Health Links Initiative(HLI) is a Nongovernmental organization, with a vision of “better quality assurance practices in public health laboratory and medicine in Tanzania”. It is composed of a multidisciplinary team of expert drawn medical scientists, information management, Health Economics, financing and strategic planning, committed to support the health system strengthening. The Dar es Salaam Office is located at CAPITAL PLAZA PLOT # 397 Block J Mwaikibaki Road, 14121, Mbezi Beach B, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

The project

HLIas part of a consortium with the tanzania health promotion support(THPS) has been awarded by the US centres for diseases prevention and control(CDC) fund to implement the project “ Strengthenign the Quality, Accessibility and Sustainability of the National health Laboratory Services(NHLS) in United Republic of Tanzania undder the Presidents’ Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief(PEPFAR). HLI is looking for competent candidates to fill in this position as outlined below

Job title: Senior Laboratory Scientist - Position

Reports to Director of Programs

Job Summary

The Senior Laboratory Scientist will provide technical support to the NHLS Project in all matters related to laboratory systems strengthening, including implementation of ECHO project, implementation of the laboratory quality systems and training

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to supported sites, including regular site level joint systematic supervision and mentorship to ensure smooth implementation of laboratory services in all supported SNUs
• Oversee the implementation of the “Lab ECHO” including developing training materials, identification of facilitators, coordinate “Lab ECHO” sessions including monitoring of attendance. Troubleshoot gaps and propose solutions and improvement strategies.
• Support hobbes at the national and zonal level and spokes per SNUs in running and evaluation of ECHO sessions
• Participate in regular projects and joint supportive supervision at the Zones, Regions and Health Facilities to ensure availability of quality laboratory services
• Support Collection, aggregation, utilizationa nd reporting of laboratory data to facilitate informed laboratory strengthening decision making at all levels
• Perform other technical duties as assigend by his/her supervisors

Qualifications

Bacherlor Degree and Master in Laboratory sciences related field

Postgraduate traingin in laboratory quality management systems is an added advantage

Required Skills

• Demonstrated abilities to implement laboratory quality management systems
• Demonstrated leadership skills including and approachable attitude, providing mentorship and technical support to staff working in the project
• Flexible with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines
• Demonstrated skills in use of microsoft office software(MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, effectively and collaboratively with the team
• Good communication skills, being fluent in english and swahili

Required Experience

• At least 5 years working experience in managing laboratory and the donor support and national/regional level
• 2 to 3 years of work at supervisory level in medical/clinical laboratory section including
• 2 to 3 years experience in training and coaching in medical laboratory diagnostics and professional behaviours

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their application through our email info@healthlinks.or.tz  instructed under the job vacancies section attaching the application cover letter one page maximum and CV with Maximum of four pages by April 24th, 2018

The subject of the email should be the job position you are applying for. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please do not attach certificate when submitting online

HLI is an equal opportunity employer; Women, People Living with HIV/AIDS and people with Disability are encouraged to apply.