Overall Job Function:
The KENPHIA II Central Laboratory Coordinator will
coordinate activities at the central laboratory and work closely with staff at
the National HIV Reference Laboratory (NHRL) to conduct key survey related
laboratory activities. Under the supervision of the KENPHIA II Senior
Laboratory advisor, the KENPHIA II Central Laboratory Coordinator will be
responsible for organizing the receiving of KENPHIA II specimens from the
satellite/mobile laboratories, coordinating central laboratory testing, return
of results to participants and maintenance of KenPHIA II sample repository.
Specific Responsibilities and Duties:
Ensure specimens from the satellite/mobile labs are
well received and quality checks performed.
Ensure specimen management and storage at the central
laboratory using Laboratory Data Management System (LDMS) and comparable
Laboratory Information Management system (LIMS).
Coordinate of routine serology and molecular testing
at the central laboratory including but not limited to Geenius Confirmatory
Assay, Lag avidity EIA, HIV TNA PCR, and Viral load on all eligible KenPHIA II
specimens.
Manage result dissemination according to KENPHIA II
SOPs for both In-country and Outsourced tests
Maintain QC processes related to KENPHIA II testing (serology and molecular testing) as per KENPHIA II SOPs.
Assist in resolution of HIV discrepancy results
through additional testing and return of results in collaboration with the Lab
Data Lead.
Submission of prompt daily, weekly and monthly
reports to KENPHIA II Senior laboratory adviser
Collaborate with the project coordination team,
Laboratory Advisor, field laboratory manager, procurement and logistics
officers, satellite laboratory supervisors and field survey teams in all
activities involving the KENPHIA II central laboratory.
Ensure personnel within the central laboratory adhere
to health and safety procedures in the laboratory.
Coordinate proper disposal of central laboratory
bio-hazard wastes.
Manage KENPHIA II supplies at the Central laboratory.
Assist in all KENPHIA II laboratory activities as
required and coordinate other duties as assigned by the KENPHIA II Laboratory
Advisor.
Coordinate Preparation and distribution of Dried Tube
Specimens (DTS) and other Quality Control (QC) Materials required for
Laboratory personnel Proficiency Testing.
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:
Required Education.
Masters in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Biomedical
sciences with 5 years’ relevant experience in molecular technologies(
Polymerase chain reaction{PCR},Viral load{VL}, Early Infant Diagnosis{EID}),
Serology and sample management (sample collection, reception, processing,
storage, results transmission and documentation)in same field.
Required Technical Experience:
Minimum 5 years’ work experience in a busy molecular
biology laboratory with preference to HIV viral load testing and HIV EID
testing.
Clear knowledge of laboratory Quality Management
Systems (QMS) with training ISO trainings especially ISO 15189.
Experience in carrying out clinical trials and Health
surveillance studies more especially in HIV
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
with fluency in English required.
Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Access, Word, and
PowerPoint at minimum; preferred proficiency with statistical Software such as
SAS and SPSS).
Attention to detail and high accuracy.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Ability to lead and work with a diverse team
Ability to work independently with minimal
supervision and strong problem-solving skills.
Flexibility to work after normal working hours and on
weekends with significant travel outside of duty station.
How To Apply
If you meet the above qualifications, kindly send
your application which includes a cover letter and an updated CV including
names of three professional referees to CIHEBKENYA_Recruitment@cihebkenya.org
on or before 25th July 2024.
Applicants are advised to include the title on the
subject line.
