Dear All
Job opportunities at ICAP at Columbia University South Sudan Country Office
ICAP at Columbia University seeks highly qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of Laboratory LQMS/CQI Advisor to be based in Juba, South Sudan at the National Public Health Laboratory [NPHL]
ICAP at Columbia University, is a global health leader situated within the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City. ICAP’s global team supports programs and research that address major health issues, HIV, Covid -19 response, malaria, tuberculosis, maternal and child health and non-communicable diseases. Headquartered at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health in New York City, has offices in over 20 countries. Our multidisciplinary team includes staff with technical, clinical, implementation, research, operations, program and financial management expertise.
ICAP ensures the wellness of families and communities by strengthening health systems around the world.
The Laboratory LQMS/CQI Advisor will be responsible for Laboratory Continuous Quality Improvement projects based in the country. You will be the the focal person for continuous laboratory improvement services, primary responsibility will be to manage, coordination and monitor the successful implementation of the LQMS/CQI processes, National External Quality Assessment/ proficiency testing (PT) schemes; Champion the implementation of “HIV Site and tester certification guidelines” for South Sudan as well as provided guidance to the roll out of this program; Support HRL to attain accreditation; Provide TA to maintenance of International Laboratory quality standards in all PHL laboratories (HRL, NTRL, BB) & POCT; Successful coordination of quality improvement pilot initiatives with results causing positive impact on selected supported laboratories (JTH/ALS) & POCT. Develop maintenance schedules for equipment calibrations and/ or performing calibration verifications for functionality of equipment
Please find here in the job advert
Laboratory LQMSCQI Advisor.pdf (604.7 KB)
This is a local hire position and the successful candidate will be an employee of ICAP in South Sudan subject to the local terms and conditions of employment which includes a competitive salary and benefits package.
Please forward your Cover letter and CV to ro2274@cumc.columbia.edu and a copy to jte2120@cumc.columbia.edu in ICAP. Indicate the Position you are applying for as Laboratory LQMS/CQI Advisor in the subject line of your email or you can deliver your application and CV to ICAP office located next to Non – Violence Office near American Residence.
Application Deadline is January 7th 2022