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Regional technical advisor – laboratory strengthening

Haywards Heath
Permanent
Sightsavers
Technical advisor
Posted: 30 January
Offer description

Regional Technical Advisor – Laboratory Strengthening

Sightsavers is looking for an experienced Regional Laboratory Technical Advisor with experience of quality control and capacity building, to provide technical support to laboratories as part of the Reaching the Last Mile Fund (RLMF) programme.


Location

UK remote and/or Haywards Heath office based with travel to Africa.


Contract

12-month Fixed term contract (renewable subject to funding). Hours: Full-time role with some flexibility around working hours.


About the Role

The RLMF expansion project is a six-year, $500m programme that will progress the elimination of onchocerciasis (OV) and lymphatic filariasis (LF) in Africa. The role involves standardisation, accreditation, external quality assurance, logistics and supply chains, and disseminating information. You will manage collaboration, external communications with donors and stakeholders, and disseminate information and learnings.


Responsibilities

* Standardise and accredit RLMF funded laboratories.
* Implement external quality assurance network.
* Strengthen logistics and supply chains.
* Advise, support and provide training.
* Collaborate with other laboratories and stakeholders.
* Disseminate information and learnings.


Qualifications

* Extensive experience in laboratory systems, quality control and capacity building.
* Direct experience of technical operations and sample analysis.
* Knowledge of onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis or other NTDs.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.


EEO Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

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