Technical Advisor for Laboratory Systems Strengthening (LSS) to the Director of CSEW, DOS LEAP Global - Uzbekistan

About the role

The Technical Advisor for LSS will provide technical expertise and support to the Director of Center of Sanitary, Epidemiology, and Welfare (CSEW) Services, Ministry of Health, in carrying out life-saving humanitarian assistance (LHA) service delivery in full alignment with the new Presidential Executive Order (EO) directives. The Advisor will focus on implementing recommendations related to epidemiology from the Joint External Evaluation (JEE) and raising the demonstrated capacity of the Government of Uzbekistan to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks and public health emergencies. The Advisor will provide day-to-day support to enhance the capacity of CSEW in managing epidemiological activities.

Responsibilities

• JEE Recommendations Implementation:
• Analyze and prioritize the JEE recommendations related to laboratory systems strengthening, with a focus on improving laboratory quality management systems.
• Monitor and report on the progress of implementing the JEE recommendations on LSS in the context of approved Global Health Security Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks.
• Technical Support:
• Provide day-to-day technical support to the Director of CSEW on LSS issues.
• Assist in designing, implementing, and evaluating laboratory systems and procedures.
• Assist in developing LSS content for proposed policies, strategies, standard operating procedures, and protocols.
• Provide expertise in specimen referral and transport systems, laboratory quality management systems, laboratory testing capacity modalities, and laboratory diagnostics.
• Assist Technical Working Groups (TWGs) in providing LSS advice to the CSEW and multisectoral steering committees.
• Capacity Building:
• Provide input to and/or conduct training sessions and workshops to build the LSS capacity of CSEW staff.
• Develop training materials and resources on laboratory best practices and standards.
• Coordination and Collaboration:
• Collaborate with Secretariats, other departments, and stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to strengthening the national laboratory system.
• Participate in meetings and discussions related to LSS and public health.
• Reporting and Documentation:
• Prepare detailed reports on the implementation of JEE recommendations pertaining to strengthening laboratory systems.
• Document best practices and lessons learned from national LSS projects and initiatives.
• Provide LSS-related indicator-related information and data to DoS, as requested and in accordance with Ministry of Health guidelines and procedures.
• Advisory Role:
• Provide strategic advice to the Director of CSEW on LSS matters.
• Stay updated on the latest developments and trends in LSS and public health.
• Cross-Sectoral health:
• Advocate and promote an integrated cross-sectoral health approach.
• Establish working relationships with stakeholders including other Government of Uzbekistan entities, such as the Committee for Veterinary and Livestock Development

Benefits

Additional Information

Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world. At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded. LEAP Program Description Global Solutions Ventures (GSV) - a joint-venture partnership between ZemiTek, LLC and Dexis Consulting Group - is implementing the Long-term Exceptional Technical Assistance Project (LEAP Global), a mechanism originally used by USAID to battle against infectious diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases, and pandemic influenza. As of July 1, 2025, LEAP Global transitioned to the U.S. Department of State (DOS). This initiative aims to address the complex human resource challenges faced by national infectious disease programs in the USA-supported countries. The intervention of this project is to hire and embed technical expert advisors and subject matter experts within government entities. By directly embedding the technical expertise within the national programs, LEAP provides long-term, sustainable lifesaving support to empower host governments to lead and manage key aspects of their infectious disease portfolios and improve coordination between the U.S. Government and the host country.

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