Proficiency Testing (PT) Panel Production Specialist

Project Background

The Government of Ethiopia has received financial support from the World Bank to undertake key activities under the Africa CDC Regional Investment Financing Project aimed at strengthening regional infectious disease detection and response systems. The Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), as one of the implementing agencies, is seeking a Proficiency Testing (PT) Panel Production Specialist with strong qualifications and experience.

Position Overview

The PT Panel Production Specialist will support the Ethiopian Public Health Institute in designing, producing, and managing PT panels for the national health laboratory quality assurance programs. The specialist will ensure that EPHI meets ISO/IEC 17043:2023 standards as a Proficiency Testing provider and maintains the capacity to manage all proficiency testing schemes implemented in the country in accordance with national and international guidelines. This role strengthens the quality and reliability of laboratory diagnostic services across the nation.

Contract Details

• Duration: One year with possibility of extension based on funding availability and performance
• Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, produce, and conduct quality control and standardization of PT panels
• Distribute PT panels and collect participant results
• Analyze results and provide feedback reports to participants
• Provide technical support for the development and implementation of PT panel production and EQA program expansion roadmaps
• Develop guidelines and protocols to ensure sustainable production of standardized panels
• Support continuous provision of reliable External Quality Assessment (EQA) services at all levels of the national health laboratory system
• Ensure consistent operation and management of all proficiency testing schemes in accordance with national and international guidelines