Senior Laboratory Coordinator

17 Jun 2026 Senior Laboratory Coordinator at CIDRZ

• Supports implementation of activities in line with the National TB Strategic Plan • Collaborate with other partners in the country to enhance synergy of resources including strengthening of inter and intra district courier • Collaborates with the Ministry of Health and the National Tuberculosis Control Program in identification, planning and provision of laboratory technical support at all levels • Supporting roll out of C360 and other laboratory information systems such as DISA-Lab and eLAB • Capacity building of MoH laboratory staff through various trainings and mentorship on GeneXpert, smear microscopy, external quality assessment (EQA), DataToCare connectivity platform, DISA-Lab, and eLab. • Supports the MoH on the implementation of GeneXpert technology and other newer technologies/ diagnostic tools including Installation, training, maintenance and proficiency monitoring • Supports the implementation of the specimen transport system and result feedback • Facilitating improved collaboration between the relevant laboratory focal point persons at GeneXpert sites and FOBs Scientific Limited as regards to GeneXpert technical support, preventive maintenance and repair • Conducts assessment of primary care facilities and develop plans for TB diagnostic capacity building in Supported facilities • Participates in development of quality management systems (QMS) for TB benches in peripheral laboratories • Strengthens quality management systems (QMS) through technical supportive supervision and various activities. • Works in close collaboration with the national TB reference laboratory to plan for TB diagnostic expansion, training and EQA • Develops work plans and budgets for TB diagnostic support under the USAID TB LON program • Works closely with the TB mentors to strengthen collaboration between the clinical and laboratory teams • Provides technical support as required to the National TB programme