Vacancies at the AFRICAN SOCIETY FOR LABORATORY MEDICINE

 Learning Journey Officer

Job type: Full-time

Duty station:  TBC with occasional travel to implementing countries

Contract duration: 6- months

Reports to: Learning and Training Implementation Manager / Education Advisor

Works closely with: Country Coordinators, Technical Specialists, Project Lead and ASLM Academy team

ASLM Background

The African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) is a Pan‐African professional body, working to advocate for the critical role and needs of laboratory medicine and networks throughout Africa. Africa is rapidly growing but faces major health challenges including epidemics of HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, and new priorities such as Ebola and other global health security threats. Strengthened laboratory capacity and surveillance in Africa are critical to overcoming the burden of disease and ensuring a healthy future for the continent. ASLM addresses these challenges by working collaboratively with governments, local and international organizations, implementing partners, and the private sector.

Purpose of the role

The Learning Journey Officer will support the effective implementation and administration of SELF’s ASLM Academy learning programmes, ensuring a smooth, engaging, and inclusive learning experience for youth across participating countries. The position will coordinate learner enrolment, digital learning activities, training schedules, learner communications, and progress tracking, working closely with the Learning and Training Implementation Manager, Country Coordinators, and technical teams. The Officer will help ensure that learning activities are delivered efficiently, learners receive timely support, and training records and performance data are accurately maintained.

Major Duties and Responsibilities.

1. A. Learning Programme Coordination and Administration

• Support the planning, scheduling, and coordination of learning activities across SELF training tracks and participating countries.
• Work with Country Coordinators and trainers to facilitate timely delivery of digital, classroom-based, and practical learning activities.
• Maintain training calendars, learner schedules, and programme documentation.
• Coordinate the preparation and distribution of learning materials, training resources, and learner communications.

• Digital Learning Platform and Learner Management

• Manage day-to-day administration of SELF learning activities on the ASLM Academy Learning Management System (LMS).
• Coordinate learner registration, enrolment, course access, and tracking of learning progress.
• Upload and organize approved learning content, assessments, and supporting resources in collaboration with the Learning and Training Implementation Manager.
• Provide first-line support to learners and trainers experiencing difficulties accessing or navigating digital learning resources.
• Generate LMS reports on participation, course completion, and learner engagement.

• Learner Engagement and Support

• Serve as a central point of contact for learner-related administrative and digital learning inquiries.
• Coordinate learner orientation and onboarding activities to ensure participants understand programme requirements and learning expectations.
• Monitor learner participation and identify individuals requiring additional support, working with Country Coordinators to address barriers to completion.
• Facilitate learner feedback collection and support improvements to the overall learning experience.
• Promote accessible and inclusive participation across different learner groups and country contexts.

• Training Assessment and Certification Support

• Coordinate administrative arrangements for learner assessments and competency evaluations in accordance with approved procedures.
• Maintain accurate learner assessment records and completion documentation.
• Support the processing and issuance of training certificates and digital credentials for learners who meet established requirements.
• Ensure learner records are securely maintained and accessible to authorized programme personnel.

• Learning Monitoring, Reporting and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date databases of learner enrolment, attendance, participation, completion, and certification.
• Prepare regular learning implementation updates and performance summaries for the Learning and Training Implementation Manager.
• Track operational issues affecting learning delivery and follow up with relevant teams to resolve them.
• Document learner feedback, implementation challenges, and lessons learned to support programme improvements.

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Public Health, Project Management, Computer science or a related field.
• Additional training or certification in digital learning, LMS administration, or instructional design is an advantage.

Experience

• At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in training coordination, education programme administration, or digital learning support.
• Practical experience administering learning management systems, preferably Moodle or a comparable platform.
• Experience coordinating blended learning programmes, including online and face-to-face training.
• Experience managing learner records, training schedules, assessments, and certification processes.
• Experience working in multi-country programmes or health workforce development initiatives is desirable.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational, coordination, and administrative skills.
• Proficiency in learning management systems and common digital productivity tools.
• Ability to manage learner databases, monitor progress, and generate training reports.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and learner support skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines.
• Understanding of inclusive learning approaches and learner engagement principles.
• Proficiency in English; French is a strong advantage.

Disclaimer

ASLM is an equal opportunity employer and selects its employees based solely on their skills, qualifications and suitability for the job.

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Learning and Training Implementation Manager – Education Advisor

Position title:  Learning and Training Implementation Manager – Education Advisor

Job type: Full-time

Duty station:  Africa – TBC

Contract duration: 12-months renewable

Reports to: Project Lead

Works closely with: Learning Journey Officer, Technical Specialists, Country Coordinators, Country Engagement Lead

ASLM Background

The African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) is a Pan‐African professional body, working to advocate for the critical role and needs of laboratory medicine and networks throughout Africa. Africa is rapidly growing but faces major health challenges including epidemics of HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, and new priorities such as Ebola and other global health security threats. Strengthened laboratory capacity and surveillance in Africa are critical to overcoming the burden of disease and ensuring a healthy future for the continent. ASLM addresses these challenges by working collaboratively with governments, local and international organizations, implementing partners, and the private sector.

