Challenge TB
Challenge TB
(CTB) is the new USAID-funded 5-year global program to decrease TB mortality
and morbidity in high burdened countries. KNCV lead an international consortium
with eight partner organizations: American Thoracic Society (ATS), Family
Health International (FHI 360), Interactive Research & Development (IRD),
Japanese Anti Tuberculosis Foundation (JATA), Management Sciences for Health
(MSH), Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH), The International
Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), and the World Health
Organization. The overarching strategic objectives of Challenge TB are to
improve access to quality patient centred care for TB, TB/HIV, and MDR-TB
services; to prevent transmission and disease progression; and to strengthen TB
platforms.
Currently FHI360 is looking for a Technical
Officer for Laboratory with Duty Station in Kota Jayapura, Papua. The Provincial Technical Officer – Laboratory
will provide technical assistance to Provincial Health Office/Provincial
Health Laboratory/Balai Laboratorium Kesehatan Propinsi to enhance TB Lab
services, networking and quality assurance at the provincial level.
As the Provincial Technical
Officer – Laboratory you will:
- Provide technical assistance at provincial level on TB Laboratory Strengthening Program, networking and external quality assurance.
- Provide technical assistance in the implementation of GeneXpert and other new TB rapid diagnostic tools where necessary and monitor the progress.
- In coordination with Senior TO Laboratory in Regional Office, assist in the development of TB Laboratory guidelines, SOPs, forms and other documents as necessary in line with international practices.
- Assess whether microbiology test for TB diagnosis are carried out in accordance with TB Laboratory guidelines..
- In coordination with Senior TO Laboratory in CHALLENGE TB, facilitate training on TB Laboratory techniques such as microscopy/culture/DST at provincial level, etc.
- Improve performance of external quality assurance on TB microscopy/ culture/DST.
- In
coordination with Senior TO Laboratory in CHALLENGE TB, Provincial
Health Office and Provincial Health Laboratory to establish Intermediate
Reference Labs for EQA microscopy in the respective province. - Provide technical assistance in the functioning of individual laboratory and the development of TB Laboratory network in provincial level.
- Submit periodical progress reports and field visit report in accordance with CHALLENGE TB guidelines to the Provincial Coordinator/respective Technical Team Leader in CHALLENGE TB..
- Participate in the regular coordination meetings with Provincial Health Office and other partners.
- Attend provincial, regional, national or international meetings as required and after consultation with the CHALLENGE TB Project Coordinator
Who are we looking for?
Education
- Medical microbiology degree,
clinical microbiology/pathology, biology or other relevant degree.
Knowledge and Experience
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in laboratory and diagnostic microbiology.
- Preferably with good knowledge in TB diagnostic (microscopic examination, culture/Drug Susceptibility Testing and new TB diagnostic tools).
- Good knowledge in laboratory management and biosafety.
- Experience working with BLK Jayapura and familiar with Papua situation is an advantage.
- Expert in operating MS Office.
- Able to do travelling around Papua districts
Behavioral Competencies and
Skills
·
Ability to create a supportive
working environment amongst all staff
·
Ability to work as both part of
multi-cultural team and independently
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Motivated and willing to learn and
implement new ways of working
·
Accurately follow the
organizational procedures and regulations
·
Good
communication skills, fluent in English oral and written.
What do we offer?
- Fixed term contract for one year, with the intention to extend the contract, depending on performance and funding.
- Highly motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues.
- A competitive salary
Application and Information
Interested
candidate please go to FHI360 career site with the link below by the latest 11
May 2018 https://fhi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.
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