General Summary
The officer will provide technical support to laboratory staff at various HFs in the supported districts.

Key Responsibilities
• Build capacity of HCWs to provide Quality HIV testing services in facilities and communities
• Build capacity of Laboratory staff in supported facilities to provide quality laboratory tests required for diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of HIV related Illnesses for adults.
• Build capacity of Laboratory staff to provide quality laboratory required for diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of TB.
• Adapt to National standards and Maturation System based on the principles the Lab Quality Management System (Organization, infrastructure, equipment, sample collection management, process control (QA/QC), documentation, infection control and safety, assessment of the labs customer care, process improvement and information management) and link the standards to the Laboratory strengthening Program.
• Developing a QA/QA system (internal quality control system and external quality control system, SOPs and manuals) and ensuring their use in selected facilities.
• Establish and monitor Equipment Management and Maintenance Systems in target Laboratories
• Establish and monitor Supply Chain Management Systems and ensure timely ordering of buffer stocks for target labs.
• Oversee Hub operations, sample transportation and result transmission systems.
• Support processes geared towards accreditation of laboratories in supported districts.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by management

Person Specification
• A Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• A postgraduate diploma (especially related to management) will be an added advantage.
• Active registration with the relevant professional body.
• At least 3years’ experience in laboratory planning, management, and QA/QC.
• Experience in design, development and implementation of lab systems at different levels in the health services.
• Experience in analysis and reporting of data for program decision-making.
• Good report / proposal writing and presentation skills.
• Experience in providing technical Assistance to large scale HIV/AIDS HSS laboratories within MoH structures and systems.
• Willingness to work and live in rural areas is required.