Technical Officer - Medical Laboratory at Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS)

Reports to: Medical Laboratory Specialist

Job Purpose: To offer Laboratory Health Products and Technologies support, Laboratory Systems Strengthening, Management and Capacity Building Support for effective and sustainable health care services

Duties and responsibilities

• Support in developing and reviewing health service delivery policy guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures and manuals for Medical Laboratories;
• Support in conducting training, mentorship and on-job training for laboratory healthcare workers for delivery of quality health services;
• Support in coordinating laboratory products and technologies in Afya Jijini Implementing Health Facilities for adequate stocking levels;
• Support in the implementation of project activities for improved medical laboratory services, especially supplies and equipment.

Requirements

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
• At least three years proven experience Donor Projects.
• The successful candidate needs to demonstrate: strong written and verbal communication skills, mentorship skills and quality audit skills.