Burundi: SENIOR LABORATORY AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (QI) MANAGER

TITLE: SENIOR LABORATORY AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (QI) MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: EAST AFRICA/PSI Burundi

REPORTING TO: CHIEF OF PARY

DATE: 08/05/2015

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.

PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visitwww.psi.org.

RESPONSIBILITES:**

• The role of the Senior Laboratory and QI Manager requires 75% level of effort (LOE) on laboratory functions and 25% LOE on QI functions.
• The incumbent provides technical assistance to working groups, implementing partners, and counterparts to ensure that the portfolio of laboratory-related activities contributes to Activity objectives.
• The Senior Laboratory and QI Manager serves as the technical expert in laboratory services to establish priorities, policies and targeted strategic plans, coordinate and collaborate with government and public health officials, oversee the quality and implementation of testing procedures and systems, laboratory management administrative issues, and training.
• The Senior Laboratory and QI Manager ensures overall Activity quality and continuous quality improvement (CQI) through trainings, support supervision and technical assistance for health care providers, including health care providers at government, civil society organization (CSOs) and faith-based facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:**

• A Master's degree in laboratory science, health management or relevant field with a minimum of 10 years of implementing partner or donor experience. USAID will also consider a Bachelor's degree in laboratory science, health management or relevant field with a minimum of 15 years of health project management experience.
• At least 3 years' prior experience in developing and implementing laboratory program initiatives, laboratory strategic planning, laboratory accreditation programs, quality management systems, referral systems, supply chain management systems, and use of electronic laboratory information systems.
• Previous experience in laboratory logistics and supply chain management.
• Past exposure and experience in implementing laboratory information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively train and build capacity of local partners, district staff and laboratory staff.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Training and experience in Quality Management/Quality Improvement and the development of QI tools; preferably related to HIV/AIDS and TB interventions, or otherwise the capacity and motivation to acquire an in-depth knowledge of this field in a short time.
• Experience in data management, QI tool development and development and facilitation of training.
• Proven proficiency with QI tool development and use at field and reporting levels using data management programs.
• Experience in analysis and use of data for decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to work with stakeholders including ministries of health, local health staff, and local officials to implement improvements in health care.
• Possesses excellent communication in English as well as French and coordination skills.

The successful candidate will have excellent writing, analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and cross-cultural skills; demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize a variety of tasks on short notice within designated deadlines; and an interest in future overseas posting with PSI.

STATUS:

• Exempt

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