CHS/HR/ TBReSET /LO/001/2024
Overall Job Function
Reporting to the Senior
Technical Officer-Diagnostics of the USAID-TB ReSET project, the incumbent will
be responsible for providing technical support in the planning, design, and
implementation of TB diagnostic laboratory services with a key focus in 16 deep
focus counties.
The implementation will be
collaboratively conducted with the Ministry of Health, Kenya Division of
National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Lung Disease Program (DNTLD-P), County
Health Management Teams, and Implementing Partners.
Key
Responsibilities
- Assist
in the design, planning, and implementation of laboratory activities for
TB diagnostic and monitoring services in 16 deep focus counties for the
USAID-TB ReSET activity.
- Provide
technical support for the adoption, scale-up, and adaptation of TB
diagnostics, including GeneXpert, Truenat, TB LAMP, and LED microscopy.
- Support
the optimization of the TB diagnostic network by implementing disease
multitesting and aligning with national recommendations.
- Support
the adoption and scale-up of non-sputum-based tests and latent TB testing
using IGRA.
- Provide
technical assistance in developing and reviewing TB laboratory guidelines,
curricula, SOPs, job aids, and other materials.
- Assist
in the design and implementation of quality management and quality
assurance services and systems, including Microscopy, Truenat, LF LAM, TB
LAMP, and GeneXpert.
- Work
closely with county lab teams in the forecasting, quantification, and
management of TB laboratory supplies at both county and national levels.
- Provide
technical assistance in establishing and optimizing TB diagnostic sample
transport networks, including the implementation of Culture and DST, and
the EID VL courier system for the country.
- To
provide technical assistance to facility-level laboratory managers, mWRDs
Superusers including: establishing routine workflow; developing/refining
SOPs, job aids, log books, and referral forms as needed; planning of lab
activities to improve test performance and decrease turnaround time; and
developing and implementing an equipment maintenance program.
- Support
Implementation and monitoring of efficient documentation of laboratory
results at the sites, as well as effective linkages between laboratory and
clinical services.
- Support
county-level lab managers in establishing routine workflows and developing
- SOPs,
job aids, log books, and referral forms.
- Support
implementation of mWRDs service level agreement specifically in
collaboration with the DNTLD-P and County health management teams (CHMT)
- Assist
in drafting annual reports and other materials such as lessons learned,
abstracts, and case studies.
- Participate
in program monitoring and evaluation, using data to inform planning and
continuous improvement.
- To
participate in the committee of experts (CoE) meetings at national and
technical working groups at the county levels on TB diagnostics.
- Identify
opportunities for organizational growth and sustainability.
- Perform
any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Professional requirements
- Degree
in Clinical Laboratory Services.
- Registration
with KMLTTB and an annual practice license.
- Five
years’ experience in managing laboratory services in TB and HIV programs.
- Experience
with MOH and donor funded programs is an added advantage.
- Experience
with design of programs, SOPs, tools and guidelines.
- Experience
in capacity building of laboratory personnel.
- Ability
to work well with others and to develop and maintain relationships with
project staff, donors, sub-contractors and other partners.
- Ability
to identify problems, design interventions and oversee their
implementation.
- Must
demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills in both
English and Kiswahili.
- Outstanding
levels of integrity.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified
applicants are invited to email their application letters and detailed CV as
one document with contact details to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly
quoting the position you
are applying, and reference
number as Laboratory Officer: CHS/HR/TBReSET/LO/001/2024 by
June 26, 2024.
Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya is an
equal opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted for interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
