Laboratory Officer Job – HIV Recency Surveillance at MDH

• Work with NHL-QATC to ensure timely production and distribution of recency samples to the respective implementing partners and/or testing facilities.
• Expand coverage in search of recency samples characterization for assured stock/supply of recent samples at    NPHLQATC.
• Oversee training and mentorship programs to improve search of recency materials from different parts of Tanzania.
• Coordinate safe transportation of recency samples materials from different parts of Tanzania to NPHLQATC.
• In collaboration with the data officer, participate in the preparation of M&E weekly, monthly and quarterly based feedback reports to MoH, donors and IPs.
• Coordinate implementation of recency surveillance protocol in production of training and quality control materials including production of DTS for QC.
• Support analysis and visualization of recency data.
• Organize and conduct Stakeholders meeting to share recency updates as needed.
• Ensure effective execution of the approved work plan and budget to achieve the set targets.
• Prepare, review and submit progress reports weekly, monthly, quarterly and as needed.
• Participate in the development of workplan and budget.

Required Education, Work experience and Skills:

• A degree or master’s degree in Medical Laboratory or Biomedical science and other related
• Additional training in the Laboratory management, Laboratory Quality Management or public health will be an added
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in working with PEPFAR funded programs in Laboratory management position or in implementing ISO 150189 standards especially in HIV care and treatment settings.
• Experience in analyzing and presenting Laboratory data in different
• Experience to work with the various stakeholders including R/CHMTs and other Government
• Experience in organizing/coordinating high level meetings and trainings that involves different stakeholders.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates for any of the above positions should submit an application letter, a detailed copy of their CV, names and contact information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of three work related referees. The candidate MUST clearly indicate the Title of the position applied for (as it appears in the advertisement) on the heading of the email.

Applications should be submitted to the Human Resource Director through email [email protected]

Application Deadline: 29th September 2022.