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Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
Location:Antananarivo
Grade:
Occupational Groups:
Biology and Chemistry
Closing Date: 2025-05-16
Functional Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise in Laboratory systems strengthening
- Project planning and coordination support
- Knowledge Management
1. Provide technical expertise in Laboratory systems strengthening
Provide technical expertise on best practices to improve the management and operation of lab systems
Lead the organization and coordination of capacity building activities for key Government of Madagascar staff in laboratory management and laboratory systems strengthening;
Maintain a close relationship with key MOPH directorates and keep abreast of current challenges in the laboratory systems in Madagascar
Represent UNOPS on key technical working groups within the Ministry of Public Health, technical and financial partners, and donors.
Support development or revision, and dissemination of relevant guidelines, training materials, or tools, and provide technical expertise for their further implementation at regional and country levels;
2. Project planning and coordination support
Support the Health Projects Manager in the planning phase of new projects by sharing local priorities and global best practices, current donor initiatives to support laboratory systems, to ensure alignment and coordination of UNOPS activities
Manage the day-to-day coordination of field activities with MOPH representatives, civil society organizations, and local NGOs.
Conduct regular field monitoring activities, and provide regular real-time updates on field activity progress and challenges to team members
3. Knowledge Management
Apply and introduce innovative approaches and good practices to build the capacity of partners and stakeholders, and to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable program results.
Keep abreast and conduct research to provide evidence for the implementation of best and cutting-edge practices in lab systems.
Assess, institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned.
Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programs and projects.
Organize and implement capacity-building initiatives to enhance the competencies
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education: |
- A Master’s degree in applied health sciences, medicine, nursing, epidemiology, or a related field is preferred.
Experience: |
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in laboratory systems in a developing country context, with demonstrated involvement in the management or provision of programs related to lab systems, surveillance, and One Health.
Experience working on the management and maintenance of Laboratory equipment and infrastructure is an asset.
Demonstrated experience collaborating directly with Ministries of Health, NGOs, and civil society organizations is required.
Willingness to undertake regular field visits;
Language Requirements: |
Full working knowledge (Fluency) in written and oral French is required.
Knowledge of English language is an asset
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