Senior Laboratory Advisor/Project Lead

Background information MSH is recruiting a Senior Laboratory Advisor/Project Lead in Kenya. The objective of the activity is to improve patient outcomes by strengthening integrated point-of-care (POC) diagnostics. MSH will promote more accessible diagnostic networks through improved integration of diagnostic products and strengthened demand for and use of multiplex platforms in Kenya. While focused on Kenya for an initial one-year period, the program may be expanded to include activities in other Eastern and Southern Africa countries. Role The Senior Laboratory Advisor/Project Lead will be responsible for strategic engagement with key stakeholders in Kenya, such as ministry of health units, national public health institutes, private sector diagnostics manufacturers, national reference laboratories, TB/HIV Technical Working Groups, County Health Management Teams, and National TB and Lung Disease Programs, leveraging MSH and personal networks. They will (1) contribute to updating national POC Testing (POCT) policy framework and guidelines and (2) deliver capacity strengthening activities to directly improve the skills of the laboratory and health facility workforce, national health program staff, as well as sub-national level management teams. This role is contingent upon award and funding. This role is estimated to be one-year in duration with potential for longer-term opportunities based on project funding. Overall Responsibilities As the activity lead in Kenya, the Senior Advisor/Project Lead will: Regularly engage with the client to align priorities, report on progress made each month, and correct course or pivot if needed. Be responsible for achievement of the project objectives and deliverables in accordance with the approved workplan and timelines. Lead the implementation of the workplan, including key milestones and metrics to monitor progress made, and generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly updates and/or reports to the client.

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