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Technical Advisor for Laboratory Systems Strengthening (LSS) to the Director of CSEW (DOS/LEAP Global) - Uzbekistan

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

ZemiTek, LLC is a Woman-Owned, SBA-certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business based in the Washington, DC metro area. The Technical Advisor for Laboratory Systems Strengthening will provide technical expertise and support to the Director of CSEW in implementing life-saving humanitarian assistance and strengthening laboratory systems in Uzbekistan.

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Responsibilities

Analyze and prioritize the JEE recommendations related to laboratory systems strengthening, with a focus on improving laboratory quality management systems

Provide expert technical advice about implementing the LSS activities described in action plans developed to address the JEE recommendations. These action plans include, but are not limited to, the National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS), Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Action Plan, National Emergency Preparedness and Response Action Plan, Tripartite Zoonotic Disease Action Plan, and other action plans, operational plans, and roadmaps related to global health security and the national One Health Framework

Monitor and report on the progress of implementing the JEE recommendations on LSS in the context of approved National One Health/Global Health Security Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks

Provide day-to-day technical support to the Director of CSEW on LSS issues

Assist in designing, implementing, and evaluating laboratory systems and procedures

Assist in developing LSS content for proposed policies, strategies, standard operating procedures, and protocols

Provide expertise in specimen referral and transport systems, laboratory quality management systems, laboratory testing capacity modalities, and laboratory diagnostics

Assist Technical Working Groups (TWGs) in providing LSS advice to the CSEW and multisectoral steering committees

Provide input to and/or conduct training sessions and workshops to build the LSS capacity of CSEW staff

Develop training materials and resources on laboratory best practices and standards

Collaborate with Secretariats, other departments, and stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to strengthening the national laboratory system

Participate in meetings and discussions related to LSS and public health

Prepare detailed reports on the implementation of JEE recommendations pertaining to strengthening laboratory systems

Document best practices and lessons learned from national LSS projects and initiatives

Provide LSS-related indicator-related information and data to DoS, as requested and in accordance with Ministry of Health guidelines and procedures

Provide strategic advice to the Director of CSEW on LSS matters

Stay updated on the latest developments and trends in LSS and public health

Advocate and promote an integrated One Health approach

Establish working relationships with stakeholders including other Government of Uzbekistan entities, such as the Committee for Veterinary and Livestock Development, Samarkand State Veterinary College, and the Ministry of Emergency Response

In consultation with DoS, provide other services related to LSS and public health requested by the Director of CSEW

Qualification

Laboratory Quality Management SystemsPublic Health Recommendations ImplementationLaboratory Systems StrengtheningEpidemiologyOne Health ConceptsPublic Health SurveillanceFluency in UzbekAnalytical SkillsFluency in RussianEnglishCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeamwork

Required

Advanced degree in Laboratory Sciences, Public Health, or a related field

At least 5 years of experience in laboratory system strengthening and public health, preferably in a post-Soviet health system

Experience and familiarity with Laboratory Quality Management Systems

Proven experience in implementing public health recommendations and strategies

Fluency in Uzbek and/or Russian and proficiency in English

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred

Knowledge about WHO's International Health Regulations, JEE assessments, One Health concepts, public health surveillance, animal health and agricultural systems, antimicrobial resistance, infectious disease outbreak investigations, and public health emergency response is desirable

Knowledge about post-Soviet health systems and working with international donors is desirable