Laboratory Systems Coordinator job at Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation
Posted by: ugashare-Volunteer
Posted date: 2024-Apr-18
Location: Kampala
Vacancy title: Laboratory Systems Coordinator [ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Health Care , Category: Healthcare ] Jobs at: Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, May 01 2024 Duty Station: Within Uganda , Kampala, East Africa Summary Date Posted: Wednesday, April 17 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed Similar Jobs in Uganda Learn more about Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation jobs in Uganda
JOB DETAILS: Job Summary The Laboratory Systems Coordinator will provide technical assistance (TA) in strengthening laboratory capacity for improved production, analysis, and use of AMR surveillance. He/She will enhance microbiology/AMR laboratory network optimization including laboratory quality management systems (LQMS), infrastructure improvements, Biosafety biosecurity (BSBS), Specimen /isolate transport /referral/management, equipment and supply chain management. He/She will support the implementation of a robust diagnostic stewardship program and provide expertise in generating information products, including AMR surveillance reports and articles/publications. Overall Responsibilities • Lead the development of needs assessment tools for the AMR national systems and microbiology/AMR laboratory across sectors (human, animal, and environmental health). • Lead the development and operationalization of procurement plans for laboratory reagents, consumables, and equipment service maintenance. • Provide TA for the development/review, implementation and monitoring of AMR surveillance plans at national and health facility levels. • Build lab capacity including technical capacity (isolation, identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing), quality assurance, specimen/isolate management/ transport/referral, equipment and supply chain management, and data management for effective AMR surveillance through training, mentorship and supportive supervision. • Support and monitor the implementation of laboratory quality management systems and biosafety biosecurity standards across the microbiology/AMR surveillance network • Support regional laboratory teams to develop/update local antibiograms to support antimicrobial stewardship • Promote and support innovative practices to enhance the clinic-laboratory interface • Develop and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders, and advocate for coordinated and harmonized laboratory systems strengthening • Contribute to the development of annual, quarterly, and monthly work plans and periodic reports. • Support the adoption of quality improvement approaches to support enhancements in microbiology/AMR surveillance capacity • Document and share learning and best practices. Required Qualification, Experience and Competencies: • A bachelor’s degree in biomedical laboratory technology or other relevant field from a recognized university. • A master’s degree in public health (complete/near completion) or other relevant field is an added advantage. • Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council. • Minimum seven years of relevant technical experience, at least three of which should have been in a coordination role. • 7 Years Relevant Experience NOTE: Applications should include a cover letter, CV, daytime telephone contact, three traceable professional references and certified UNEB certificates as well as certified University Transcripts Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 84
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree Job application procedure
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