National HIV Laboratory Coordinator 252 views

Contract June 12, 2021 - June 14, 2021 COORDINATOR - Health Care

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The following post of National HIV Laboratory Coordinator has arisen in the Ministry of Health and Child Care. Reports to: Director Laboratory Services

Summary of key functions

Responsible and accountable for the administrative and technical operations of all HIV laboratory services in the country. Ensuring the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services for HIV including EQA for HIV testing, EID testing, Viral load and CD4 count.

Key Responsibilities and Accountability

Laboratory system strengthening with focus on HIV in laboratories
Reviews and spearheads implementation of the Viral Load scale-up plan
Manages and participates in development and administration of the HIV laboratory budget
Offers sound national and international advice on policy and trends in HIV VL, EID, CD4testing.
Contributes to national strategic planning for the national HIV program
Oversees EQA for all machines, EID, Viral load and Cd4
Ensures the development of a quarterly HIV laboratory performance report, presents data on essential performance indicators for HIV lab indicators
Ensures availability and use of diagnostic algorithms, guidelines, and policies in line with the most recent WHO recommendations and policy guidance for HIV related diagnostic/screening
Ensures and promotes inter-departmental collaboration and effective contribution to regional and international organizations
Plans and implements supportive HIV related laboratory programmatic activities to national levels
Ensures HIV related laboratory policy implementation across the tiered levels

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

HBMLS or Equivalent from a reputable University
Post-graduate training in Public Health, Clinical Epidemiology or Microbiology is an added advantage
At least 2 years post graduate experience in HIV related tests including Viral load, EID and CD4
Recognized training in HIV diagnostic tests
Ability to coordinate health services at national, provincial and district levels
Proven computer competence with spreadsheet, wordprocessing, presentation and database applications

Job Summary

Job Type

Contract

More Information

Job Application Details Qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV’s, a cover letter and proof of qualifications to: The Secretary for Health Ministry of Health and Child Care P O Box CY 1122, Causeway Harare Hand Deliveries: 1st Floor, Kaguvi Building Fourth Street/Central Avenue Harare Or use the email address: [email protected] Only short -listed applicants will be contacted. Closing date: 14 June 2021.