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• Collaborates with host country on the
  planning and  implementation of Laboratory Information Management
  Systems (LIMS), appropriate for each facility level in the health-care
  system,
• Identifies training needs key to
  implementation of Laboratory Information Management System and
  participates in the development/implementation of training courses for
  MoH, District Health Offices and partner organizations. 
• Monitors and evaluates progress of
  projects, identifying policy, organizational and personnel, logistical,
  and financial problems and makes or recommends revisions as necessary to
  overcome obstacles and constraints to progress,
• Assists MoH and partners to make
  infrastructural modifications to support the LIS implementation such as
  physical facility infrastructural modifications, computers and internet
  connectivity at appropriate levels as decided by the MoH to improve the
  use of laboratory data for reporting and planning purposes,
• Assists in the development of laboratory
  profiles (test menus, staffing qualifications, training needs etc.)
• Working with District Health Office (DHO)
  staff, supports the mapping of health facilities, laboratory services and
  specimen referral transportation routes in the country,
• Works with DHO staff and Implementing Partners
  (IPs) to strengthen Health Management Information Systems (HMIS)
  utilization at all facilities offering laboratory services in Uganda,
• Assist in the use of HMIS laboratory and
  surveillance data to estimate the prevalence and incidence of HIV 
  and other diseases of public health importance at the district level, as
  well as to inform the quantification, forecasting and projections for
  laboratory reagents, supplies and commodities,
• Maintains contacts with hospital/clinic
  staff to provide updated information on new laboratory protocols and
  procedures,
• Provides the interface between the
  laboratory and Strategic Information (SI) technical working groups (TWGs).

• The candidate should hold a bachelor’s
  degree in Medical Laboratory Technology is required. 
• Additional six months hand’s on
  post-graduation training in a clinical setting is required. 
• Registration with the Ministry of Health
  Allied Health Professional Council is required.
  Five or more years working in a laboratory setting, either HIV/AIDS health
  care, a national reference laboratory, or research-oriented facility is
  required. 
• Three additional years of
  supervisory/managerial experience of laboratory information management is
  required.
• Level IV (fluency – speaking/reading/writing
  in English) is required
• : Comprehensive knowledge and experience
  in advanced laboratory medicine is required including a comprehensive
  knowledge of procedures for laboratory diagnostics, laboratory informatics
  and associated technologies including Geographic Information Systems (GIS). 
• Thorough knowledge of the current HIV/AIDS
  national and global situation is required. 
• Good working knowledge of the principles
  of laboratory management, including strategic planning, personnel
  management and forecasting and management of information, procurement,
  supplies and equipment is required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the host
  government laboratory facilities, health-care system and structures
  including familiarity with MOH policies, program priorities and
  regulations is required.
• Good working knowledge of USG public health
  programs, strategies, methods, processes and techniques used to plan,
  develop, implement and evaluate results is required.
• Good working knowledge of team management
  techniques to plan, organize and direct multi-disciplinary project teams
  and activities and overall administrative requirements including budgeting
  and fiscal management in support of contracts/cooperative
  agreements/grants/purchase requisitions is required.
• Strong oral and written communication
  skills are required. 
• The ability to understand, analyse and
  discuss program design, management and implementation approaches is
  required. This includes the development of project evaluation designs, use
  of reliable and valid instruments and methods for data collection,
  analysis and reports.
• The ability to lead project teams and
  workgroups and to develop effective working relationships with national
  and international working partners is required. 

• Universal Application
  for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) Download
  it Here.
• A current resume or
  curriculum vitae.
• Candidates who claim
  US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their
  application.  Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference
  must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional
  preference in hiring with their application.
• Any other
  documentation (e.g. essays, transcripts/certificates, awards) that
  addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed
  above. 

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