Laboratory Expert

Laboratory Expert

Professional Experience

A minimum of 10 years of professional experience working in laboratory services and the management of diagnostic products, including:

(i) Experience with international agencies on strengthening laboratory services and/or diagnostic product/equipment matters
(ii) Experience with and strong understanding of the diagnostic platforms used for the management of HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria programs in limited resource settings
iii) Proven expertise in working with and understanding Quality Assurance (QA) systems, the selection of laboratory diagnostics and the implementation of diagnostic programs especially in resource limited settings.
(iv) Working knowledge of procurement and supply chain good practices for diagnostic products.
(v) Good understanding of the WHO prequalification program and the work of the Global Harmonization Task Force (GHTF)
(vi) Experience in preparing policy documents and technical guidelines.

Qualifications

Required
Advanced University Degree in medical biology or pharmacy

Language Competencies

Must have good written and spoken English and, preferably, a good working knowledge of the official language(s) spoken in the country or countries in which the individual has been assigned to work.