*HIV Laboratory Activity Manager*
*Job Description*
*JOB TITLE: *HIV Laboratory Activity Manager
*JOB LOCATION:* Jakarta,
Indonesia
*REPORTS TO**:* Senior HIV/AIDS Manager
*PROJECT:* United States Agency for International Development
(USAID) Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply
Management (GHSC-PSM) in Indonesia
*OVERVIEW:*
The Global Health Supply Chain - Procurement and Supply Management project
(GHSC-PSM) is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and
is being implemented by Chemonics International. In Indonesia, the project
provides technical assistance in supply chain management of health
commodities, in support of HIV/AIDS and TB programs. At the national level,
the project provides support to the Directorate of Infectious Disease
Control (Sub Directorate for HIV/AIDS and Sub Directorate for TB), as well
as the Directorate of Public Medicine and Health Supplies. The project
provides support at the provincial level as well, in Jakarta and Papua
Provinces.
*SUMMARY:*
Chemonics International Inc. seeks The HIV Laboratory Activity Manager will
be primarily providing support in implementing data connectivity for
GeneXpert and other TB/HIV diagnostics, collecting and analyzing key
laboratory data for diagnostics and decision making within the National TB
Program, as well as providing recommendations for improving data
transmission and supply chain operations within the program. This position
will report to the Senior HIV/AIDS Manager of the GHSC-PSM Project in
Jakarta.
*RESPONSIBILITIES:*
- Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist NTP/NAP in implementing data connectivity software - work
closely with the M&E and laboratory teams at NTP to ensure that data is
properly transmitting to the desired level.
- Analyze data on TB diagnostics and provide recommendations to the
program based on this analysis.
- Develop a performance report to track timeliness and accuracy of data
reporting from PHOs, DHOs, and facilities.
- Provide feedback/recommendations for improving TB laboratory
commodities data quality and reliability.
- Provide technical assistance to NTP in developing an early warning
stock out monitoring system and stock availability tool for LPA, culture,
and DST.
- Assist NTP with collecting and analyzing GeneXpert data through the
use of third-party software and paper-based systems.
- Develop and update GeneXpert equipment operational status reports,
including calibration and maintenance schedules.
- Provide assistance to NRLs for data collection and analysis for LPA,
GeneXpert, culture, and DST.
- Work closely with the GHSC-PSM M&E Manager to develop project
indicators and a monitoring system.
- Assist the MoH to maintain a recording and reporting system,
periodically evaluate its effectiveness, and recommend adjustments as
necessary to ensure the availability of accurate and useful data.
- Maintain open communication and good working relationships with Subdit
TB and Subdit HIV/AIDS, as well as other key partners.
- Foster relationships and communication between relevant government
stakeholders, as well as external technical partners.
- Support the GHSC-PSM country team in managing other tasks as and when
required.
- Provide assistance to the Senior HIV/AIDS Manager for data collection,
analysis, preparing power point presentations, budgets, and other project
related tasks.
- Represent the organization as and when required.
*QUALIFICATIONS:*
- Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred) in laboratory sciences
or Public Health sector or a related field with 4-7 years of proven
relevant work experience.
- Familiarity with the principles and current approaches to digital data
connectivity in public health and/or development programs.
- Demonstrated understanding of laboratory commodity supply chain
concepts.
- Ability to contribute to capacity building efforts and work with
colleagues in diverse settings.
- Ability to work independently and to manage various priorities on a
daily basis with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to travel within Indonesia and possibly internationally on
short notice.
- Computer literacy with demonstrated use of word processing, database
and presentation software (Word, Excel, Power Point). Experience with
database development will be an additional advantage.
- Excellent organization and time management skills, and strong
attention to details.
- Good writing and communications skills in English as well as in Bahasa
Indonesia is required.
*SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION:*
The HIV Laboratory Activity Manager will be supervised by the GHSC-PSM
project Senior HIV/AIDS Manager, with substantial input from the Head of
the Subdirectorate for TB or his/her designee.
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*When you are interested on the above position and consider that you
possess the necessary qualification, please submit your job application
consisting of updated curriculum vitae and cover letter to:*
*psmindorecruit@xxxxxxxxx* <psmindorecruit@xxxxxxxxx>
with E-mail subject:* HIV Laboratory Activity Manager – your name*
*DEADLINE: *
*July 16th, 2020*
*No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.*
*C**hemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does
not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran
status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected
characteristics.*
