Vacancy title:
Laboratory Lead Program Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Healthcare]

Jobs at:
Eastern Provincial Health Office

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, September 8 2025

Duty Station:
Chipata - Eastern Province | Chipata | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 1 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

JOB PURPOSE: To coordinate the provision of Laboratory services in order to facilitate diagnosis and disease monitoring.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates effectively the provision of quality Laboratory Services in order to facilitate diagnosis and disease monitoring.
• Coordinates and undertakes effectively the development and implementation of capacity building interventions in order to impart appropriate skills and knowledge.
• Undertakes effectively monitoring and evaluation of laboratory services in order to develop appropriate interventions.
• Coordinates effectively laboratory quality assurance/quality improvement programs in order to ensure adherence to laboratory guidelines.
• Coordinates and undertakes effectively laboratory logistics management in order to ensure availability of laboratory reagents and supplies.
• Coordinates effectively laboratory sample courier system in order to improve Turn – Around Time (TAT).
• Coordinates and undertakes timely preparation of laboratory reports in order to facilitate decision making.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Full Grade 12 Certificate with Five O’levels.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences.
• Five (5) years relevant work experience.
• Valid practicing license and full registration with HPCZ
• Experience in PEPFAR-supported TB/HIV programs is often considered an added advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Laboratory Services coordination at management level.
• Ability to write comprehensive and analytical reports.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Ability to understand and speak local language is a must.
• Computer literate.
• Analytical skills.
• Integrity.
• Good interpersonal relationships.
• Confidentiality.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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