Diagnostic Platform Specialist

TITLE: Diagnostic Platform Specialist

REPORT TO: Diagnostics Technical Director, FHI 360 in Bangladesh

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Number of Position: 1

Last date of application: 24th July 2024

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We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Diagnostic Platform Specialist for the USAID Tuberculosis Diagnostics Network Strengthening (TBDNS) Activity in Bangladesh. The TBDNS Activity is collaborating with the National Tuberculosis Control Program (NTP) of Bangladesh, the private sector and other stakeholders to ensure functional, accessible and equitable tuberculosis (TB) diagnostic networks that swiftly detect people with TB and effectively link them to care and treatment across Bangladesh where diagnostic system and equity gaps exist.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Diagnostics Technical Director, the Diagnostic Platform Specialist will work closely with other technical team to ensure Activity technical deliverables are implemented in a timely manner. S/he will be responsible for providing developing and implementing systems-level interventions to strengthen the TB diagnostic network, in line with national priorities. The work will focus primarily on public health systems but may also include private health and other non-governmental diagnostic facilities (laboratories and point-of-care facilities). The position will be based in Dhaka and will involve frequent in-country travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of TB diagnostic network strengthening interventions throughout Bangladesh.
• Conduct systems strengthening measures to help laboratories achieve international quality standards including against ISO 15189 and/or SLMTA/SLIPTA.
• Implement the TB Diagnostic Network Assessment (TB DNA) and other analyses designed to assess TBDNS diagnostic network strengthening interventions.
• Assist the TBDNS Bangladesh team in developing the annual workplan incorporating LQMS activities to be supported through the project
• Develop and update the quality plan and schedule for all TBDNS supported network strengthening activities as per the approved work plan in discussion with the NTP and other TB partners.
• Assist the TBDNS Bangladesh team in developing, protocols, concept notes, and reports that will guide Activity strategies and assess ongoing performance.
• Develop a strategy for strengthening national technical capacity in Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS), TB diagnostic network standards, among other areas.
• Design and implement a system for monitoring outcomes and impacts, and plan the dissemination of results and lessons learned through workshops, seminars, and publications
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor quality indicators and identify gaps for improvement.
• Coordinate and work with a diverse group of stakeholders from the Government of Bangladesh, national organizations, diagnostic network leaders, USAID, and other development partners.
• Conduct other work as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• MSc in clinical diagnostics or an equivalent with a specialty in microbiology, including a strong focus on TB.
• At least six years of direct experience in TB diagnostic network strengthening activities.
• Demonstrated success in implementing LQMS.
• Demonstrated experience working with Bangladesh NTP.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Willingness and ability to travel a minimum of 50% within Bangladesh and perform other travel as needed.
• Authorization to work in Bangladesh.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work and are subject to modification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.

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