Technical Officer - Laboratory

• Provide technical expertise in the laboratory sample collection, packaging and transportation
• Work with reference laboratories to coordinate quality testing and analysis for epidemic prone diseases.
• Perform routine patient care testing to support case management team.
• Support day to day operations of the case management laboratories, Equipment maintenance, Quality Assurance and laboratory staff competence.
• Request and monitor laboratory supplies/PPE to avoid stock outs and PPE to support laboratory interventions.
• Implement QMS, Standard operating procedures, job aids for testing and equipment maintenance.
• Conduct Biosafety and waste management procedures to maintain routine healthy, hygienic, safety aspects and work place needs with MoH guidelines.
• Support timely retrieval of laboratory results from Results Dispatch System and monitoring Turn Around Time.
• Compile daily, weekly and monthly National Ebola reports in support of the National Laboratory Sub-pillar and IMT in line with the key performance indicators.
• Any other duties assigned.

Academic Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree in laboratory technology, microbiology, biomedical sciences, or a related field obtained from a chartered university. • Additional training in public health, laboratory quality management, or biosafety is an added advantage • Registered with a professional regulatory body (e.g., Allied Health Professionals Council) • Hands-on experience in a clinical, research, or public health laboratory setting • Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment and safety protocols

Person Specification

• Interest in public health systems, health security, and laboratory networks
• Excellent attention to detail and willingness to follow protocols
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully in multidisciplinary teams