Laboratory & Diagnostic Officer

JobSummary:

The Laboratory and Diagnostic Officerprovidesbasic technical support andassistancein laboratory systems strengthening and diagnostics under the STRIDES Morocco Activity. The position supports the day-to-day implementation of laboratory-related activities under the guidance of the Senior Laboratory and Diagnostic Officerassistswith the development of technical materials and reports and contributes to workplan preparation and progress documentation. Working closely with the senior technical team relevant government counterparts and in-country partners the Officer will support the delivery of laboratory and diagnostic interventionsmonitoractivity progress andassistin building the capacity of the national laboratory system.

Accountabilities:

• Assistsin providing technical support for the implementation of laboratory systems strengthening and diagnostic activities in alignment with Moroccos national health priorities and STRIDES Morocco workplan objectives.

• Supports engagement with the Ministry of Health and relevant government counterparts by preparing documentationlogistics and follow-up materials for technical meetings and activities.

• Contributes to the development and dissemination of laboratory-related tools guidelines training materials and standard operating procedures.

• Monitors andmaintainsproject protocols instruments data sets manuals training materials and reports related to laboratory systems and diagnostics.

• Conducts searchesofpublished literature and technical resources on evolving issues in laboratory systems diagnostics and global health security.

• Contributes to the development and sharing of lessons learned knowledge products innovations and best practices related to laboratory strengthening in Morocco.

• Works closely with the assigned technical team to ensure laboratory activities are implemented according to standard operating procedures and project quality standards.

• Provides quality control and quality assurance support for laboratory-related technical outputs and deliverables.

• Supports workplan preparation finalization andtracking ofactivity progress against approved timelines.

• Participates in client and funder meetings andassistswith the preparation of related reports and presentations.

• Provides administrative and logistical support for technical training events workshops field visits and other laboratory-related activities.

• Supports preparation of quarterly and annual progress reports and other required project documentation.

• Gathers information data and statistics needed to provide evidence for reports presentations and technical papers.

• Assistswith compiling technical content including reports presentations and manuscripts.

• Participates in data review processes and supports the use of data for decision-making.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Basic working knowledge of laboratory systems biosafety and quality management principles relevant to public health programs.

• Familiarity with Moroccos public health system and national laboratory landscape.

• Basic understanding of diagnostic methods and laboratory quality standards (e.g. ISO 15189 SLIPTA) as they apply to national health systems.

• Proficiencywith database management software and online search tools.

• Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political contextual and ethical issues in assigned areas.

• Articulate professional and able to communicate in a clear positive manner with clients government counterparts and staff.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; professionalproficiencyin Arabic French and English.

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

• Demonstratedproficiencywith using Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to analyze and interpret dataidentifyerrors and prepare reports.

• Ability to solve problems and implement corrective action as needed.