Senior TB Laboratory Technical Officer.

                                                                                  PATH. 



Date Listed: 29/09/2011
Area: Dar Es Salaam
Application Deadline: 03/10/2011

Job Description

PATH is an international nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health. PATH's mission is to improve the health of people around the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors.
PATH is collaborating with the Tanzania Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and Zanzibar Ministry of Health (MOHSW & MOH), National and Zanzibar Tuberculosis and Leprosy Programs (NTLP & ZTLP), National and Zanzibar AIDS Control Programs (NACP & ZACP), and the Association of Private Health Facilities of Tanzania to support a coordinated public- and private-sector response to tuberculosis and HIV with support and funding through USAID and the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). 

 Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide technical and management support to TB/HIV project and support Project Director in technical and managerial activities.
• Supervise 4-5 staff.
• Develop and review project work plans, track project progress, and prepare reports on deliverables.
• Work closely with MOHSW Diagnostics Department, NTLP Medical Officer in-charge of Laboratory services, NTLP MDR Coordinator in strengthening the TB Laboratory network.
• Build regional and district staff capacity in management of laboratory services, laboratory data management, quality assurance and diagnostics.
• Support introduction of new techniques to diagnose TB, ex, GeneXpert
• Support coordination and monitor implementation of all of PATH’s TB laboratory activities.
• Oversee technical supervisory visits to PATH supported districts and provide feedback to all levels
• Provide leadership and represent PATH in technical working groups and meetings with other partners.
• Work with project staff to develop journal articles, presentations, and posters to promote project.
• Organize and participate in project team meetings and participate in PATH's global TB team meetings.
• Support and maintain close communication with the National TB and Leprosy Program and collaborate with other technical partners to ensure coordination of laboratory strengthening activities throughout Tanzania and in project-supported regions 

Required Skills

• Ability to conduct training and build capacity of others in areas related to laboratory strengthening and diagnostics
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and maintain schedules for deliverables with excellent attention to detail.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills to facilitate relations with the Government and local partners.
• Ability to work in cross-cultural work environment.
• Excellent written and oral communications in English and Kiswahili
• Good computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent organizational, planning, negotiating and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with USAID projects and working with international organizations is preferred. 

Required Experience

• MD or Masters in Microbiology with a minimum of 5 years to a maximum of 7 years.years of relevant TB laboratory experience or equivalent academic degree with experience in TB control and strengthening laboratory networks.
•  Familiarity with in mycobacteriology laboratory work in Tanzania or elsewhere in Africa desirable

 Application Instructions:

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