Director of Laboratory Operations

Job Description

1. Directs WRP in the area of clinical laboratory services to ensure quality laboratory monitoring at hospitals throughout the Southern Highlands under direct WRP funding to include coordinating services with the clinical care (ART) team at WRP and each facility.

2. Develops/refines the staffing needs of the WRP program and provide supervision for all WRP (HJFMRI) lab staff.

3. Develops/refines strategy for WRP support for lab services under PEPFAR support in the Southern Highlands.

4. Functions as a critical team member of the WRP Tanzania team executing and PEPFAR, attending scheduled WRP, as well as ad-hoc meetings.

5. Strengthens the capacity of WRP supported sites in forecasting, procuring, and maintaining laboratory reagent and supply stocks, working with implementing partners in developing systems to support these activities.

6. Takes responsibility for the submission of annual WRP lab program budgets and other related documentation (COP workbooks, task order contributions, annual plans, procurement forecasts, purchase approvals, etc.).

7. Provides and resources technical advice/assistance and analysis for improving laboratory services with particular emphasis on quality management in the clinical laboratory. Work shall include evaluation of current activities and practices, seeking and developing new or innovative laboratory practices to improve laboratory services delivery, maintaining proficiency with current and future equipment and support for maintenance of equipment. Duties will also include ongoing evaluation of existing SOPs, assistance in selection and coordination of appropriate training, equipment, analysis of existing data, development of best-practice, evidence-based approaches to WRP and PEPFAR priority areas.

8. Develops WRP funded facilities to improve laboratory standards up to WHO accreditation levels.

9. Works with key stakeholders (USG, national and regional) to direct the strengthening of a zonal QA/QC program for the Southern Highlands.

10. Assists in the development and execution of training programs at the training centre in Mbeya for laboratory management and quality services.

11. Works with WRP regional laboratory team to build up and sustain quality systems throughout the region.

12. Develops Mbeya Referral hospital referral capabilities in laboratory services, including development of TB and pathology services.

13. Offers expertise to other USG funded partners and sites in the development of quality laboratory services.

14. Serves as the DoD representative on the USG Laboratory HIV/AIDS Working Group in Tanzania, providing technical input in laboratory services, to ensure continued collaborative and coordinated efforts among the USG agencies in the planning and implementation of activities in support of the five-year strategic plan for Tanzania in support of PEPFAR.

15. Works with the above committees, providing support and undertaking assigned tasks as needed as part of the overall USG effort under PEPFAR.

16. Works with other USG agencies and Ministry of Health and Social Welfare counterparts in developing national SOPs and QA/QC measures and programs.

17. Represents DoD interests in expansion of HIV/AIDS prevention and care and treatment activities in Tanzania and leveraging of relevant areas of DoD expertise to assist other USG and DoD efforts.

18. Solicits funding through identified mechanisms to ensure continued participation in PEPFAR and from other sources as needed to support the DoD associated programs in East Africa.

19. Prepares funding documents, written reports, and manuscripts for submission to scientific journals.

20. Ensures proper budgeting and accountability for financial matters regarding laboratory support and implementation with WRP partners, developing budgets, assisting in procurement of needed reagents and supplies and overseeing budget expenditures.

21. Identifies training needs and foster a productive team environment.

22. Assists in the evaluation of potential research expansion sites in Tanzania.

23. Provides collaborative assistance to other program personnel and research scientists that require the incumbent's expertise.

24. Maintains a safe work environment with appropriate training of other personnel.

25. Completes other projects as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge and experience regarding clinical laboratory science, quality management systems and ISO 15189 and WHO standards for accreditation. Laboratory management experience and training in international settings. Program monitoring and evaluation. Knowledge of applicable complex technology; an ability to communicate effectively to include excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills; ability to troubleshoot technical procedures; ability to work independently and supervise others.

Desired Skills & Experience



Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Ph.D. in related scientific or laboratory science discipline.

Minimum Experience: 5 years related lab management experience and 3 to 5 years of international work.

Physical Capabilities: Incumbent will be expected to relocate to Mbeya, Tanzania and travel to research/field locations sponsored by the USMHRP in Tanzania and East Africa. In country, the incumbent will divide his/her time approximately 30% of time supporting USG national level activities with the remaining 70% of the time supporting direct WRP supported partner sites to include site visits and TDY in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania.

Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: Incumbent will work under the supervision of the Senior Program Director for WRP Tanzania, and will supervise technical lab staff in Tanzania.

Work Environment: Office/field environment; may require working evenings and weekends; may involve working with biohazardous materials.

Company Description

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) is a global organization dedicated to advancing military medical research. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike.

Additional Information

Posted:
April 6, 2012
Type:
Full-time
Experience:
Mid-Senior level
Functions:
Research
Industries:
Research
Job ID:
2824495
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