Global Health Programs Manager Africa at BD

Job Summary

Requirements:

The Global Health Programs Manager, Africa will demonstrate the following:

• The candidate must have at least 5 years’ hands on experience working within the life sciences and diagnostics space in a clinical capacity.
• Candidate must have hands on experience in the Laboratory
• Candidate will have experience and knowledge implementing laboratory quality standards
• A candidate must demonstrate ability to teach and train adult learners
• Excellent oral and written skills are essential, including ability to clearly explain clinical and technical information.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under tight deadlines,

Qualifications

• BSc Medical Microbiology, laboratory medicine or Clinical diagnostics or its equivalent, a master’s degree in microbiology or public health with be an added advantage
• Knowledge of programs and or project management
• Fluency in written and spoken English Knowledge and training on Antimicrobial resistance an added advantage
• SLIPTA experience and or training will be an advantage Mastery of Microsoft Office – word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams

Responsibilities

Job DescriptionScope of responsibilities:

• Work with diverse groups both at national and regional laboratories to deliver quality assured diagnostic processes for HIV and AMR with a bias to the BD solutions
• Lead capacity building activities for Fleming Fund supported labs through, training, mentorship, development of SOPs, strengthening specimen and isolate referral mechanisms within the laboratory network
• Lead capacity building and data collection and communication for the Labs for Life program countries
• Work with the Global team and India team to develop content and roll out the online training program on safe phlebotomy and SLIPTA
• Develop and implement training materials for bacterial isolation, identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing
• Support with monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities using the defined tools and action plans
• Conduct assessments using the WHO SLIPTA checklist and AMR Lab Quality Scorecard with the aim to provide a clear framework for continuous quality improvement, corrective and preventive actions
• Assist laboratories prepare for accreditation to regional and internationally recognized agencies as guided by MOH.
• Support the labs to implement good laboratory practices, ensure biosecurity and bio risk protocols are adhered to by the technologists
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned