Haemovigilance Administrator at University of Maryland

PURPOSE:

The post holder will be responsible for planning and coordination of haemovigilance related activities within the project designated counties and facilities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In liaison with Laboratory Specialist – Haemovigilance, facilitate formation of hospital transfusion committees for designated sites and support their functionality.
• Facilitate designated transfusing hospitals have operational haemovigilance system that includes timely submission of haemovigilance reports.
• In liaison with facility haemovigilance officers, support convening of monthly hospital transfusion committee meetings.
• Assist in collation of haemovigilance reports from designated hospital transfusion committees.
• Facilitate planning of workshops, trainings and CMEs related to blood safety and haemovigilance.
• Assist in formulation of progress report related to blood safety and haemovigilance.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should have:

• Degree/Diploma in biomedical and or health sciences.

· Demonstrable experience in blood transfusion services/ haemovigilance.

· Ability to work independently, under pressure and adhere to set deadlines.

· Experience working with various government institutions, counties and local partners.

· Strong computer skills

· Excellent communication, interpersonal and report writing skills.