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Responsibilities and duties

• Develop and monitor the implementation of strategies to strengthen specimen referral systems (for CD4, DBS, sputum, serology, and chemistry samples) from health facilities to testing laboratories in the region, and dispatch of test results within realistic Turn around Times (TATs).

• Monitor the implementation of MoH Quality Improvement Programs in laboratories in the region, and development of appropriate interventions to bridge the identified gaps in line with MOH Laboratory Quality Improvement Program guidelines.

• Develop and monitor implementation of region periodic work plans, procurement plan and budgets for providing laboratory services and as well the integration of key laboratory activities in the health facility plans and budgets in line with MoH laboratory objectives and ROM Financial Guidelines.

• Develop and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders, and advocate for coordinated and harmonized laboratory systems strengthening interventions.

• Provide technical support in develop regional laboratory performance targets and monitor their implementation then prepare periodic laboratory performance reports to the supervisors, and other key stakeholders in line with the regional laboratory work plan and ROM reporting guidelines.

• Monitor stock management, proper forecasting and distribution of laboratory supplies, to strengthen laboratory logistics systems in the region in line with the ROM procurement guidelines and ‘current NMS order & delivery schedule.

• Develop strategies to monitor the implementation of MoH accreditation process in the regional laboratories to enhance proper functioning of the laboratories in line with the WHO AFRO SLMTA accreditation standards.

• Monitor Biosafety and waste management practices in laboratories, and institute measures to enhance compliance to the MoH Biosafety and Health Care Waste management guidelines.

• Conduct periodic needs analysis of the regional laboratories and monitor the implementation of the laboratory capacity building plan (including retooling- equipment, workspace and HR) in the region in line with MOH and ROM’s capacity building guidelines.

• Carry out research and present research findings in CMEs, Case conferences and other medical related fora in line with MOH research guidelines.

• Participate in guiding and advising in selection of referral Laboratories.