The FHI 360 is hiring a TB Coordinator for Maputo.

Responsibilities
Implement TB-focused technical assistance, diagnostic network and facilities strengthening, and quality improvement interventions in line with national priorities;
Support introduction of new diagnostics tools, tests and procedures such as Truenat, Xpert MTB/XDR and stool testing for pediatric TB;
Support developing or updating national diagnostic network strategic plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies;
Review adherence to diagnostic algorithms and use of those algorithms to make clinical decisions;
Conduct assessments of diagnostic facilities and the follow-up of corrective and preventive actions and initiatives;
Monitor and report progress with diagnostic network enhancement activities as per the approved country workplan;
Work collaboratively and coordinate with other technical staff as well as project partners on development and implementation of the project workplans;
Build capacity in local TB diagnostic stakeholders and leaders to identify and oversee enhancements in diagnostic networks;
Provide technical assistance and training to TB diagnostic network personnel and the overall diagnostic as part of overall capacity building and continuous improvement programs;
Support strategies to ensure functional TB diagnostic equipment including systems to maintain laboratory equipment, securing maintenance contracts, and establishing a cadre of trained biomedical engineers;
Build capacity of TB laboratories to perform more TB diagnostic tests (culture, Xpert, drug susceptibility tests, and line probe assay including resistance to second line drugs);
Develop and implement a package of comprehensive and linked interventions enabling functional GX sites at the national and sub national levels;
Work closely with the IDDS team to define and adjust annual work plans as well as implementing technical activities;
Coordinate and work with a diverse group of national organizations including the Government and other diagnostic network leaders, development partners, other regional and global IDDS staff and USAID.

Mestrado em Administração de Empresas, Finanças, Contabilidade ou outro campo relevante altamente preferido;

A minimum of a BSc in microbiology, clinical diagnostics, laboratory science, or an equivalent;
At least five years of experience in TB-focused diagnostic strengthening and capacity building in the country;
Technical competency in the diagnosis of infectious diseases (including TB) and AMR including specific hands-on diagnostics experience;
Competent in current diagnostic methods for tuberculosis including point-of-care tests;
Fluency in written and spoken English;
Strong interpersonal skills in facilitation and stakeholder engagement/coordination;
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%;
Authorization to work in Mozambique.
Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Global Laboratory Initiative standards;
Familiarity with USG programs.

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