for International Programs-Kenya) is working in partnership with the Ministry of Health to strengthen Public Health Initiatives in Kenya.
Applications are invited
for the following fixed term PROJECT RISE POSITIONS
JOB TITLES: Laboratory Program Officers (12 positions)
LOCATION: Sites
Overall job function
Reporting to the
Surveillance coordinator, the Laboratory Program Officer will provide technical
support in the planning and implementation of laboratory services required for
hospital-based sentinel surveillance system for AFIs
Responsibilities
- To
assist with the planning and implementation of laboratory activities
required for hospital-based sentinel surveillance system for AFIs,
including baseline laboratory assessments and laboratory capacity
development
- To
provide technical assistance to facility-level laboratory personnel,
including regular and systematic observation of laboratory testing
procedures, and ongoing bench-level supportive supervision and instruction
- To
provide technical assistance to facility-level laboratory managers,
including: establishing routine workflow; developing/refining SOPs, job
aids, log books, and referral forms as needed; planning of laboratory
activities to improve test performance and decrease turnaround time; and
developing and implementing an equipment maintenance program
- To
help implement and monitor efficient documentation of laboratory results
at site level , as well as effective linkages between laboratory and
clinical services
- To
supervise laboratory reagent and consumable purchase and distribution
- To
supervise equipment purchase, installation, and maintenance
- To
provide technical assistance in the laboratory
- To
supervise the laboratory network transports samples to district hospitals
- To
develop SOPs for major equipment and procedures or assays
- To
prepare reports on progress of each site on project implementation
activities
- To
assist in the implementation of quality management/quality assurance
activities
Qualifications
- Basic
Diploma/ Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or its equivalent
- At
least 4 years experience in laboratory practice in the Health Sector
preferably the AFI project
- Proficiency
in Microsoft office
How to Apply
All applications
including a current CV, telephone number and 3 referees (one who should be at
least your current/previous supervisor) should be sent to the Country Director, jobs@icapkenya.org on or before September 23rd 2021.
