Regional Laboratory Officer, Ethiopia, Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (MNTD), REACH Malaria
Core
Improve malaria laboratory diagnosis and quality assurance across health facilities in the REACH Malaria project region through mentorship, training, and technical support.
Role type
Senior IC public health laboratory officer
Builds
Enhanced malaria case management services and prevention interventions
Domain
Global health / Malaria control / Laboratory sciences
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Laboratory science management, mentorship of lab staff, training delivery, quality assurance program design, SOP development, field supervision, data reporting, travel logistics
Preferred skills
Malaria program implementation experience, experience with integrated external quality assessment (IEQA)
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Responsibilities
Provide regular mentorship to facility laboratory staff on malaria diagnosis and QA; Train laboratory personnel on QA and IEQA; Develop and review support tools like SOPs and job aids; Distribute guidelines and commodities to health facilities; Conduct baseline assessments and follow-up support; Participate in regional technical working group meetings; Assist in regional planning and M&E; Prepare periodic activity reports.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
