Management Sciences for Health ยท 6 hours ago
Technical Advisor, Laboratory Systems
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$86K/yr - $121K/yr
7+ years expManagement Sciences for Health (MSH) is a global health nonprofit that works with local partners to build strong health systems. They are seeking a Laboratory Systems Technical Advisor to provide technical leadership and oversight for laboratory strengthening activities, ensuring compliance with CDC and MSH standards.
Health CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Lead design, technical assistance, and implementation related to national laboratory system strengthening activities across diagnostics, biosafety, biosecurity, QMS, and laboratory networks
Support MOHs and national laboratories to improve detection, diagnostics, and sequencing capacity for threats
Strengthen laboratory information systems (LIS), reporting pathways, and integration with surveillance systems
Improve sample transport and referral systems, including protocols, logistics, and data tracking
Provide technical direction on implementation of laboratory assessments, gap analyses, and improvement plans
Lead activities to improve quality assurance, capacity strengthening, proficiency testing, and adherence
Support development and maintenance of biosafety and biosecurity protocols, facility assessments, and mitigation plans
Facilitate the development of capacity strengthening activities and programs for laboratory staff and local experts
Provide mentorship to improve diagnostic accuracy, data management, and adherence to SOPs and standards
Facilitate coordination with surveillance teams, emergency response units, and CDC technical staff to ensure a cohesive detection and response strategy
Represent the project with MOHs, regional laboratory networks, implementing partners, and technical working groups
Contribute to high-quality documentation, assessments, technical reports, and lessons learned
Participate in the development of annual work plans, MERL processes, and technical reporting
Support cross-cutting GHS work, including outbreak investigations, rapid response, and preparedness exercises
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in laboratory sciences, microbiology, molecular biology, public health laboratory science, or related field
Minimum of 7+ years of experience strengthening laboratory systems in LMICs
Demonstrated expertise in diagnostic testing, laboratory network development, QMS, biosafety/biosecurity, and laboratory information systems
Experience working with Ministries of Health, government bodies, national reference laboratories, CDC, and global laboratory partners
Familiarity with IHR, WHO laboratory frameworks, and CDC laboratory strengthening guidance
Strong training, mentorship, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Fluency in English is required
Preferred
Proficiency in French is preferred
Benefits
Substantial vacation
Sick and holiday policies
Training and development programs
Competitive insurance coverage for health, vision, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability
401k plan
Flexible Spending Account
Company
Management Sciences for Health
Management Sciences for Health is a nonprofit international health organization.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Marian Wentworth
President and Chief Executive Officer
Gordon Kihuguru.
Chief Financial Officer & Vice President
Recent News
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2025-02-11
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