Senior TB Laboratory Advisor

The AFGHS/MSH Senior TB Laboratory Advisor is responsible for the overall support on the National and Regional strategic planning, coordination, and technical support of TB laboratory activities to ensure quality assured laboratory services to the beneficiaries. As the laboratory is an essential component in the continuum of TB diagnosis, care and treatment, s/he will work closely with the National (EPHI-Ethiopian Public Health Institute) and Regional Reference/Health institute research laboratories and other technical experts to ensure progress is being achieved & sustained towards ensuring quality TB laboratory services.

S/he will ensure that effective systems are put in place to support reliable, user-friendly and accessible TB Program of the EPHI and RRL/regional reference laboratories through building laboratory supervisory monitoring systems, capacity building, and commodity and equipment management. S/he will also ensure Standard Operating Procedures are appropriately introduced, strengthened, and sustained. S/he will provide technical assistance to the National and Regional reference laboratories/research institutes and health facility laboratories in the project supported regions while continuing the support to ensure sustainability and transitioning to the Government health system.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical assistnace on the optimal utilization of highly sensitive TB screening and diagnostic tool including GeneXpert, Truenat, line probe assays, and other molecular diagnostics,
• Technically support in the introduction and strengthening of the use of new TB diagnostics tools: Truenat, NPOC. etc,
• Assist regional reference laboratories (RRL’s) to strengthen the LabXpert connectivity and Q/A systems including for GeneXpert,
• Support on the onsite or offsite capacity building for laboratpry professionals on TB program,
• Support GeneXpert diagnostics and other molecular techniques for functional implementation and annual calibration.
• Ensure the availability and proper use of SOPs for TB laboratory tests and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Represent the project and participate in the National and Regional laboratory technical working group (RL TWG) meetings,
• Support EQA report feedback analysis and develop improvement plan for major gaps,
• Monitor the project performance based on the planned milestones and summit Qaurterly and annual TB lab. performance reports,
• Facilitating the project’s gains are sustained and transitioned to the Government and local stakeholders,
• Undertake other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED MINIMUM

• BSc in laboratory sciences/master’s in public health sciences or above from recognized universities;
• At least 7 years' work experience on TB program implementation at public and private health sectors;
• Knowledge & experience of capacity building for health care workers and TB Laboratory professionals,
• Ability to interact and advise senior host-government counterparts on policy and other strategic planning issues.

 REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 

• Previous experience with an international organization is an advantage
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, demonstrated leadership, and the ability to work collaboratively with culturally diverse partners,
• Willingness to travel frequently (up to 50% time) within the project supported Regions.

MSH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. MSH complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, as amended, and all related applicable regulations.

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