Job Summary
The Laboratory Technical Officer will provide technical and operational support to the Laboratory Leadership Program by coordinating fellow activities, supporting laboratory data analysis and information management, strengthening capacity of Regional Emergency Operations Center laboratory pillar leads, and assisting in the implementation of the Frontline Laboratory Leadership Program. The Laboratory Technical Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator for the laboratory leadership program and support program activities at national and regional levels.
Overall Responsibilities
- Provide technical support and mentorship to Laboratory Leadership Fellows supporting Regional EOC laboratory pillar leads.
- Support collection, analysis, interpretation, visualization, and reporting of laboratory and outbreak response data.
- Develop and maintain laboratory surveillance, outbreak response dashboards, and routine performance reports.
- Review data products, dashboards, and presentations to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Monitor laboratory reporting completeness, timeliness, and data quality across supported regions.
- Support dissemination of laboratory information through reports, presentations, and stakeholder engagements.
- Coordinate Frontline Laboratory Leadership Program training logistics, participant tracking, and documentation.
- Support development of training materials, mentorship activities, and learner follow-up.
- Assist in planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of LLP activities.
- Organize meetings, webinars, workshops, and mentorship engagements.
- Maintain databases for fellows, mentors, trainees, and program outputs.
- Track work plan implementation and follow up on agreed action points.
- Support laboratory preparedness, assessment, and outbreak response activities during public health emergencies.
- Contribute to operational research, quality improvement initiatives, and documentation of program achievements.
Required Qualification.
- • Master’s degree in a health laboratory discipline, including: Medical Laboratory Science, Microbiology, Parasitology, Histopathology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Virology and Other health laboratory-related disciplines.
• Bachelor’s degree in a health laboratory field/background.
• Professional certification or specialized training in Laboratory Leadership, Public Health Emergency Management, Disease Surveillance, Outbreak Investigation and Response, Quality Management Systems, Biosafety and Biosecurity, or related fields is an added advantage.
Experience and Competencies:
- 3 Year(s) Relevant Experience
Competencies:
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- Strong skills in data analysis and interpretation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, DHIS2, KoboToolbox, or other data management platforms.
- Ability to prepare high-quality reports, dashboards, and presentations.
- Excellent organizational and coordination skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
- Willingness to travel to regional and district sites as required.