Laboratory Technical Advisor

World Vision International

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Here’s where you come in:

As Laboratory Technical Advisor, you will provide technical expertise, ensure coordination and supervision of all aspects of laboratory strengthening under the TB/HIV and Malaria and C19RM grants. The objective of the position is to serve as a technical advisor to the management of the global fund Project and the Ministry of Health trough the service in charge of Laboratories, supporting the development of tools, guidelines and policies with the aim of improving quality assurance and management throughout the laboratory network and point of care providing all tests related to HIV, tuberculosis and Malaria. You will provide technical support to ensure the successful planning and implementation of laboratory strengthening activities, including defining key interventions, budgeting, technical support, monitoring and evaluation, and establishment of reports in assigned areas.

Requirements include:

• Have at least (8) years of experience working on projects related to the strengthening diagnostic network laboratories, including at least four (4) years on TB, HIV and Malaria diagnostic.
• Proven ability to act as technical expert for new technologies within TB diagnostic laboratory networks.
• Ability to work in a complex project implementation environment, with multiple tasks, to deliver results within short deadlines.
• Have at least a bachelor’s degree in laboratory sciences.
• Having a master’s degree or specialized studies degree (DES) in infectious diseases or public health would be a plus.
• Good knowledge of using data to improve laboratory programs, particularly as it relates to reporting and LMIS functionality.
• Knowledge of laboratory strengthening to achieve international quality standards, particularly in relation to ISO 15189 and/or SLMTA/SLIPTA or country standards.