Career Opportunities at University of Maryland

PURPOSE:

The post holder will provide technical assistance to the commodity logistic office at NPHLS to enhance laboratory commodity management and decision making in support of high quality laboratory services in particular HIV testing, TB Diagnostics; Early Infant Diagnosis and Viral load access.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Facilitate establishment and or strengthening of inventory management systems to track PEPFAR supported commodities; and to monitor and update stocks, distribution and pipeline information.

· Supports implementation of policies, guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), tools – such as checklists and templates to support effective and efficient quantification, procurement, distribution and disposal of lab related commodities

· Utilize the inventory management system to regularly report on lab commodity stock-outs, over-stocks losses, wastage and expiries.

· Closely work with KEMSA and NPHLS laboratory commodity logistics unit in timely identification and addressing of emerging challenges on the supply chain system to avoid recurrence of stock-outs/overstocks.

· Provide technical support in forecasting and quantification of laboratory reagents and related commodities and provide information for procurement planning.

· In liaison with the NPHLS logistics office, work with counties on disposal or redistribution of expired or surplus lab reagents and routine consumables.

· Provide technical assistance in logistics management information system (LMIS) and integration of LMIS into Laboratory information management system (LIMS) to improve laboratory commodity reporting.

· Provide technical support in pre- and post- market quality monitoring of lab reagents and consumables.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate should have:

· Relevant Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in biomedical sciences.

· At least four (4) years’ experience in logistics management, warehousing or distribution operations, preferably in the public health, medical, clinical laboratory or pharmaceutical industries.

· Training or certification in supply chain management or logistics will be an added advantage

· Strong computer literacy, including excel skills and ability to learn new databases.

· Demonstrated ability to work with various government institutions, counties and local partners.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal and report writing skills.

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PURPOSE:

The post holder will be responsible for managing, coordinating, planning and scheduling all maintenance and repair needs within the National Public Health Laboratory Services (NPHLS) premises. This will promote achievement of the most efficient and economic use of the organization premises, facilities, plant, equipment and materials.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Take lead in the development and implementation of a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for NPHLS building premises.

• Conduct periodic assessment on NPHLS premises to determine necessary repairs or renovations.
• Prepare bid packages for all maintenance projects requiring bids and accompany bidders to project site to discuss details of the solicitations.
• Provide supervision on maintenance works including assigning and scheduling maintenance and repair works to be performed by maintenance staff and or assigned contractors.
• Provide price estimates for repair works and manage purchases for maintenance section.
• Inspect completed projects to ensure quality of work and implement preventive maintenance of post’s systems and equipment.
• Provide technical language for preparation of contracts and purchase orders

· Support operational efficiency of electricity and water supply by ensuring proper documentation in form of reports that consist of consumption evaluations and historical data reviews.

· Prepare required reports detailing equipment maintenance and repair history operational status.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should have:

· Degree and or diploma in civil, mechanical or related engineering field

· At least four (4) years’ experience in the building and construction field, general property maintenance e.g. general structural, electrical and plumbing.

· In-depth understanding of building construction techniques and materials, plumbing and electrical systems and airflow systems installations.

· Knowledge of local building codes and ordinances

· Strong computer literacy

· Demonstrated ability to work with various government institutions, counties and local partners. Excellent communication, interpersonal and report writing skills

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Overall Job Function

Under the supervision of the Strategic Information Specialist, the Data Officer will provide M&E support at Point of Service in support of SI activities. S/he will conduct data collection, collation, cleaning, analysis and reporting from the health facilities for both program and DATIM reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct routine data collection, collation, analysis and reporting;

2. Conduct data quality control/assurance activities;

3. Provide complete, timely and accurate data and reports

4. Support the health facilities to improve their medical records system and maintain data quality.

5. Participate in data analysis and report compilation (monthly, quarterly, annually) on all required indicators

6. Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities including data validation and cleaning

7. Ensure regular, accurate monitoring reports (monthly, quarterly, annually) from the points of service on all required donor, government and organizational indicators.

8. Undertake any other duty as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications and Requirements:

· University Degree in a Health Related field

· A minimum of two (2) years’ experience handling health records, statistical data or population / demographic data or information.

· Good computer skills on Ms Office applications especially Ms Word, Ms Excel and Ms Access. Ms PowerPoint.

· Knowledge of data management principles.

· Proficiency in working with IQcare EMR system.