Senior Laboratory Coordinator

Description: Reports to Deputy Chief of Party. The incumbent will be responsible for TB specific diagnostic/laboratory support and will work in close collaboration with other staff under the TB department. The incumbent will oversee TB diagnostic support to the National TB programme including responsibilities in identifying staff training needs, EQA program, quality management systems, laboratory information systems and supplies management. Main Duties: Supports implementation of activities in line with the National TB Strategic Plan Collaborate with other partners in the country to enhance synergy of resources including strengthening of inter and intra district courier Collaborates with the Ministry of Health and the National Tuberculosis Control Program in identification, planning and provision of laboratory technical support at all levels Supporting roll out of C360 and other laboratory information systems such as DISA-Lab and eLAB Capacity building of MoH laboratory staff through various trainings and mentorship on GeneXpert, smear microscopy, external quality assessment (EQA), DataToCare connectivity platform, DISA-Lab, and eLab. Supports the MoH on the implementation of GeneXpert technology and other newer technologies/ diagnostic tools including Installation, training, maintenance and proficiency monitoring Supports the implementation of the specimen transport system and result feedback Facilitating improved collaboration between the relevant laboratory focal point persons at GeneXpert sites and FOBs Scientific Limited as regards to GeneXpert technical support, preventive maintenance and repair Conducts assessment of primary care facilities and develop plans for TB diagnostic capacity building in Supported facilities Participates in development of quality management systems (QMS) for TB benches in peripheral laboratories Strengthens quality management systems (QMS) through technical supportive supervision and various activities. Works in close collaboration w