{"id":8877,"date":"2026-06-22T09:01:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T09:01:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/uncategorized\/senior-laboratory-coordinator-at-cidrz\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T09:01:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T09:01:39","slug":"senior-laboratory-coordinator-at-cidrz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/jobs\/lusaka\/senior-laboratory-coordinator-at-cidrz\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Laboratory Coordinator at CIDRZ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Senior Laboratory Coordinator at CIDRZ\", \"description\": \"Description:\\n\\n\\n\\nReports to Deputy Chief of Party. The incumbent will be responsible for TB specific diagnostic\/laboratory support and will work in close collaboration with other staff under the TB department. The incumbent will oversee TB diagnostic support to the National TB programme including responsibilities in identifying staff training needs, EQA program, quality management systems, laboratory information systems and supplies management.\\n\\nMain Duties:\\n\\n \\tSupports implementation of activities in line with the National TB Strategic Plan\\n \\tCollaborate with other partners in the country to enhance synergy of resources including strengthening of inter and intra district courier\\n \\tCollaborates with the Ministry of Health and the National Tuberculosis Control Program in identification, planning and provision of laboratory technical support at all levels\\n \\tSupporting roll out of C360 and other laboratory information systems such as DISA-Lab and eLAB\\n \\tCapacity building of MoH laboratory staff through various trainings and mentorship on\u00a0GeneXpert, smear microscopy, external quality assessment (EQA), DataToCare connectivity platform, DISA-Lab, and eLab.\\n \\tSupports the MoH on the implementation of GeneXpert technology and other newer technologies\/ diagnostic tools including Installation, training, maintenance and proficiency monitoring\\n \\tSupports the implementation of the specimen transport system and result feedback\\n \\tFacilitating improved collaboration between the relevant laboratory focal point persons at GeneXpert sites and FOBs Scientific Limited as regards to GeneXpert technical support, preventive maintenance and repair\\n \\tConducts assessment of primary care facilities and develop plans for TB diagnostic capacity building in Supported facilities\\n \\tParticipates in development of quality management systems (QMS) for TB benches in peripheral laboratories\\n \\tStrengthens quality management systems (QMS) through technical supportive supervision and various activities.\\n \\tWorks in close collaboration with the national TB reference laboratory to plan for TB diagnostic expansion, training and EQA\\n \\tDevelops work plans and budgets for TB diagnostic support under the USAID TB LON\u00a0program\\n \\tWorks closely with the TB mentors to strengthen collaboration between the clinical and laboratory teams\\n \\tProvides technical support as required to the National TB programme\\n \\tRepresents CIDRZ at relevant Technical working groups\\n \\tParticipates in the revision of national TB documents such as TB manual and TB National Strategic Plan (NSP) etc.\\n \\tAny other duties assigned by the supervisor\\n\\nRequirements:\\n\\n \\tGrade 12 certificate\\n \\tDiploma in Biomedical Sciences, or recognized equivalent\\n \\tMinimum 5 years\u2019 experience in TB programmatic laboratory services support\\n \\tExperience in TB diagnostic setting, especially primary health facility level\\n \\tExperience with any gene Xpert connectivity software.\\n \\tDemonstrated experience in conducting EQA for primary care laboratories for both microscopy and Xpert\\n \\tDemonstrated experience supporting Installation, training, maintenance and proficiency monitoring of GeneXpert MTB RIF technology\\n \\tDemonstrated experience in capacity building\/training primary Health care staff on TB diagnostic tools in use in the national program\\n \\tAwareness and knowledge of WHO accreditation systems for Primary Health care facilities TB laboratories\\n \\tWorks under minimum supervision\\n\\nSuitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-06-22\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"CIDRZ\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"LUSAKA\", \"addressCountry\": \"ZM\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-13T23:59:59\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> CIDRZ<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> LUSAKA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> FULL_TIME<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-13<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Description:<\/p>\n<p>Reports to Deputy Chief of Party. The incumbent will be responsible for TB specific diagnostic\/laboratory support and will work in close collaboration with other staff under the TB department. The incumbent will oversee TB diagnostic support to the National TB programme including responsibilities in identifying staff training needs, EQA program, quality management systems, laboratory information systems and supplies management.