POSITION TITLE: SIDALE Laboratory Quality Specialist

JOB PURPOSE :
Catholic Medical Mission Board, Inc., (CMMB), the leading faith-based global healthcare NGO, is expanding operations in Haiti to support new program opportunities. CMMB is poised to add additional talented professionals to the existing staff in Port-Au-Prince. Currently, the organization seeks a Laboratory Quality Specialist for SIDALE project. The overall Laboratory Quality Specialist responsibility is to provide technical assistance, mentoring and leadership in the Laboratory area. The Laboratory Quality Specialist reports to the SIDALE Clinical Coordinator.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES
• Provide proper guide to laboratory staff
• Participate in periodic assessment of laboratory to identify gaps related to quality system and accreditation and provide corrective action
• Assist to establish and strengthen quality assurance systems for laboratory tests and procedures
• Assist to set as system of performing continuous laboratory quality improvement.
• Provide guidance to ensure that overall laboratory management procedures follow respective national guidelines and comply with all regulatory requirements.
• Collect, synthesize and transmit data & information related to laboratory utilization
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with appropriate government institutions, major partners (LNSP) and other partners working on HIV/AIDS program

QUALIFICATIONS
Essentials: Bachelor degree in Medical Laboratory Science from a recognized University.
Desirable: Postgraduate degree/diploma in Laboratory Quality Management System or equivalent.


EXPERIENCE
Essential: At least three years of documented experience in laboratory management in a reputable institution. In-depth experience with laboratory equipment, reagents and consumables required for the above infections.


SKILS
 Superior knowledge of laboratory tests and techniques required for the diagnosis and monitoring of IDs, in particular HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Cryptococcus and Malaria.
 Language skill with minimum knowledge on English and written and spoken French
 Demonstrated ability to repair Sysmex, Vitros, and other automated machines
 Demonstrated ability to implement total laboratory quality management system.
 Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and non-formal methods.
 Knowledge of national guidelines and policies for laboratory quality management system.
 Excellent computer skills with minimum of Microsoft word, power point and excel.
 Ability to work under difficult conditions with minimum supervision