Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a
non-profit organization with a mission to close the gap between what is known
about public health problems and what is done to solve them, particularly in
developing and transitional countries.
Headquartered in the United States, we have operations in more than 30 countries and employ staff from over 60 nations
Lab Specialist (TBCARE I Project)
Juba, Southern Sudan
Overall Responsibilities
Support peripheral laboratory strengthening and proper functioning of Central
Reference Laboratory in line with NTP plans to expand quality DOTS. Provide
technical assistance to the Central TB Reference Laboratory (CRL) to enable it
to perform its roles of organization and management of the TB microscopy and
culture network.Headquartered in the United States, we have operations in more than 30 countries and employ staff from over 60 nations
Lab Specialist (TBCARE I Project)
Juba, Southern Sudan
Overall Responsibilities
Provide assistance in establishing/upgrading/rehabilitating new and already existing microscopy centers required to implement and support the DOTS expansion strategy in South Sudan.
Provide assistance in the development, dissemination and training on standardized guidelines, SOP’s, quality assurance, supervision, safety, laboratory commodity and information management systems.
Assist and work with the NTP to further develop and refine the laboratory manuals, SOP’s, QA and TB laboratory training curriculum.
Specific Responsibilities
- Provide
technical assistance to the CRL in order to perform its roles of
organization, management and quality assurance of TB microscopy services.
- To
facilitate the establishment of quality-assured TB culture services at the
CRL.
- Provide
technical support in ensuring effective supervision of TB laboratories at
all levels.
- Support
NTP to set up EQA system and provide quarterly reports on implementation
of EQA for sputum smear microscopy in TB peripheral labs.
- Facilitate
the implementation of the national TB laboratory guidelines.
- Facilitate
trainings and mentorship of CRL and state laboratory technicians on TB
smear microscopy SOPs, safety and QA guidelines.
- Provide
monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress briefings and reports
on TB laboratory to NTP, USAID, TB CARE I and supervisor.
- Contribute
to the preparation of the quarterly and annual project reports.
- Any
other assigned duties, assigned by TB CARE I Country leader including
assuming the duties of Country Lead when necessary.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related subject and a Master’s
degree in medical microbiology, biomedical science, public health or
relevant related field, essential.
- Extensive
knowledge and experience in managing clinical and public health
laboratories in African countries and knowledge and experience of the
systems required to ensure sustainability of services, essential.
- A
minimum of 10 years’ post qualification experience of which 5 years’
experience must have been spent working in a specialized TB culture
facility working to recognized international standards.
- Familiarity
with manual and automated TB culture and drug sensitivity testing systems
is essential.
- Knowledge
of new diagnostic technologies and their likely applicability in S Sudan
is required.
- Understanding
of the role of the laboratory in TB DOTS, PMDT and TB/HIV programs in
developing countries, essential.
- Practical
laboratory experience specifically in the diagnosis and treatment
monitoring of tuberculosis is essential.
- Familiarity
with and experience in implementing local and national laboratory quality
assurance systems for TB microscopy and TB culture are essential.
- Knowledge
of and experience in laboratory capacity building, monitoring and
supervision in African countries.
- Demonstrated
organizational, managerial and supervisory, skills and abilities; sound
judgment, and high ethical standards; flexible and able to adapt to
changing priorities and deadlines.
- Demonstrate
capacity to work in a variety of cultural settings, complex environment
and fragile states.
- Proven
ability to build strong relationships, work well as part of a team, and to
incorporate views of other disciplines into his or her work.
- Strong
analytic, verbal communication, computer and writing skills. Fluency in
English is required, and ability to work in Arabic plus.
- Ability
to work independently, as well as in collaboration with colleagues and
partners.
- Able
to manage, develop and motivate a team of staff to achieve set objectives.
- Demonstrated
computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word,
Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint.
- Willingness
and abilities to travel within South Sudan up to 40% of his/her time.
- Willingness
and availability to re-locate to Juba, South Sudan for the period of the
contract.
- Qualified
person from Eastern, Southern or Western Africa region would be preferred.
You may also send your cover letter and CV to MSH Sudan Office at HAI AMARAT (White House opposite PARADISO HOTEL) or via email to pkenyi@msh.org.
Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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