Amref Health Africa
14 days ago
09/20/2024
10/20/2024
National Integrated Specimen Referral System Officer
NairobiKE
Amref Health Africa was officially founded in 1957 to deliver mobile health services and to provide mission hospitals with surgical support. A medical radio network was developed to coordinate the service and provide communication. In the e...
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be responsible for the collation and analysis of information from all the network, manage feedback and complaints from the network
- Take charge of the general administration of National ISRS for the Ministry of Health
- Take charge of the general administration of National ISRS for the Ministry of Health
- Liaise with all the stakeholders to ensure that ISRS resources are mapped and facilitate the resupply of commodities to the country
- Coordinate Quarterly stakeholders’ review meetings on ISRS activity implementation and operationalization
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including IPC standards, Biosafety and biosecurity through ongoing training and adherence to established protocols.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receive and review quarterly report from the county ISRS focal persons
- Serve as the primary point of contact for specimen-related inquiries from internal departments, external partners, and clients
- Maintain detailed records of specimen transfers, including chain of custody documentation, tracking logs, and incident reports
- Generate regular reports on specimen volume, turnaround times, and quality metrics for management review
- Stay informed about relevant regulations and guidelines governing specimen handling, transportation, and privacy
Education and experience
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Laboratory Sciences with integrated results-based management as applied in the health sector as one of the areas of expertise
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in laboratory management; experience working with national and counties, especially in program implementation
- Officer should be registered and a valid a license from the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist Board (KMLTTB).
- Strong knowledge and work experience in planning and implementing sample transportation strategies including monitoring and evaluation is required.
NairobiKE
Bachelor
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