Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases Referent

Responsibilities

One (01) Assistant Manager TSL (Technicien-ne Supérieur-e de Laboratoire) Location: Agboville Posted on 7 Oct. IRC is a non-profit, non-sectarian humanitarian agency that provides assistance to displaced people, refugees and victims of conflict and oppression. It subscribes to the ideals of freedom and human dignity. IRC has been present in Côte d’Ivoire since 2003 to meet the humanitarian needs of people affected by socio-political crises. Currently, MRC conducts programs from offices in Abidjan, KorhogoMan and Yamoussoukroand in the following sectors: health, women's empowerment and protection, education, child and youth protection and development, economic recovery and development, social cohesion and governance. IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles contained in the IRC WAY (Standards for Professional Conduct). It is about Integrity, Service, Responsibility and Equality. IRC implements and enforces policies on the protection of beneficiaries from exploitation and abuse, the protection of children, the fight against harassment in the workplace, tax integrity, the fight against retaliation and the fight against human trafficking. IRC is a gender-sensitive employer. As part of funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) project, IRC has been leading a comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment project called Reaching Epidemic control through Access to a Comprehensive clinical and community-based HACHRE since September 30, 2022. And as part of this project, IIRC is recruiting a (e) (01) Assistant-e Manager TSL Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Technical Advisor, the Assistant-e Manager TSL is responsible for:

• Actively monitor the quality of collection, processing and transportation of client samples for Viral Load (CV), Early Infant Diagnosis (EID), CD4 and GeneXpert examinations and ensure timely results
• Define and implement a route of blood samples from sites to reference laboratories, relay laboratories and CV platforms
• Provide technical assistance to laboratories supported by the REACH project to ensure the functionality of equipment (preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance) in connection with ACONDA VS, DIEMP, CRIEM, PNLS and the RETROCI Project
• Weekly and monthly follow-up of the realization of the biological samples of the customers (CV, EID, Initial balance sheet, Follow-up balance sheet.)
• Provide support to laboratories and screening stations in the procurement and management of inputs and reagents
• Conduct the quarterly evaluation of laboratories with the WHO/AFRO SLIPTA check list to accompany them towards accreditation according to ISO 15189 V 2022
• Assess the needs of screening stations (human resources, materials...) and provide assistance to ensure the quality of screening services
• Ensuring the functionality of Points of Care (POC)
• Ensure the implementation of national strategies for achieving early diagnosis (EID) on POCs
• Work closely with relay laboratories and CV platforms to ensure samples are analyzed and results delivered to sites within the required time frame
• Plan and conduct external quality assessment (EQA) activities for HIV serology, biochemistry and immunology (CD4)
• Coordinate with laboratories to conduct reviews of patients eligible for PrEP as well as patients at advanced stage of HIV infection (IVSA)
• Ensure the collection, verification and processing of blood sample routing records.
• To assist districts and health facilities in ensuring the availability of ARVs, drugs for opportunistic infections and laboratory products at all sites supported by the REACH project according to national procedures (SIGL ARV/Lab.).
• Monitor and assess reagent, material and laboratory input requirements at all REACH-supported sites

Candidate profile

• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor in connection with laboratory and pharmacy activities

Education / Qualifications

• Having a BAC+3 in laboratory or a diploma of Superior Technician Laboratory of the National Institute of Training of Health Agents

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience in the care of people living with HIV including logistical management of drugs and laboratory products, therapeutic management and biological monitoring of HIV/AIDS infection
• Have at least 3 years of experience in strengthening diagnosis and capacity building
• Strong knowledge and experience in clinical and biological diagnosis (field experience), diagnostic networks, and quality management systems
• Knowledge and experience in strengthening laboratories to meet international quality standards, including ISO 15189 and/or SLMTA/SLIPTA Application file A file mentioning the title of the position to be filled and comprising:
• A CV (specify at least 3 recent professional references);
• A letter of motivation with salary claim addressed to the National Director of IRC CI:
• Certified copies of diplomas obtained.

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