Main purpose of the job
The Senior Technical Officer (STO), Laboratory Technical Specialist will provide laboratory support and guidance to staff and partners to the supported counties of Baringo, Laikipia, Nakuru and Samburu.
What you will do
Prepare and oversee implementation of the laboratory work plan in consultation with county and subcounty Laboratory coordinators.
Liaise with the various CMLTS/SCMLTs in order to improve delivery of laboratory services for HIV care including EID, PCR tests, CD4 tests, Hematological tests and Biochemistry tests Provide technical assistance/guidance on laboratory testing processes, infection prevention and control, and quality of HIV testing and HIV/TB care and treatment.
Will be a member of the regional technical team and will take part in the donor review meetings on a quarterly basis and SIMS sites visits.
Develop, implement and review of laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs) to be applied in HIV care and treatment services.
Work closely with the STOs/TOs to ensure all facilities are provided with their lab related targets and dash boards and ensure that these are updated on a monthly basis.
Provide technical support for the purchase of laboratory equipment, reagents and controls.
Support commodity forecasting, quantification, reporting and redistribution/buffering in supported facilities in partnership with county teams.
Coordinate performance and documentation of daily internal quality control and participation in external quality assessment to MOH supported facilities.
Work closely with the HTS lead to ensure all HTS providers undergo proficiency testing to assure quality of HIV testing.
Scale up HIV Recency Surveillance across the supported counties.
Identify and mobilize NGOs/ FBOs / CBOs and other stakeholders that will coordinate with Tujenge Jamii in laboratory activities.
Participate in the various relevant TWGs in the county and sub county levels.
Any other duties assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences with a minimum of 7-9 years' experience in implementation of HIV related medical laboratory activities in a donor funded project or;
Masters in Public Health or Masters in relevant filed with 5-7 years of experience and must be registered with KMLTTB.
Experience in supporting laboratory activities in a donor funded project.
Working knowledge of USG funded programs and reporting requirements.
Documented evidence of HIV/AIDS laboratory training as part on continuing professional development.