The position has primary responsibility for planning, conducting and reporting assessments, audits, and accreditation-ready inspections of clinical laboratories supported under the program. This role will also prepare reports and lead the follow-up of those visits to include corrective actions and capacity building initiatives. Further, the Laboratory Specialist will assist with laboratory capacity building initiatives preparing and delivering trainings. The position will also involve coordinating and facilitating the clinical laboratory quality improvement program including preparing laboratories for ISO 15189, SLMTA and GCLP accreditation; preparing and delivering laboratory trainings and training-related services to FHI 360 research program and to external agencies; and providing technical assistance to diagnostic laboratories.

Requirements:
• Degree level with 7-9 yrs related experience
• Proven capability and direct experience in clinical laboratory functions and services
• Proven and excellent clinical laboratory auditing skills and experience with ISO 15189, GCLP or SLMTA.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Resourceful and creative thinker with the ability to develop simple and efficient solutions and recommendations.
• Working knowledge of quality assurance including pertinent national and international regulations and guidance.
• Excellent knQatarowledge in diagnostics for HIV and TB
• Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly diplomacy.
• Good in both written and spoken English and report writing.
• Direct experience developing and delivering trainings in scientific areas.

how to apply
send your applications with CV and names of 3 referees to tz_recruitment@fhi360.org
or
FHI,
HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT,
P.O. BOX 78028,
DAR ES SALAAM

Deadline is July 14, 2017
source the Guardian June 30, 2017