BBS Laboratory Advisor x1

job Description

Background

We are seeking qualified and experienced applicants to be considered for the position of BBS Laboratory Advisor, based in Harare. The contract will be for a fixed-term period up to January 2025. We are a registered Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO 125/23). Our activities occur primarily in the technical areas of health system strengthening; epidemiology and strategic information strengthening, health workforce development; operations research and evaluation; prevention, care, and treatment of infectious diseases.

Position Summary:

The Laboratory Advisor is responsible for overseeing the satellite laboratory components of the KP BBS Study. They will work closely with the survey partner NMRL to ensure that laboratory samples are correctly collected, processed, and transported in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage the work schedules of Field Team members and coordinate with the supply chain to ensure timely availability of all necessary materials for ground-level survey implementation activities.
Oversee the ground-level supply chain, including timely requests, recording, receipt, and ensuring correct storage of all necessary survey implementation lab materials.
Provide oversight for all BBS laboratory activities and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures for all BBS laboratory activities.
Coordinate shipment of samples from survey sites and provincial laboratories to the Central Laboratory
Assist in resolving quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) issues and addressing any discrepancies in testing results between field and satellite laboratories as well as other testing disparities.
To manage and oversee the laboratory protocol and services needed for the implementation of the KP BBS Survey
Provide technical expertise, leadership, and mentoring to survey nurses & laboratory staff
Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or related field.
3 years’ experience in laboratory systems and optimization and service delivery management within the context of HIV programs
Experience with lab-related data management systems, including but not limited to Laboratory Management Information Systems (LMIS) preferred.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Excellent interpersonal management and communication skills
Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills.
Commitment to Diversity

We recognize that disparities in health around the globe stem from inequity. Therefore, we encourage and support the multiple identities of staff including, but not limited to, socio-economic status, age, race, ethnicity, language, nationality, sex, gender identity and expression, culture, spiritual practice, geography, mental and physical disability. We strive to become a local, national, and international leader in developing and maintaining increased representation and recognition of each of these dimensions of diversity among our staff.