STRIDES Laboratory Diagnostics Officer
@ FHI 360

Hybrid
$100,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 18 hours ago

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Job Summary

The STRIDES Laboratory Diagnostics Officer provides technical guidance on laboratory and diagnostic strategies to support the STRIDES Activity. The role involves offering technical support to in-country staff, designing workplans, ensuring quality assurance, and developing management reports and technical materials.

Accountabilities

Technical Requirements: Provide technical direction and guidance, build capacity of in-country teams, manage protocols and training materials, conduct technical analysis and strategy proposals, and support research studies in collaboration with monitoring and evaluation teams.

Project Design & Implementation: Develop strategies and tools for laboratory/diagnostic components, support workplan and budget tracking, monitor deliverables and reports, and facilitate quality improvement interventions in line with international standards and assessments.

Operations Management: Oversee timelines, budgets, project spend tracking, and reporting; represent the project in donor meetings.

Project/Program Reporting: Prepare technical reports, presentations, and manuscripts summarizing STRIDES results and data analysis.

Quality Assurance: Develop quality standards, document procedures, coordinate activities to meet donor and regulatory requirements, and keep abreast of innovations in the field.

Applied Knowledge & Skills

  • Expertise in infectious disease diagnostics and field implementation
  • Experience with laboratory quality standards and technical reporting
  • Proficiency in database management and Microsoft Office
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills
  • Fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus

Education & Experience

Master's Degree in a related field with 6+ years of relevant experience in technical assistance, infectious disease diagnosis, and laboratory strengthening. Project Management certification is preferred.

Travel Requirements

10%-25% travel.

Compensation & Benefits

US-based salary range: USD 93,000 - USD 104,000 annually with additional benefits such as pension contributions, paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.

Equal Opportunity & Safeguarding

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and safeguarding. All offers of employment are subject to screening checks.

Key skills/competency

  • Technical Guidance
  • Laboratory Diagnostics
  • Quality Assurance
  • Project Management
  • Reporting
  • Capacity Building
  • Data Analysis
  • Protocol Management
  • Strategic Implementation
  • Stakeholder Communication

How to Get Hired at FHI 360

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight lab diagnostics expertise and project management skills.
  • Review FHI 360 culture: Understand their mission, values, and global presence.
  • Emphasize technical skills: Detail experience in infectious disease diagnostics and quality assurance.
  • Prepare examples: Provide clear examples of capacity building and team support.
  • Research industry standards: Familiarize with current international lab quality benchmarks.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review infectious disease diagnostic techniques.
Study laboratory quality assurance standards.
Practice data analysis using Excel or similar tools.
Understand workplan and budget tracking methods.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging project experience.
Explain a time you managed team conflicts.
How do you handle tight deadlines?
Discuss adapting to new technical standards.

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