Job Description

• Performing laboratory tests to produce reliable and precise data to support provision of the continuum of HIV treatment services
• Preparing Dried Tube Specimen (DTS) panels for IQC and EQA (Proficiency testing) to support HTS on the project
• Carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses
• Preparing specimens and samples
• Maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment
• Maintaining personal expertise in clinical laboratory practice and innovative technology and equipment
• Ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked with relevant consumables
• Following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks within and around the laboratory
• Working with the project team to develop and implement quality assurance systems to improve the quality of diagnostics and facilitate treatment and monitoring of HIV
• Supporting the development of project work plans and budgets to incorporate the procurement of equipment and supplies for laboratory services
• Supporting the use of emerging and appropriate technology for cost-effective service delivery
• Supporting the design and implementation of innovative strategies for delivering needs-based training and mentoring for clinic staff in relevant areas
• Supporting implementation and monitoring of biosafety and biosecurity in clinical service delivery, including the development of SOPs, guidelines and job aids
• Produce computerized records to interpret and archive laboratory results to be presented to clinic staff and project team for informed decision making
• Provide support to the Strategic Information (SI) unit to support research (qualitative and quantitative) surveys on service delivery outcomes for HIV prevention, care and treatment.
• Ensure timely submission of quality reports to ECEWS on monthly and quarterly basis or as required.
• Carry out any assignment as may be decided by the Clinical Supervisor.

 Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Degree in Medical Laboratory Science
• Valid Certificate to practice as Medical Laboratory Scientist with MLSCN mandatory
• 2 years’ experience in a practical setting
• Knowledge and experience in design, implementation and management of laboratory services in HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, Reproductive health and other related emerging chronic and contagious diseases will be an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft office and database applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed resume and a one-page cover letter as one (1) MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to Human Resources Unit through this email address: career@ecews.org

APPLICATION MUST EXPLICITLY STATE YOUR FULL NAMES, THE POSITION OF INTEREST WITH PREFERED LOCATION as the subject of the email.

Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers.

Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply. ECEWS has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

ECEWS does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.