<\/p>\n<p>Main Duties:<\/p>\n<p> \tSupports implementation of activities in line with the National TB Strategic Plan<br \/> \tCollaborate with other partners in the country to enhance synergy of resources including strengthening of inter and intra district courier<br \/> \tCollaborates with the Ministry of Health and the National Tuberculosis Control Program in identification, planning and provision of laboratory technical support at all levels<br \/> \tSupporting roll out of C360 and other laboratory information systems such as DISA-Lab and eLAB<br \/> \tCapacity building of MoH laboratory staff through various trainings and mentorship on\u00a0GeneXpert, smear microscopy, external quality assessment (EQA), DataToCare connectivity platform, DISA-Lab, and eLab.<br \/> \tSupports the MoH on the implementation of GeneXpert technology and other newer technologies\/ diagnostic tools including Installation, training, maintenance and proficiency monitoring<br \/> \tSupports the implementation of the specimen transport system and result feedback<br \/> \tFacilitating improved collaboration between the relevant laboratory focal point persons at GeneXpert sites and FOBs Scientific Limited as regards to GeneXpert technical support, preventive maintenance and repair<br \/> \tConducts assessment of primary care facilities and develop plans for TB diagnostic capacity building in Supported facilities<br \/> \tParticipates in development of quality management systems (QMS) for TB benches in peripheral laboratories<br \/> \tStrengthens quality management systems (QMS) through technical supportive supervision and various activities.<br \/> \tWorks in close collaboration with the national TB reference laboratory to plan for TB diagnostic expansion, training and EQA<br \/> \tDevelops work plans and budgets for TB diagnostic support under the USAID TB LON\u00a0program<br \/> \tWorks closely with the TB mentors to strengthen collaboration between the clinical and laboratory teams<br \/> \tProvides technical support as required to the National TB programme<br \/> \tRepresents CIDRZ at relevant Technical working groups<br \/> \tParticipates in the revision of national TB documents such as TB manual and TB National Strategic Plan (NSP) etc.<br \/> \tAny other duties assigned by the supervisor<\/p>\n<p>Requirements:<\/p>\n<p> \tGrade 12 certificate<br \/> \tDiploma in Biomedical Sciences, or recognized equivalent<br \/> \tMinimum 5 years\u2019 experience in TB programmatic laboratory services support<br \/> \tExperience in TB diagnostic setting, especially primary health facility level<br \/> \tExperience with any gene Xpert connectivity software.<br \/> \tDemonstrated experience in conducting EQA for primary care laboratories for both microscopy and Xpert<br \/> \tDemonstrated experience supporting Installation, training, maintenance and proficiency monitoring of GeneXpert MTB RIF technology<br \/> \tDemonstrated experience in capacity building\/training primary Health care staff on TB diagnostic tools in use in the national program<br \/> \tAwareness and knowledge of WHO accreditation systems for Primary Health care facilities TB laboratories<br \/> \tWorks under minimum supervision<\/p>\n<p>Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here Closing Date : 25th June , 2026.<br \/>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<br \/>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({<br \/>    google_ad_client: &#8220;ca-pub-1808132527602063&#8221;,<br \/>    enable_page_level_ads: true<br \/>  });<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.cidrz.org\/jobs\/view\/13431\/senior-laboratory-coordinator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: Jobweb Zambia<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-07-13 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: CIDRZ Location: LUSAKA Job Type: FULL_TIME Apply Before: 2026-07-13 Job Description Description: Reports to Deputy Chief of Party. The incumbent will be responsible for TB specific diagnostic\/laboratory support and will work in close collaboration with other staff under the TB department. 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