US Embassy International Health Strengthening Programme – Technical Officer (Laboratories) SEO Jobs in South Africa
Roles and responsibilities
Support technical advisor for laboratories in the delivery of the laboratory workplan
Support ongoing development and management of ZNPHL and MOH laboratories with a focus on strengthening public health microbiology laboratory practice to achieve accreditation to ISO 15189 2022 Standards for Medical Laboratories
Support laboratory detection and reporting of priority infectious pathogens and diseases and linking with surveillance systems using a one health approach
Support excellence in practice, service delivery and improvement in scientific and technical performance at all times. This includes supporting innovative ways of delivering services to ensure Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Support development of laboratory standard operating procedures for infectious pathogen detection and quality and other management documents compliant with national and international quality and governance standards
Support the development of policies and strategies that ensure effective and efficient day-to-day operational work
Support the development of management processes such as supply chain monitoring plan for the laboratories
Work closely with UKHSA IHR project delivery team to support and contribute to professional and leadership development of laboratory staff
Provide theoretical and practical management input to ensure the overall output of the laboratory is of a high quality, appropriate, relevant, consistent and reliable
Engage with stakeholders, partners and service users on laboratory strategic objectives, implementation, identifying new ideas and improving ways of working
Participating in the activities relevant to laboratory committees, working groups and other expert groups as required
Promote high standards of quality customer care to both internal and external customers
Carrying out other duties as may reasonably be required in the role.
This role is subject to change, removal or amendment from advert at short notice
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Graduate-level qualification in a relevant subject
Member of relevant professional body
Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD)
Extensive experience of working in a microbiology and or molecular diagnostic/testing laboratory
In depth understanding of relevant laboratory policies, standards and guidelines, including those relevant to quality control/assurance and accreditation processes
Knowledge of the ZNPHI, MOH and the wider Zambia public health sector and laboratory network
Experience of partnership working – linking with staff across varied organisational functions to address inter-dependencies and ensure alignment
Experience of working with Laboratory Information Management System
Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Postgraduate-level qualification in a relevant subject
Experience in QMS implementation and undertaking microbiology laboratory-based surveillance
Additional qualification or relevant experience public health or other relevant field or equivalent experience
Good knowledge of laboratory management
Leadership and management experience including target setting, selection, training and development
Understanding of budget management
Experience of participation in research and development projects
Experience of leading change management
Experience in education and training of laboratory staff
Experience in building and leading a team
How to Apply
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