The Ugandan Jobline

• Support
  the implementation of laboratory quality management systems among the
  Network African countries.
• Assist
  in the roll out of in-country laboratory management trainings and SLMTA.
• Support
  the implementation of External Quality Assessment (EQA) such as: Dried
  Tube Specimen (DTS) technology for HIV serology.
• Provide
  technical assistance in laboratory mentoring and assist in laboratories towards
  sustained improvement.
• Working
  closely with Ministries of Health and other partners, implement new
  initiatives related to the laboratory strengthening activities.  
• Participate
  in the grant proposal and budget writing.
• Participate
  in report writing as required by funding organizations on progress of
  laboratory activities and mentorship plans.
• Working
  closely with the Laboratory Projects Coordinator, provide updates and quarterly
  reports to the Ministries of Health and relevant stakeholders on progress
  of laboratory strengthening activities.
• Any
  other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor. 

• The
  job holder should hold a Masters degree in Public Health or M.Sc Medical
  microbiology with a bias in Laboratory Science (or equivalent professional
  qualifications).
• Holder
  of Certificate in ISO 15189 or Strengthening Laboratory Management towards
  Accreditation (SLMTA) is preferred.
• At
  least five years experience in Laboratory management or quality systems
  implementation.  
• Previous experience
  working with collaborating partners and Ministry of Health and
  implementing Quality Management Systems in accredited Laboratories is
  added advantage.
• Related
  qualifications in Biostatistics and Data analysis are of added advantage.
• Abilities
  in identification of Health problems pertinent to populations and
  organizing surveillance activities. 

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