| Essential Duties and Responsibilities: |
| The Clinical microbiologist will be responsible to oversee all aspects of KGH Microbiology Laboratory in close collaboration with the PIH Lab Laboratory Manager and the MoH Lab Lead, mainly in the following areas:
Diagnostics:
- Ensure to provide timely, reliable, and reproducible identification of microorganisms and antimicrobial susceptibility results.
Training and mentorship:
- Train PIH/Ministry of Health (MoH) laboratory technicians on microbiology techniques, SOP and quality assurance protocols (QA) for essential laboratory services in accordance with PIH/MOHS and international standards.
- Ensure good collaboration between PIH and the MoH laboratory team.
- Perform competency testing of laboratory technicians in the performance of key microbiological processes and tests.
Quality control:
- Ensure the implementation of an Internal and external quality control and safety system in the Microbiology Laboratory in collaboration with Lab Manager and the Lab Quality Manager.
- Adapt the existing WHO Standard Operation Procedures for microbiology and other tools in accordance with MoH guidelines.
Reporting:
- Ensuring proper registration and records of all microbiology lab-related activities, including, but not limited to eHealth records, laboratory documentation and reporting of AMS and AMR activities.
- Implementing the correct use of the surveillance program WHONET to have proper records of laboratory results.
- Provide monthly reports based on extracted data from surveillance program WHONET.
- Collaborate with the M&E team in the development of data tools collection, reporting and development of quality projects based on results.
Logistics and supply chain:
- Oversee consumption of supplies and requests.
- Plan and supervise, in close coordination with the Lab Manager and supply chain team the local and international orders for consumables and equipment needed for the microbiology laboratory. Monitor laboratory stock ensuring that stock cards are updated to calculate proper Average Monthly Consumptions of commodities to avoid stock ruptures.
- Responsible for ordering and supply chain management of reagents and materials for micro lab and point of care testing in collaboration with procurement and Pharmacy Manager, in line with the approved laboratory budget.
- Work closely with PIHSL and Lab cross-site team and procurement teams to ensure timely order processing and adherence with the national guidelines.
Maintenance of equipment:
- Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment. Ensure all equipment in the Lab is functional and report faults timely to the PIH Biomed and other reporting lines.
Antimicrobial resistance stewardship:
- Compile, analyze and report microbiology lab activities and results to the medical staff providing relevant information for AMR surveillance.
- Actively participate and help to coordinate with the Clinical leadership the antimicrobial stewardship committee.
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| Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment |
| At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. |
| Education and Work Experience Requirements |
- University degree, with advanced training in Clinical Microbiology (Biologist with specialization in clinical microbiology, Clinical microbiologist (MD) or Laboratory scientist with training and experience in clinical microbiology)
Experience:
- Previous working experience with local or international NGOs will be considered as a strong advantage
- 5 years of relevant professional experience in bacteriology or microbiology services preferably in a second or tertiary level hospital
- Strong competencies in performing antibiogram analysis and identification of resistance mechanism (AMR).
- Experience in both manual and automated methods of bacterial identification.
Skills & Qualities
- Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles. High professional ethics
- Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others
- Ability to multitask and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment. Experience in team management, training and mentorship.
- Strong organizational and time management skills and flexibility to learn and take on new tasks
- Strong ability to meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate professionally with culturally diverse colleagues and constituencies.
- Strong verbal and written English skills
- Computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
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