Purpose of the role

The Learning and Training Implementation Manager/Education Advisor will provide technical leadership and oversight of the design, adaptation, implementation, and quality assurance of Skilling and Empowering Laboratory Workforce for the Future’s (SELF) learning programmes across participating countries. The position will ensure coherence and quality across physical and digital training content, competency assessments, and qualification pathways, while supporting engaging, accessible, and effective learning experiences. Working closely with technical experts, the Learning Journey Officer, and country implementation teams, the Manager will ensure that training programmes meet established quality standards and respond to the skills required for youth employment and entrepreneurship.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1.  Curriculum Development and Instructional Design

• Lead the instructional design, adaptation, and integration of competency-based curricula across SELF and ASLM Academy training tracks.
• Work with subject matter experts to translate technical content into structured, engaging learning journeys incorporating digital, classroom-based, and practical learning.
• Ensure alignment between learning objectives, training materials, instructional methods, assessments, and expected competencies.
• Integrate employability, entrepreneurship, and other relevant transferable skills into learning pathways.

2. Training Implementation and Quality Assurance

• Establish training delivery standards, implementation guidelines, and quality assurance processes across countries.
• Provide technical oversight of training implementation, working with Country Coordinators and the Learning Journey Officer to address delivery challenges.
• Coordinate the technical design of training-of-trainers programmes and ensure trainers are prepared to deliver approved curricula.
• Review learner performance, trainer feedback, and training evaluation results to inform continuous improvement.

3. Digital Learning and Learner Experience

• Ensure effective integration of digital learning content and practical training within the ASLM Academy platform.
• Provide instructional design guidance to the Learning Journey Officer and relevant digital learning specialists.
• Promote accessible and inclusive learning approaches appropriate for different learner profiles and country contexts.

4. Assessment, Certification and Qualifications

• Oversee the development and application of competency-based assessment frameworks and tools.
• Ensure consistent assessment and certification standards across participating countries.
• Provide technical support to national stakeholders working toward recognition of training programmes and qualifications.

5. E. Technical Coordination, Monitoring and Reporting

• Coordinate with Technical Specialists, Country Coordinators, and the Learning Journey Officer to ensure technical consistency across training tracks.
• Monitor learning quality, training completion, and competency attainment against agreed programme indicators.
• Contribute technical inputs to programme reports, implementation reviews, and programme improvement plans.

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Education, Instructional Design, Health Professions Education, Laboratory Sciences, Public Health, Medicine or a related discipline. Masters degree is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, training implementation, or workforce capacity development.
• Demonstrated experience in competency-based education, blended learning, and practical skills assessment.
• Experience supporting large-scale or multi-country training programmes, preferably in healthcare or technical education.
• Familiarity with learning management systems, digital learning technologies, and qualification frameworks.
• Strong technical coordination, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in English; French is an advantage

Disclaimer

ASLM is an equal opportunity employer and selects its employees based solely on their skills, qualifications and suitability for the job.

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Country Stakeholder and Liaison Manager – SELF Project

Job type: Full-time

Duty station: Respective SELF implementing country (Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, South Sudan or Zimbabwe)

Contract duration: To be confirmed

Reports to: Designated Project Lead

Works closely with: Country Engagement Lead, Learning Journey Officer, Technical Specialists, Finance Analyst, national partners

ASLM Background

The African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) is a Pan‐African professional body, working to advocate for the critical role and needs of laboratory medicine and networks throughout Africa. Africa is rapidly growing but faces major health challenges including epidemics of HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, and new priorities such as Ebola and other global health security threats. Strengthened laboratory capacity and surveillance in Africa are critical to overcoming the burden of disease and ensuring a healthy future for the continent. ASLM addresses these challenges by working collaboratively with governments, local and international organizations, implementing partners, and the private sector.

Purpose of the role

The Country Stakeholder and Liaison Manager will coordinate day-to-day implementation of the SELF youth empowerment programme at country level, ensuring effective delivery of training, practical learning, and youth employment initiatives. The position will serve as the principal operational liaison with national stakeholders, training institutions, laboratories, employers, and participating youth. Working with the SELF Project Lead, Country Engagement Lead, and technical teams, the Manager will translate strategic partnerships into operational activities, monitor country progress, and facilitate pathways to employment and entrepreneurship.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of approved country workplans, training schedules, and programme activities, identifying and escalating operational challenges.
• Organize country-level training arrangements, including facilities, equipment, materials, practical training sites, and local logistics.
• Maintain working relationships with Ministries of Health, training institutions, laboratories, employers, and other national partners; follow up on commitments secured through the Country Engagement Lead.
• Coordinate national stakeholder consultations, technical meetings, workforce needs assessment inputs, and local validation of training priorities.
• Coordinate transparent recruitment and selection of eligible youth in accordance with approved criteria, with attention to inclusion and equitable participation.
• Work with trainers, technical teams, and the Learning Journey Officer to support training delivery, learner participation, competency assessments, and accurate learner records.
• Identify barriers to learner participation and coordinate timely local support to improve retention and completion.
• Facilitate internships, workplace learning, mentorship, and links to employers and entrepreneurship support organizations; track graduate transitions.
• Collect and validate country-level monitoring data, maintain implementation records, and prepare timely country progress updates.
• Support country activity forecasts, procurement planning, and financial documentation in coordination with the Finance Analyst, without assuming financial approval authority.
• Document lessons learned, partner feedback, and implementation improvements; perform other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Laboratory Sciences, Education, Project Management, Development Studies, or a related field; postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• At least five years’ relevant experience coordinating health, education, workforce development, or youth empowerment programmes.
• Demonstrated experience in country-level programme implementation, stakeholder engagement, and partnership coordination.
• Experience supporting training delivery, internships, youth employment, or entrepreneurship initiatives is desirable.
• Understanding of national health systems, training institutions, and youth employment structures.
• Strong organizational, communication, reporting, problem-solving, and digital collaboration skills
• Fluency in the relevant country working language; English and/or French proficiency as appropriate

Disclaimer

ASLM is an equal opportunity employer and selects its employees based solely on their skills, qualifications and suitability for the job.

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