Job ID: 14815
Job Sector: Laboratory Services
# of Openings Remaining: 6
Job Locations: Kenya-Any
About FHI 360:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization
dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally
driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition,
Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and
Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's
interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all
50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates
for the position of: Technical Officer, Laboratory Technologist
Project Description:
The Technical Officer will be responsible for providing
mentorship, coaching and regular updates to laboratory service providers.
They will be responsible for working closely with the service providers to
ensure that the quality of laboratory services are sustained across as defined
by the MOH quality standards.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
- Work
closely with facility based laboratory staff to provide laboratory technical
assistance as needed and requested as part of overall mentorship
improvement schemes.
- Provide
mentorship and coaching of laboratory staff in in focus counties including
OJT and support supervision.
- In
close collaboration with laboratory management support the follow-up of
needed corrective and preventive actions.
- Assist
laboratories and capacity laboratory hire with development of routine SOP
development and internal quality control interpretation/EQA.
- Support
selected laboratories with preparation towards the implementation of
ISO15189/WHO-AFRO accreditation process.
- Provide
laboratory improvement report of all the laboratories within his/her
allocated region within the agreed time period.
- Advise
on the development of TA, laboratory strengthening and quality
assurance/quality control of the activities in chosen countries.
- In
close collaboration with laboratory management, support the follow-up of
corrective and preventive actions following assessments.
- Responsible
for developing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to
build laboratory capacity and quality with reference to accepted standards
and requirements.
- Assist
with the preparation and delivery of laboratory trainings and related services
- Support
facilities to institute systems for laboratory quality assurance
- Ensure
the documentation and accurate reporting of laboratory services done in
the relevant service registers.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Medical
Laboratory Technology or equivalent with at least 5-7 years related work
experience within a clinical or research laboratory including experience with
laboratory quality control and quality assurance systems and implementation; OR
Diploma in Medical laboratory technology with 7-9 years of experience will be
considered. Supervisory experience is preferred. Ability and aptitude to
provide laboratory accreditation mentorship services and to perform quality
assurance assessments against accepted national and international standards and
regulations.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit
package.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
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