Job Opportunity: Clinical Mentor

The Georgetown University Center for Global Health Practice and Impact (CGHPI) serves countries to improve their population health and wellbeing and to safeguard against health-related threats by advancing the use of evidence and human-centered enterprise architecture on the path towards achieving equity and social justice. To achieve this mission, we catalyze the uptake, spread, and implementation of innovations; triangulate data from different sources,

and tailor visualization of the information for each audience; design and implement integrated service delivery models; support communities of practice to inform policy and practice through efficient data use and horizontal and vertical collaboration; disseminate best practices and evidence globally through open source learning networks; build global, collaborative, multi-disciplinary, and interprofessional networks; undertake research that is informed by local needs; and invest in local leadership to own, provide oversight, and sustain implemented interventions. Georgetown University, through CGHPI, has recently received an award from US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) through funding from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to support HIV response efforts in Cameroon for achievement of HIV epidemic control to implement a program titled Translating Data and Evidence into Impact (TIDE). As a result, CGHPI is recruiting for the program implementation position of Clinical Mentor/Laboratory Technician. All prospective candidates must be fluent in French and working knowledge of English. These positions will be based in the Center or East Regions.

Position Title: Clinical Mentor/Laboratory Technician
Reports To: Integrated Service Delivery/Improvement Team Lead (Centre Region).
Location of Work: Yaoundé Cameroon
Duration: Temporary Assignment (TA)
Number of positions: 1

Position Overview: The Clinical Mentor/Laboratory Technician will work closely with the ISDI Specialist and ISDI Team Lead to support HIV care and treatment facilities in the provision of comprehensive , quality care to people living with HIV and, in particular, to priority and key population groups. He (She) will be based in facilities with a cluster of 2 to 4 facilities to support, coordinate, supervise and mentor and oversee program activities. He (She) will provide technical assistance to the coordinator of the ART clinic and his team to ensure TIDE

implementation in all facilities in his/her cluster. He (She) will participate in a variety of activities attached under two main themes: 1) patient care and treatment at facility level through the provision of nursing and medical care as appropriate to ensure optimized care continuum for patients; 2) support site management including implementation, monitoring and oversight of TIDE project activities and clinical services offered.

Essential Functions

Train (on-site) and mentor lab and non-lab staff (APS) at the facility on the protocols for realizing pre-analytical, analytical (where it applies) and post-analytical HIV rapid testing, CD4, EID/ PCR and Viral Load testing phases
Ensure documentation of all processes in lab logs / manuals and forms as needed
· Collaborate with site lab head in distributing testing panels to other testing points for Laboratory Quality Assessment
· Ensure documentation of the National/international EQA scheme in the site laboratory.
· Ensure compliance via implementation of corrective actions
· Facilitate CGHPI TA visits in assisting with the review of laboratory notes, charts and graphs for trends and shifts in quality standards
· Support CGHPI with advocacy to the site lab lead and/or the Hospital management toward laboratory continuous quality improvement
· Submit lab report to CGHPI and GTR as required/requested
· Mentor APS and other agents involved in HIV testing
· Oversees the overall function of the viral load/EID/PCR consumable (collection kits, cryotubes, needles, etc.) management in the facility
· Collect samples and processes (centrifuges, separates and aliquots the plasma, store), packages and ensures transportation to ensure efficient sample referral
Ensure an efficient work flow in sample movement logistics
Take custody of all viral load/EID samples stored in the facility and subsequent movement to testing facilities
Identify viral load/EID sample collection dates of patients
Ensure all VL /EID results are filed in patient’s file in collaboration with other facility staff
· Work with other clinical staff to ensure all patients eligible for VL are listed and contacted to come and have their samples collected
· Perform any other duties as requested by the lab/facility lead as a team member
Qualifications, Skills and Specifications
· Degree in Biomedical sciences
· At least two (2) years of work experience in HIV related laboratory work
· Clear understanding of the lab system in Cameroon and the sample courier system of VL, EID and TB sputum samples
· Team player with good communication skills
· Ability to train and function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Registration with the relevant health professional regulatory authority.
· Ability to communicate in French fluently.
· Ability to communicate in English will be an added advantage but not mandatory

Instructions for Submitting Applications
1. All applications should be submitted electronically to TIDECameroon@georgetown.edu

2. Please mention in the subject line of the email the position for which you are applying
3. Applications should include 3 references that are familiar with the applicant’s work experience preferably in the last 3-5 years. References should include contact information including daytime phone and e-mail address
4. All applications should include a cover letter that details one’s suitability for the job highlighting key
functional areas expected qualifications and experiences
5. Candidates should attach a 3-page CV/Resume that highlights one’s key achievements in areas relevant to the job
6. Job-related stated qualifications and experience are the basic minimum requirements that each applicant must meet to be considered for an interview
7. All applicants should include daytime phone contact information
8. Deadline for application is 22nd December 2022, Applications received after the deadline will not be considered

Georgetown University Center for Global Health Practice and Impact through its local entity Georgetown Global Health Cameroon is an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified persons to apply regardless of gender, ethnicity, or any other status variable