Clinic-Laboratory Interface (CLI) Advisor at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the position:

• The CLI (Clinic Laboratory Interface) Advisor will be responsible for strengthening and coordination of CLI activities across THC supported districts including specific support for Amathole district laboratory activities.
• This role will drive and lead the development and implementation of Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs)/ corrective measures as indicated. The CLI Advisor will also provide technical support and coordinate stakeholder forums including all reporting and feedback.

Minimum Requirements    

• Qualified as a Medical Technologist
• Must have a bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Health Science or Medical field
• Post graduation qualification will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 7-10 year’s experience in the field and 5 years managerial and supervisory experience
• Knowledge of the laboratory data systems and HIV/TB programmes including epidemiological background
• Excellent relationship-building skills and stakeholder development experience
• Valid driver’s licence and be willing to travel long distances
• Clear criminal record
• This position requires dedicated availability to attend to project priorities, which is not limited to working hours

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Strengthen provincial and district laboratory practices to apply SOPs: infection control; phlebotomy; recording & storage of samples; management of laboratory results containing and disposing of hazardous waste
• Support implementation and understanding of the contents of the PHC Laboratory Handbooks to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of their roles at facility level
• Working closely with District Laboratory Coordinators (DLC’s) to support project-speci?c activities and deliverables
• Specifically coordinate the work of DLC’s and approve work schedules, Travel Requests and Travel Claims
• Track / monitor CLI related activities and information to prepare status reports for review by the Programme Director
• Organize and facilitate team meetings with DLC’s to communicate programme progress.
• Analyse details related to facility monitoring data as per reports
• Track and review facility visit reports as submitted by DLC’s
• Track and review DLC’s with the development and implementation of corrective action/ Quality Improvement plans (QIP’s) as indicated
• Attend NHLS meetings and other engagements as delegated and required
• Development of a Laboratory Services Facility support SOP and Checklists to support CLI activities to improve efficiencies

Skills and Competencies    

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Computer literacy and IT skills
• Problem-solving
• Stakeholder management
• Excellent organisational and administration skills
• Reporting and statistics