Job Title: Laboratory Advisor
Organization: Makerere
University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
Duty Station: Masaka, Uganda
Reports to: Program Manager
About US:
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a private-not-for
profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works to build partnerships and
strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB and other
diseases of public health importance in Africa.
profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works to build partnerships and
strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB and other
diseases of public health importance in Africa.
About Project:
MJAP will work in close collaboration with the Rakai Health Sciences
Program (RHSP) to implement a program on Accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control
in Masaka region (Gomba, Butambala, Sembabule and Mpigi districts). In
addition, MJAP is anticipating a sub-award grant for accelerating HIV/AIDS
Epidemic Control in Kampala region; under the President’s Emergency Plan for
AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Program (RHSP) to implement a program on Accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control
in Masaka region (Gomba, Butambala, Sembabule and Mpigi districts). In
addition, MJAP is anticipating a sub-award grant for accelerating HIV/AIDS
Epidemic Control in Kampala region; under the President’s Emergency Plan for
AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Job Summary: The Laboratory
Advisor will formulate and implement strategies that ensure provision of
well-planned laboratory services; and support the implementation and monitoring
of quality HIV/TB laboratory services in line with Ministry of Health guidelines
and standards.
Advisor will formulate and implement strategies that ensure provision of
well-planned laboratory services; and support the implementation and monitoring
of quality HIV/TB laboratory services in line with Ministry of Health guidelines
and standards.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the planning, implementation and
monitoring and evaluation of the laboratory activities within the
supported region. - Coordinate technical support through trainings,
mentorships and supervision to laboratories in the supported regions. - Coordination and supervision of laboratory
services in liaison with the district lab focal persons. - Coordinate and supervise lab services in
liaison with the district lab focal persons. - Ensure implementation of Laboratory
Management Quality Systems in all labs. - Prepare and submit regular Consortium
Partner Laboratory progress reports to the regional Lab manager. - The incumbent will also strengthen
existing lab hub systems and monitor the accreditation program for
approved district laboratory Hubs. - Coordinate efficient laboratory logistics
systems within the supported districts for laboratory supplies and
equipment - Supervise and coach project laboratory
staff in the supported health facilities.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Makerere
University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) Laboratory Advisor should preferably
hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology or its
equivalent - Possession of a relevant post graduate
training preferably in Health sciences, public health or related field is
desired - A minimum of four years of
post-qualification experience of laboratory work, with at least one or
more in a senior laboratory management position. - Three years’ experience working with
district lab systems - The applicant must have registration with
the Allied Health Professional Council - Proven ability to lead and guide strategic
planning and development with MoH, manage technical implementation of
proposed project initiatives. - Proven ability to provide technical
guidance to Ministries of Health and their laboratories systems in the
diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of HIV/AIDS services - Highly self-motivated, able to work under
minimum supervision - Ability to execute multiple tasks
simultaneously - Good training, facilitation, coaching and
mentorship skills - Good analytical and problem solving skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should email their
applications, detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant academic
documents addressed to: The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint
AIDS Program (MJAP) via Email to: [email protected]
applications, detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant academic
documents addressed to: The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint
AIDS Program (MJAP) via Email to: [email protected]
NB: Please indicate the
position and region you’re applying for in the subject. Your attachments should
not exceed 5MB.
position and region you’re applying for in the subject. Your attachments should
not exceed 5MB.
Deadline: 17th May
2017 by 5:00pm
2017 by 5:00pm
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