CAPACITY BUILDING SPECIALIST

Provide programmatic and technical guidance to supported institutions in managing laboratory human resources and technical capacity building activities.

Develop training policies and plans relevant for an HIV/AIDS and TB laboratory programme.

Spearhead the strategic design and implementation of capacity building activities of APIN laboratory programme.

Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop pool of Laboratory training curricula and supporting resources materials for national use.

Provide technical assistance to lab personel of supported institutions to identify and participate in continuing professional development (CDP) programmes that are specific to their needs.

Conduct systematic review of effectiveness of training programmes and effect modifications as deemed necessary.

Conduct periodic training needs assessment to determine existing training gaps.

Develop training evaluation and assessment tools to measure the outcome of training programmes.

A Master’s degree in any relevant Laboratory discipline with professional certification of either AIMLT/FIMLT and a minimum of 7 years post qualification experience. Previous experience working with an international development organization will be added advantage.

Ability to organize and coordinate training programme and meetings

Report writing skills

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative.