Amref Health Africa in Kenya is the country programme office of Amref Health Africa, Africa’s largest International Health NGO. This is the largest and oldest country programme in Africa with an average annual budget of USD 40million. We have 19 innovative products and project models that have successfully been implemented and transformed 5.4 million lives.
Amref/Lab Specialist –RT2020-09
Amref Health Africa seeks to recruit a Rapid HIV Recency Testing/surveillance who will be responsible for providing technical leadership, training and mentorship on laboratory service delivery on rapid HIV testing for recent infection. The Lab Specialist will be expected to support national quality assurance systems for rapid testing for recent infections (RTRI) to ensure accurate diagnosis and case finding towards the achievement of the 1st 95 target and public health approach for HIV/TB epidemic control.
Education & Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory sciences or Biomedical Sciences or other relevant field from a recognized University. Individuals with a Master’s degree will have an added advantage.
- Individuals registered as assessors with Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) will have an added advantage.
- Must be registered by the KMLTTB
Experience
- 5 years’ experience in design and implementation of Laboratory Quality Management Systems in reputable laboratories.
- Demonstrated experience in implementation of quality management systems such as ISO 15189 and ISO 17043 among others.
- Experience in providing technical assistance to the national laboratory HIV/TB program.
- Demonstrated ability to work with various government institutions, counties and local partners.
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