EMPLOYMENT;PROGRAM COORDINATOR, LABORATORY SERVICES VACANCY
The Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative (AGPAHI), an affiliate of Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Organization (EGPAF) is Tanzanian led and managed national organization focusing largely on HIV and AIDS and other related health programs. AGPAHI implements all its programs in collaboration with Tanzania Government Entities through the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MoHCDGEC) and President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PO RALG) and other stakeholders. AGPAHI supports the provision of high-quality HIV and other health services and ensures that efforts are well-integrated into existing regional and district health systems.
AGPAHI is implementing various projects that are highly demanding and thus the organization is looking for a motivated, result driven, qualified and competent staff to join the team as a Program Coordinator Laboratory Services.
JOB TITLE: Program Coordinator, Laboratory Services (1)
LOCATION: Dar es Salaam
REPORTS TO: Clinical Services Manager
Purpose of post:
The purpose of this position is to coordinate all Laboratory Services activities in all AGPAHI supported regions. The position will also provide direct technical support and supervise all Program officers for laboratory services and laboratory personnel at AGPAHI supported sites. The PC LS will serve a coordinating role in ensuring that the appropriate resources are available in order to maintain the highest level of quality systems.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Ensuring good quality clinical laboratory services in AGPAHI supported regions
Provide Technical support to Program Officers Laboratory services
Conduct Laboratory specific supportive supervision and Laboratory Mentorship
In Collaboration with Program Officers Lab services, conduct ongoing assessments of Laboratory Quality Systems within the AGPAHI supported labs; identify areas for quality improvement and provide advice and technical assistance.
Ensure that SOPs, laboratory manuals, guidelines, worksheets and forms are appropriately utilized at all sites and assist in the modification of these forms whenever appropriate.
Ensure that 12 elements of quality system management are implemented at all laboratories in AGPAHI supported regions/sites.
Supervise preparation and facilitation of trainings for laboratory staff and other stakeholders, to ensure good quality lab services.
Liaise with the AGPAHI Technical teams in the regions and HQ, to provide strategic technical guidance on laboratory activities in field and strategies for improvement.
Supervise EID activities (Lab Technical assistance, samples, results transportation, DBS SCM) in AGPAHI supported regions/sites.
work with supply chain and procurement units to ensures supported laboratories have an uninterrupted supply of reagents and commodities and ensure laboratory reagent stability
Assesse laboratories for current capacity and guides capacity building efforts
Ensure all programmatic activities under laboratory services are implemented according to work plan
Represent AGPAHI in the relevant Laboratory technical forums activities at national level and Donor level
Any other assignment as tasked by the CSM
Capacity building of lab services in districts and sites:
Liaise with Laboratory Quality Officers and other stakeholders in the districts and regions in developing strategies to improve and standardize the quality systems in all of the AGPAHI supported laboratories.
Liaise with the Program officers Lab services to identify additional regional technical assistance needs and resources for laboratory quality assurance.
Actively propose innovative strategies to CSM and/or ZPM for strengthening laboratory activities in the regions, including the local capacity to implement and supervise these activities.
Reporting:
Supervise and responsible for Lab related data collection, analysis and reporting and proper documentation.
Collaborate with the Program Officers Lab Services to regularly inform all local stakeholders about the AGPAHI supported laboratory activities in the regions.
Provide any other information / reports as requested by the CSM.
Qualifications, Skills and ability
Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or Bachelor of Science in Medical laboratory Technology.
A Masters of Science in Laboratory Technology will be an added advantage
Experience in supporting HIV programs is desirable
Experience working in a medical laboratory
Experience with laboratory tests and techniques required for the diagnosis and monitoring of the following (but not limited to): HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, STIs, and other infectious diseases.
Hands on experience working with laboratory machines and equipment’s Experience in supervising and managing staff Knowledgeable of MoHSW laboratory standards and procedures
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV (not exceeding four pages) and names and contact information of three referees before close of business on Friday 7th JULY, 2017 to the Executive Director, Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative, by e-mail to recruitment@agpahi.or.tz Please mention the title of the position in your email and do not attach any document other than the CV and cover letter. Submission can also be dropped physically or by post in the address below:
Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative
Plot 372, House No. 7 Chole Road (Near Coco Beach)
P.O. Box 38252 Dar es Salaam
AGPAHI is an equal opportunity employer, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.