OVERVIEW

The
USAID-funded Global Health Supply Chain-Procurement & Supply Management
project (GHSC-PSM) is being implemented by Chemonics International. The focus
of the project in Indonesia is to provide technical assistance in supply chain
management to the Ministry of Health for HIV, TB, and laboratory commodities,
in support of the national HIV/AIDS and TB programs in the country. At the
national level, the project supports the Directorate of Direct Infectious
Disease Control (Sub-directorates HIV/AIDS and TB), the Directorate of Quality
and Health Services Accreditation (Laboratory services), and the Directorate of
Public Medicine and Health Supplies. At the provincial level, the project
provides support to Jakarta and Papua provinces. The Sub-directorate of
HIV-AIDS has requested that USAID support the development of a laboratory
strategy for the National AIDS Program (NAP) similar to what has been done with
TB laboratories. USAID with PEPFAR funding works toward the 90-90-90 strategy
which includes Viral Load (VL) testing. In order to make sure 90% of those
HIV-positive individuals on treatment have VL testing demonstrating lowering of
VL it is necessary to have a network of HIV laboratories doing VL testing and a
national strategy in place.

The
Laboratory Activity Manager will provide technical and operational support for
program coordination and laboratory strengthening for these programs. This
position reports to the Technical Director of the GHSC-PSM Project in
Indonesia.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In line with the above needs
and in close collaboration with Subdit HIV/AIDS, this scope of work includes may
include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.    
Support the MOH
to develop new, and or scale-up existing specimen transport/referral
mechanisms, to move specimens between facilities for diagnostic testing

a.       
Review existing
specimen transport mechanisms within Indonesia.

b.       
Engage in expert
consultation to help develop additional locally-based solutions or identify
existing logistics “movement” mechanisms within other disease or sector areas

c.        
Develop a system
to monitor or evaluate specimen transport/referral and reporting back of
results based on quantifiable indicators and performance- based remuneration

d.       
Work with Global
Fund, Linkages and other USG partners on the above activities.

2.    
Support Subdit
HIV/AIDS to develop and implement a viral load testing strategy, including
stock monitoring, reporting of results.

3.     Support Subdit HIV/AIDS and other partners to develop
a national laboratory networking strategy.

4.     Support Subdit HIV/AIDS in designing a supply chain
for HIV Laboratory commodities including roll out in national, provincial and
district level.

5.     Provide analysis and recommendation to strengthening
reporting and recording of HIV RDTs and other non-ARV commodities

6.    
Provide input for quantification and forecasting
mechanism for HIV laboratory commodities.

7.    
Provide mentorship, training and capacity building of the
HIV Laboratory services related to “Test and Start program” for facilities in
Jakarta and Papua provinces.

8.    
Provide mentorship, training and support to a team of
designated laboratory staff in Jakarta and Papua to strengthening their
capacity related with HIV laboratory services.

9.    
Support Subdit TB and CTB in the implementation of GenXpert
machines, including data connectivity and strategic procurement management of
related equipment and maintenance considerations.

10.  Support
joint service delivery program between HIV and TB for treatment sites in
Jakarta and Papua by providing laboratory technical support and mentoring.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• A
  clinical degree or a degree in public health, biomedical or microbiology.
• Three
  to five years of experience in health programs, preferable in health care
  supply chain management. Experience working in TB and HIV programs.
• Demonstrated
  strong relationship and coordination with HIV and TB Program at the national or
  provincial level.
• Demonstrated
  understanding of supply chain concepts.
• Demonstrated
  analytical and problem solving skills to measure outcomes of project activities
  and support project supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor,
  supervise, and train health staff.
• Ability to contribute to capacity
  building efforts and work with colleagues in diverse cultures.
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to communicate
  effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Location of Assignment

The location of assignment is
Jakarta, Indonesia. Intermittent local travel, including to Papua, may be
required.

Supervision

The Laboratory HIV/TB
Activity Manager will report directly to the Technical Director of the GHSC-PSM
Project in Indonesia or his/her designee.

If you possess the necessary
qualifications, please submit your job application, consisting of updated
curriculum vitae, references, and cover letter to this email: [email protected]

Please write in the subject
of the e-mail “Laboratory HIV/TB Activity Manager” + name of candidate.

Deadline: Open
until filled.

No telephone inquiries,
please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an equal
opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its
selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age,
or other legally protected characteristics.

— rian hapsari