Senior Laboratory Diagnostic Network Advisor - Tuberculosis Programme at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job Profile

• The Senior Laboratory-Diagnostic Network Advisor will promote the overall coordination and implementation of TB Laboratory and diagnostic network activities in the project working in close collaboration with the National and State TB Programs.
• The post holder will mentor and train national, state and local government laboratory staff in the management of laboratory services, laboratory data management, quality assurance and diagnostics.
• The SLDNA will lead the strengthening and improvement in the efficiency of the sample referral networks in the TBLON region.

Qualifications/Experience

• A minimum of Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a related field with a related Master's degree or a minimum of 7 years relevant TB lab and TB control experience with a bachelor’s degree.
• At least Seven (7) years of relevant TB laboratory, TB control and diagnostic network experience, at state or regional level.
• Verifiable experience in strengthening diagnostic networks including supporting elements, such as specimen transport, biosafety, supervision, mentorship and quality assurance
• Deep knowledge of mycobacteriology laboratory work, solid and liquid culture and/or other TB diagnostics.
• Expert knowledge of laboratory and diagnostic network for TB.
• Demonstrated ability and competency to effectively drive application of lessons learned, innovations, and cutting-edge quality improvement methods in TB case finding, prevention, and treatment.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of U.S. Government program management and in-depth knowledge of PEPFAR projects, regulations, compliance and reporting requirements.

Skills and competencies:

• The successful candidate will be a person of integrity with excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, organizational, and cross-cultural skills; a high level of creativity and innovation, ability to perform and prioritize a variety of tasks on short notice within designated deadlines and able to maintain efficiency in a fast-paced work environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.