The Integrated Health Systems Strengthening and Service Delivery (IHSS-SD) Activity is a three-year (2022-2025) project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). It is implemented by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., with Contech International and Rural Support Programs Network (RSPN) as implementing partners. The Activity is supporting the Department of Health in Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, besides a federal component with MoNHSR&C.

Provincial Technical support unit (TSU) will develop an annual work plan that will establish their goals for a grant cycle. The AWP framework is designed to help the team to align the fellow’s individual growth in specific competencies and the needs of the provincial TB Control program. AWP will be used as a tool to monitor and evaluate PTP’s deliverables. It will be based at the Provincial Tuberculosis Program Sub Office in Karachi, Sindh Province. The TSU will also work in close collaboration and maintain communication with the NTP and TB USAID Country mission office. The Technical Support Unit aims to tackle programmatic gaps in managing capacity, monitoring and supervision, laboratory network management, supply chain management and domestic investment at CDC Sindh. The unit will comprise of a lead technical person, lab, M&E, and administrative/PSM persons. The technical unit will be hosted in the CDC TB program.

The Lab Technical Specialist will work closely with PTP Manager (Additional Director CDC Sindh) and coordinate with the M&E Lab team to review monitoring activities conducted by provincial/district lab staff, analysis and desk review of the monitoring activities and provide feedback to the PRL/PTP.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To facilitate in piloting/ implementation of new intervention e.g. specimen transport, Universal DST, TB/HIV co-infection, active case finding in vulnerable and at risk population.
• To facilitate the consolidation and analysis of laboratory performance reports for culture and Xpert MTB/RIF and share with PTP at periodic interval.
• To assist in outlining all technical and administrative details, required to materialize the Laboratory plans.
• Develop different options for maintenance of medical equipment including X-ray Machines, Xpert and MGIT equipment.
• To ensure timely submission of laboratory performance and E.Q.A reports and visit reports in coordinate with provincial reference laboratory staff.
• To follow and help in implementing bio-safety and bio-security guideline and ensure compliance with safety standards and Implement health surveillance plan for laboratory staff.
• Good knowledge in research methodology preferably one publication
• Possess good computer skills and knowledge new digital technologies
• Reporting writing skills

Ability to travel across the province

Qualification, Experience and Required Skills:

• Medical Doctor (MBBS with Master in public health/ health policy or equivalent).

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in public/private sector and minimum 3 years Lab experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

 Supervised by:          Additional Director Communicable TB Control Program, Sindh

 Duty Station:             Provincial Reference Lab Sindh premises, Ojha Institute of Chest Diseases (OICD) DUHS

 Position Type:           Temporary Employment (6 – 9 months)

JSI is a child-safe organization, and the safety and wellbeing of the children is the priority of the organization. We have robust recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff are suited to work with the children served by our programs.

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