Job Title: Laboratory Advisor (2 Positions)
Organisation: Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
Duty Station: Kigezi Region and Lango Region, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint-venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defense and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere University College of Health Sciences). JCRC is located on plot 101 Lubowa Hill Off Entebbe Road P.O. Box 10005 Kampala.
About USAID Project:
USAID’s Local Partner Health Services – Kigezi & Lango is a five-year Activity implemented by Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC). The activity is aimed at supporting the continuation of technical assistance for the implementation of a district-based, integrated package of quality HIV/AIDS and TB services to the beneficiary population in the Nine districts in Lango sub-region. The main goal of the activity is to increase the availability, accessibility and utilization of quality, integrated HIV and TB services. Additionally, the Activity will temporarily support lifesaving activities in the Ankole and Acholi regions
Job Summary: The Locum Laboratory Advisor will work in collaboration with the clusters and district teams to provide technical oversight to quality laboratory management systems for continuity of prioritized lifesaving HIV/TB services in the Ankole region districts. S/he will work closely with district leadership and
collaborate with laboratory national mechanisms/institutions towards Laboratory systems strengthening for lifesaving services provision in the region.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with program and district/site teams toward strengthening the hub/hub network for sample and result transport / referral for Viral Load, EID PCR, CD4, sputum, serology and chemistry within acceptable Turn Around Times (TATs).
- Work plan & work with Program officers and their respective district hub coordinators in skilling district/site-based laboratory teams in provision of quality comprehensive HIV/TB laboratory services, commodity management and quality assurance
- Work closely with the logistics/Supply chain Advisor to ensure accurate, complete laboratory orders and timely redistributions within the supported facilities/districts.
- Collaborate with the locum program officers to conduct laboratory systems related quality controls, namely quality control inspections and high-quality documentation of lab processes across the supported laboratories.
- Monitor the implementation of Laboratory accreditation processes and WHO AFRO SLMTA accreditation standards.
- Monitor equipment functionality including periodic service, maintenance and repair
- Monitor Biosafety and waste management practices in laboratories, and institute measures to enhance compliance with the EMMP.
- Develop Laboratory master concepts, implementation plans & budgets and Activity reports as per stipulated timelines.
- Monitor Biosafety and waste management practices in laboratories, and institute measures to enhance compliance with the EMMP.
- Develop Laboratory master concepts, implementation plans & budgets and Activity reports as per stipulated timelines.
- Contribute to documentation of the best laboratory services practices, success stories, abstracts in the supported districts/region.
- Perform any other duties as requested and assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Science or other laboratory related courses with Project management/Masters in Public Health as an added advantage
- At least 5 years of working with donor funded HIV/TB programs.
- Experience working with local government/districts and willingness to work upcountry.
- Excellent command of LIMs functionality, data analytics, data use for decision making
- Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills
- Computer proficiency in word, excel and power point
How to Apply:
All applications must be addressed to; The Head Human Resources, Joint Clinical Research Centre, Plot 101 Lubowa Campus off Entebbe Road, P.O Box 10005, Kampala-Uganda. Email: jobs@jcrc.org.ug
Strictly two documents combined in one PDF are required (Application letter and CV not exceeding 6 pages).
PLEASE INDICATE THE POSITION YOUR APPLYING FOR AND PREFERRED REGION/LOCATION IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
Deadline: 16th May 2025 by 05:00 pm
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Successful applicants will be required to start immediately after appropriate screening checks. Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Failure to follow application guidelines and any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.