Technical Advisor, Laboratory Systems

MSH seeks a Laboratory Systems Technical Advisor for a potential 5-year CDC-funded Global Health Security (GHS) program aimed at improving countries’ ability to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats. The project will partner with Ministries of Health and other governmental institutions to strengthen systems needed to address naturally occurring outbreaks as well as intentional or accidental releases of high-consequence pathogens.
** This position is subject to project award and funding. The job location is flexible to candidates in Arlington, VA and other locations in the U.S.*
* ** OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
** Laboratory Systems Technical Advisor provides technical leadership and oversight for all laboratory strengthening activities, ensuring high-quality implementation and compliance with CDC and MSH standards. S/he works closely with Ministries of Health, national public health laboratories, CDC experts, and other health system actors to improve diagnostic capability, quality management systems, biosafety/biosecurity, The Laboratory Systems Technical Advisor contributes to planning, documentation, coordination, and reporting across the project.

They will also contribute to business and resource development activities as requested.
** SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
** Lead activities to improve quality assurance, capacity strengthening, proficiency testing, and adherence.

Minimum of 7+ years of experience strengthening laboratory systems in LMICs.Experience working with Ministries of Health, government bodies, national reference laboratories, CDC, and global laboratory partners.

- Familiarity with IHR, WHO laboratory frameworks, and CDC laboratory strengthening guidance.

Strong training, mentorship, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Fluency in English is required and proficiency in French is preferred.
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