Laboratory Technical Advisor (RTCQI)

Description

• Under the supervision of the Country Representative/Project Director, the Laboratory Technical Advisor will be responsible for providing technical leadership and coordination for implementation of continuous quality improvement for HIV and other tests

Duties

• Plan, coordinate and deliver high-quality in-service training to laboratory staff and key training instructors/mentors at the national and provincial level, in coordination with MGIC country manager and partners at U.S. CDC, Mozambique Ministry of Health (MOH) and National Institute of Health (INS)
• Lead the process of elaborating the annual plan of activities for continuous quality improvement of testing, including budgeting in coordination with the Technical Working Group
• Prepare annual operational plans for implementation RTCQI activities
• Lead the process of developing policies and documents to improve the quality of rapid HIV testing
• Participate and advise on the review process of HTA instruments with regard to the laboratory component
• Lead the process of designing and reviewing the rapid HIV testing quality improvement training curriculum
• Oversee the implementation of provincial HIV rapid testing proficiency programs in coordination with the INS
• Compile the results of provincial HIV rapid testing proficiency panels and prepare a presentation to the central laboratory department
• Administer the rapid HIV testing quality improvement portal including user enrollment and withdrawal
• In coordination with the MOH and the provinces, conduct site assessments for site certification; coordinate and facilitate national and regional RTCQI training
• Organize and lead the meetings of the central TWG of quality improvement
• Participate in the revision of HIV rapid testing algorithm
• Monitor the flow of information districts to province and to national level
• Provide ongoing support to provincial quality improvement committees
• Support utilization of data for enhanced service coverage and quality improvement
• Monitor trends and shifts in data quality indicators to provide context for thorough situation analysis and intervention
• Supports the Director and Country Manager by providing written reports and data following in-country sessions, to support the development of annual, quarterly, and semi-annual reports to CDC

Requisites

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory sciences or Biomedical Sciences or other relevant field from a recognized University
• Individuals with a masters will have an added advantage
• Minimum three years experience implementing RTCQI
• Ability to work independently, under pressure while at the same time adhering to strict deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills
• Innovative with a high degree of initiative
• Organizational skills
• Excellent Leadership & Presentation skills
• Proposed Start Date: Immediately

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted