Laboratory Program Officer – TPDF Program at HJFMRI Tanzania

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HJF
Medical Research International, Inc. Tanzania (HJFMRI) is seeking to
hire a Laboratory Program Officer for the TPDF Program. This position
will provide technical advice to HJFMRI Tanzania TPDF Program supported
facilities to ensure quality laboratory services are strengthened and
mainstreamed into the comprehensive HIV prevention, care, and treatment
program. The position shall focus on improving the quality of the
Laboratory HIV services provided by TPDF-supported facilities, including
providing technical support to supported laboratories in clinical
laboratory testing, quality management systems implementation, and
on-site staff training and mentorship. The position is based in Dar es
Salaam and reports to the Laboratory Advisor, TPDF Program.

• Provide
  mentorship and onsite training to staff in TPDF Program supported
  facilities on the performance of clinical laboratory tests, equipment
  uses, maintenance, and implementation of laboratory quality management
  procedures.
• Train and mentor staff in TPDF Program supported facilities on Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Organize technical training programs where needed in conjunction with other program staff.
• Respond
  to on-site problems including equipment failures, utility failures,
  testing errors, personnel problems, supply chain challenges, and other
  government issues.
• Technically advice the program on proper
  collection, transportation, labeling, testing, and storing of
  patient/client specimens as appropriate.
• Contribute actively to
  program and departmental meetings and training programs as appropriate,
  within the locality national and international.
• Contribute to
  the goals and objectives of the HJFMRI (program review meeting,
  supportive supervision, data compilation) and partners’ activities.
• Write
  and review different laboratory technical reports including activity
  reports, supply chain and other reports to inform program
  implementation.
• Ensure timely planned preventative maintenance for HIV related laboratory machines in all TPDF supported facilities.
• Oversee
  proficiency testing to laboratories and point of care testing, monitor
  response, review results, and conduct root cause analysis and corrective
  action for failed facilities.
• Collect monthly laboratory quality indicator data from laboratories and follow up on any suboptimal performance.
• Determine reagent and equipment needs working in conjunction with HJFMRI laboratory program advisor.
• Assists with the implementation of new instrumentation, new methodology, and training as needed.
• Perform
  any other duties or assignments as assigned by supervisor that are
  necessary to achieve the objectives of this position.

Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good laboratory practice knowledge and experience of quality management systems implementation.
• In
  depth knowledge and skills in laboratory mentorship for quality
  improvement, and good understanding of running laboratory services in
  limited resource settings.
• Analytical and problem solving with exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and work under minimum supervision.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Excellent
  interpersonal, communication and relationship skills, including
  flexibility, diplomacy, intercultural communicative competence, and
  respect for colleagues.
• Ability to build and maintain sound
  relationships with multi stakeholders; competence to build and
  effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels.
• Ability
  to travel up to 60% of the time to the TPDF Program-supported sites to
  provide supportive supervision and mentorship to site laboratory staff
  within the TPDF facilities.
• Demonstrate high integrity and strong values, including confidentiality.
• Diplomatic, culturally sensitive, and enthusiastic for connecting with people of different backgrounds.
• Ability to multitask and work under minimum supervision.
• Ability to meet and communicate schedules and deadlines.
• Demonstrate exceptional professional judgment.
• Fluent in both Kiswahili and English.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory technology from any recognized institution required.
• Membership with the Health Laboratory Practitioners’ Council (HLPC) required.
• At least five (5) years’ relevant experience required.
• PEPFAR (DoD, USAID, or CDC) and experience working with international NGOs in a cross-cultural setting preferred.

Employment
with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background
check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your
professional references, verification of previous employment, education
and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor
vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered
as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval
of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
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Any qualifications to be
considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior
approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.