Employment
TITLE: Senior Laboratory Advisor
LOCATION: Lesotho
OVERALL JOB FUNCTION:
The International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) is seeking a Senior Laboratory Advisor who will provide support and strengthen human resource capacity needed for high-quality laboratory services for HIV, TB, MDRTB, and TB/HIV-coinfection care and treatment services. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW), the Senior Laboratory Advisor will provide direction and coordination to the ICAP technical support team to strengthen Lesotho’s laboratory network and services through capacity building and ongoing quality assurance. The Senior Laboratory Advisor will also provide support in developing and/or refining guidelines and protocols for laboratory services. Incumbent will report to ICAP Lesotho Country Director for administrative purposes and programmatic direction and report to ICAP Senior Regional Laboratory Advisor for technical assistance.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides leadership and support on laboratory services to the ICAP-Lesotho technical teams responsible for mentoring supported sites.
• Provides technical assistance and capacity-building support to the MOHSW on laboratory services.
• Provides ongoing technical assistance and supportive supervision to laboratory staff.
• Develops, implements, and monitors operating procedures and standards to ensure laboratory safety and overall lab management at ICAP-supported lab facilities.
• Implements and monitors quality management/quality assurance activities at supported sites.
• Provides guidance on laboratory setup or design, equipment acquisition, laboratory operation and monitoring, and maintenance.
• Supports the development or refinement of laboratory services related to TB and HIV care and treatment, including guidelines, protocols, workplans, rehabilitation planning, procurement and logistical systems, and monitoring and evaluation tools.
• Prepares progress reports on laboratory services at supported sites and completes special projects as requested, e.g., surveys, statistical reports, studies, and research on laboratory functions, progress, and obstacles.
• Represents ICAP before Lesotho government officials and partner organizations, as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master's degree in a relevant scientific field.
• 5+ years of experience managing a clinical or research laboratory.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in design, implementation and management of laboratory services in HIV, TB, MDR TB and HIV/TB-coinfection programs.
• Knowledge/experience of procurement procedures and equipment/supply/stock tracking and inventory.
• Experience with lab-related data management systems.
• High level of proficiency in relevant computer applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal, management, and communication skills.
TO APPLY: Please send cover letter and CV to icap-jobs@columbia.edu. Please indicate you are applying for position # Senior Lab Advisor - LS in the subject line of your e-mail.
Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.