Recruitment Notice: Malaria Diagnostics/Laboratory Advisor

Reach Out
Human Resource Department
Job Advert
Job Title Malaria Diagnostics/ Laboratory Advisor
Job Reference 583/REO/R1/B/SW23
Department Health
Location Far North, Cameroon

Contract type Full time
Application Deadline 13/03/2023
Reach Out seeks a Malaria Diagnostics/ Laboratory Advisor for an upcoming USAID-funded
malaria project in Cameroon. This project will support the National Malaria Control Program
(NMCP) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) in implementing activities to reduce malaria morbidity
and maternal and child mortality. The project will operate over a 5-year period.
This position is contingent upon an award from USAID. Cameroonian nationals are strongly
encouraged to apply.

Roles and Responsibilities
– Assist in providing technical leadership, assessing and closing gaps, and ensuring high-
quality malaria diagnostic services.
– Provide technical assistance for malaria diagnostics and quality assurance to the NMCP,
national, and regional laboratories.
– Participate in the development and/or revision or updating of national laboratory policies
and guidelines, manuals, and bench aids for malaria diagnostics.
– Build the capacity of facility-based health care providers through structured training,
mentorship, and supportive supervision.
– Ensure PMI sites participate in malaria-related external quality assurance.
– Participate in annual work planning and contribute to the preparation of technical donor
reports.

– Maintaining excellent working relationships with in-country stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
– A degree in medical laboratory sciences or a related field
– The candidate must be a citizen of Cameroon with work experience in the country.
– At least 8 years of experience in medical laboratory service delivery, including at least five
years of malaria diagnosis experience
– Demonstrated ability to collaborate on collaborative projects with multiple partners.
– Experience with USAID and/or other donors is preferred.
– demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
– willingness to travel extensively in Cameroon
– Fluency in English and French is desired.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested and qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to
hiring@reachoutcm.org and copy ettaarnold@reachoutcm.org, or deposit an enclosed
application at the Reach Out Head Office at Small Soppo, Wonganga, Buea, SWR.