LABORATORY PROGRAMME OFFICER (11 POSITIONS) – DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICE

Job Description

The Northwestern Provincial Health Office under the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PERPAR) Project through a Cooperative Agreement (CoAg) with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is Seeking for eligible, self-motivated and qualified applicants for the positions listed below for the various levels (Provincial, District, Facility and Community).

JOB PURPOSE : To supervise and provide technical guidance and coordination of laboratory services in the district
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates effectively, the provision of quality Laboratory Services to facilitate diagnosis and disease monitoring.
• Coordinates and undertakes effectively, the development and implementation of capacity building interventions to impart appropriate skills and knowledge
• Undertakes effectively monitoring and evaluation of laboratory services to develop appropriate interventions.
• Coordinates effectively, laboratory quality assurance/quality improvement programs to ensure adherence to laboratory guidelines.

• Coordinates effectively, laboratory safety programs to ensure safety of staff and environment at large.
• Coordinates and undertakes effectively, laboratory logistics management to ensure availability of laboratory reagents and supplies.
• Coordinates effectively, laboratory sample courier system to improve Turn-Around Time (TAT).
• Coordinates timely regular updating of Laboratory databases to facilitate storage and accessibility of information.
• Coordinates and undertakes timely preparation of laboratory reports to facilitate decision- making.
• Coordinates and facilitates Proficiency Testing (PT) of all facilities in the districts.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

(a) Primary/Secondary Education:

Full Form 5/Grade 12 school certificate or equivalent

(a) Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications:

Degree in Biomedical Sciences

(b) Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:

 3 years

 Previous experience in offering laboratory services in a health facility

(d) Communication Skills:

(i) Written Skills

Ability to write comprehensive and analytical reports

(ii) Oral Skills

Fluent in English

(iii) Other skills/Attributes:

 Good counselling skills

 Computer literate

 Analytical skills

 Integrity

 Good interpersonal relationship

 Confidentiality

 No criminal record

Interested candidates meeting the above stated qualifications and attributes and willing to work in rural areas are required to submit their applications with the following documents:
Curriculum vitae with Three (3) traceable referees academic and professional qualifications, Full Registration with relevant professional bodies and latest Practicing Licenses where applicable.
Please note that the advertisement will run from 13th to 25th November, 2024.

Applicants should only apply for one position. Multiple applications will not be considered.

An attractive package will be offered to successful applicants who will be appointed on contract terms for an initial period of one (1) year subject to renewal depending on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
All applicants should provide valid phone numbers and valid email addresses for easy communication and must clearly indicate the position applied for.
Please note that all applications should be sent in hard copy to the
Provincial Health Director,
P.O Box 110099 Solwezi.

All applicants MUST enter their details and attach all relevant documents in the link provided below.
Qualified candidates who poses an understanding of the local context related to Health service provision are encouraged to apply.
Differently abled suitably qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply.