Job Description

Posted on January 10, 2022

Job DescriptionReports to Director TB Programs at CIDRZ and NTP Manager and Ministry of Health.CIDRZ with support from USAID Zambia will be implementing the second phase of the TB Advisor program. The program seeks to place local highly skilled individuals in the NTLP to build capacity at different levels of the program whilst providing hands on practice.Main duties:Supports development and implementation the National TB Lab strategic plan.Strengthens the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) National Reference Laboratories (NRL) to provide quality assurance and quality control for TB diagnostics across the laboratory network.Supports the capacity building of National, Provincial Health Office and District Health Office in management of laboratory services, laboratory data management, quality assurance and diagnostics.In coordination with NTP, conducts technical supervisory visits to provincial level.Supports and strengthens NTP and partner coordination in strengthening implementation of the TB specimen transportation system.Undertakes mentorship and technical support and supervision at all levels of the TB programStrengthens the NTP’s collaboration with the Directorate of Clinical Services and establish a formal platform for dialogue, data sharing, and addressing key laboratory issues.Supports further expansion of existing and new diagnostic techniques including GeneXpert MTB/Rif technology, data connectivity, and culture/ DST.Identifies TB lab technical assistance needs and work with USAID and other partners to address those needs.Explores opportunities for improvement across multiple issues in TB diagnostic network, such asTogether with the NTP, facilitates the coordination of TB and TB/HIV lab strengthening activities with other partnersParticipates in Lab technical working group and the Global Fund’s implementation meetings.Provides technical assistance to the NTP in TB laboratory commodity forecasting and quantification.Provides regular updates on lab and diagnostic progress to NTP and USAID, including developing and submitting technical monthly progress report and bi-annual monitoring and evaluation report to USAID staff.Collaborates with partners for implementation of operational research on laboratory strengthening.Qualifications:A Bachelors’ Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology or related fieldA Masters’ Degree in a Laboratory related discipline, public health or infectious diseasesAt least 5 years of relevant work experience in the field of TB laboratory servicesDemonstrated experience in mentoring and training HCWs at district and provincial on TB laboratory servicesGood management and co-ordination skillsExcellent interpersonal skills and good team spiritPassionate about health-service delivery, and a desire to end the suffering of those affected by TB disease.Ability to meet deadlines, and pays attention to detailExcellent communication skills in both spoken and written EnglishMethod of ApplicationSuitably qualified candidates are invited to apply; however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please send application letter quoting Reference Number above, relevant academic and professional certificates, and detailed CV with day-time telephone number(s) to:CIDRZ Human Resources Director, PO Box 34681, LUSAKA or email: