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Job Title:
Laboratory Systems Coordinator
Employer:
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation
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Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Public Health Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Wednesday, 1 May 2024
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Kampala, Uganda
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda (Baylor-Uganda) is a leading non-governmental organization dedicated to providing integrated, high-quality, and comprehensive services in HIV, tuberculosis (TB), reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH), and global health security. Established in 2006, Baylor-Uganda has evolved into one of the largest global pediatric and adolescent HIV programs, gaining national recognition for its impactful contributions.
The organization fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, offering employees opportunities for professional development and career growth, as evidenced by positive employee reviews. Baylor-Uganda regularly posts diverse job opportunities on its careers portal, reflecting its commitment to attracting and retaining skilled professionals. Innovatively, the organization integrates research and training into its service delivery model, ensuring evidence-based practices and continuous improvement in healthcare outcomes.
With a significant presence across Uganda, Baylor-Uganda upholds core values of care, loyalty, excellence, innovation, teamwork, and integrity. Demonstrating a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility, the organization actively engages in community initiatives aimed at improving public health and strengthening health systems. For more information, visit their official website at www.baylor-uganda.org
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Deadline:
1 May 2024
Laboratory Systems Coordinator job at Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation
Job Description
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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.
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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.
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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
Applications should include a cover letter, CV, daytime telephone contact, three traceable professional references and certified UNEB certificates as well as certified University Transcripts
