Amref Health Africa in Kenya is the country programme office of Amref Health Africa, Africa’s largest International Health NGO. This is the largest and oldest country programme in Africa with an average annual budget of USD 40million.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be responsible for the collation and analysis of information from all the network, manage feedback and complaints from the network
• Take charge of the general administration of National ISRS for the Ministry of Health
• Take charge of the general administration of National ISRS for the Ministry of Health
• Liaise with all the stakeholders to ensure that ISRS resources are mapped and facilitate the resupply of commodities to the country
• Coordinate Quarterly stakeholders’ review meetings on ISRS activity implementation and operationalization
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including IPC standards, Biosafety and biosecurity through ongoing training and adherence to established protocols.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive and review quarterly report from the county ISRS focal persons
• Serve as the primary point of contact for specimen-related inquiries from internal departments, external partners, and clients
• Maintain detailed records of specimen transfers, including chain of custody documentation, tracking logs, and incident reports
• Generate regular reports on specimen volume, turnaround times, and quality metrics for management review
• Stay informed about relevant regulations and guidelines governing specimen handling, transportation, and privacy

Education and experience

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Laboratory Sciences with integrated results-based management as applied in the health sector as one of the areas of expertise
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in laboratory management; experience working with national and counties, especially in program implementation
• Officer should be registered and a valid a license from the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist Board (KMLTTB).
• Strong knowledge and work experience in planning and implementing sample transportation strategies including monitoring and evaluation is required.