Laboratory Lead at Centre for Health Solutions - Kenya (CHS)

CHS/HR/STP/LLD/014/2023

Overall Job Function

Reporting to the Program Director, the incumbent will be responsible for providing technical support in the planning and implementation of laboratory services required for HIV prevention, care and treatment services within facilities supported by CHS in coordination with the Ministry of Health, National AIDS and STI Control Program (NASCOP), Siaya County and various partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and implementation of laboratory activities required for CHS-supported HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programs in Kenya, including baseline laboratory assessments and laboratory capacity development
• Coordinate implementation of laboratory services to support implementation of quality HIV prevention and treatment interventions
• Provide technical assistance to facility-level laboratory personnel, including regular and systematic observation of laboratory testing procedures, and on-going bench-level supportive supervision and instruction
• Provide technical assistance to facility-level laboratory managers, including: establishing routine workflow; developing/refining SOPs, job aids, log books, and referral forms as needed; planning of laboratory activities to improve test performance and decrease turnaround time; and developing and implementing an equipment maintenance program
• Implement and monitor efficient documentation of laboratory results at the sites, as well as effective linkages between laboratory and clinical services
• Supervise laboratory reagents and consumables purchase and distribution
• Supervise equipment purchase, installation and maintenance
• Provide technical assistance in rapid HIV tests, haematology and clinical chemistry tests, CD4 testing and HIV viral load sample transport network
• Supervise the laboratory samples and results transports network to and from supported facilities
• Develop SOPs for major equipment and procedures or assays
• Prepare reports on progress of each site on project implementation activities
• Assist in the implementation of quality management/quality assurance activities
• Participate in technical working groups at the national and county levels
• Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

Person Specifications

• Degree in Clinical Laboratory Services. Masters is an added advantage
• Five years’ experience in managing laboratory services and programs
• Experience with MOH and donor funded programs is an advantage
• Experience with design of programs, SOPs, tools and guidelines
• Experience in capacity building of laboratory personnel
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain relationships with project staff, donors, sub-contractors and other partners
• Ability to identify problems, design interventions and oversee their implementation
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.