Technical Officer Job [MCM & MiP] at Ifakara Health Institute
Technical Officer Job [MCM & MiP] at Ifakara Health Institute… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Ifakara Health Institute.
Descriptions;
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is a leading research organization in Africa with a strong track record in developing, testing and validating innovations for health. Driven by a core strategic mandate for research, training and services, the Institute’s work now spans a wide spectrum, covering biomedical and ecological sciences, intervention studies, health-systems research, service delivery and policy translation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Overseeing laboratory technical activities and ensuring high-quality of project implementation in Katavi and other NMCP’s malaria sentinel sites.
- Provision of overall technical leadership and supervision on malaria diagnostic activities including quality assurance/quality control for both mRDT and Malaria microscopy.
- Provision of technical assistance to the MOH/NMCP on malaria diagnosis including training, development of training manuals and materials as well as of SOPs.
- Assist in the dissemination of the malaria case management (diagnostic and treatment) policy.
- Provide Case Management training and continued adaptation of materials for the enhanced case management (clinical and diagnostic) supervision process:
- Coordination and participation in evaluations related to improved malaria diagnostic services.
- Participating in all matters related to the development or improvement of the national laboratory policies and guidelines addressing malaria diagnostics and their utilization.
- Participating in strengthening national quality assurance structures, systems and programs for laboratory staff to support malaria diagnostic activities.
- Provide Case Management training and continued adaptation of materials for the enhanced case management (clinical and diagnostic) supervision process.
Qualification and Experience
- At least a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences and/or clinical medicine. A master’s degree in the related field will be an added advantage
- At least 5 years of professional experience in malaria, especially on diagnosis.
- Holder of WHO External Competency Assessment of Malaria Microscopy (WHO-ECAMM) is preferable.
- Experience in Project Management, especially for donor-funded projects.
- Experience in writing scientific reports, manuscripts and peer-reviewed publications.
- Proficiency in the use of the standard Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
METHOD OF APPLICATION
All candidates who meet the above job requirements should send their application letters together with their detailed curriculum vitae (CVs) showing contact addresses including email, telephone/cell phone numbers and copies of academic and professional certificates to the email address below.
The deadline for this application is 23:59hrs on Tuesday, October 11th, 2022. All e-mail application subject lines should include: TECHNICAL OFFICER (MALARIA CASE MANAGEMENT) – TMSA. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Human Resources Manager
IFAKARA HEALTH INSTITUTE
#5 Ifakara Street Plot 463 Mikocheni
P.O. Box 78,373
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Email: [email protected]
Application Deadline: 12th October 2022.
