Laboratory Systems Strengthening Advisor Job at Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) - Career Opportunity in Uganda
Vacancy title:Laboratory Systems Strengthening Advisor
Jobs at:
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Deadline of this Job:
not later than 5th February 2018
Duty Station:
Gulu, Uganda
JOB DETAILS:
Background:
The mission of the infectious Diseases institute (IDI) is to build capacity of health systems in Africa for the delivery of sustainable, high quality care and prevention of HIV/AIDS and related infectious diseases through training, research, and advanced clinical services. IDI wishes to recruit three competent candidates to fill the following positions in the training department and in another newly acquired project;
Position: Laboratory Systems Strengthening Advisor
Classification: Fixed term contract, Full time
Vacancy Code: LSSAX01
Reports to: Head of Training Department (IDI)
Position summary
This is a full-time position and the person will be based in Gulu at the RHITES-North Acholi Activity field office. The Laboratory Systems Advisor will provide laboratory logistical support, technical assistance, and onsite support advisory services to the teams providing laboratory services in the target districts, with the aim of strengthening the role of laboratory services in the provision of quality integrated health services in relation to Malaria, TB, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition, MNCH, Reproductive Health, Family Planning, Water and Sanitation. He/she will also supervise the facility based Lab teams and ensure timely submission of drug requisitions from the facilities to National Medical Stores and monitor delivery of drugs to the facilities. He/ she will also serve as the link between the field teams, RHITES-North Acholi and other relevant laboratory services stakeholders like MoH/CDC.
Educational Requirements and Employment Experience:
- Laboratory Scientist and Laboratory Technologist with at least seven (7) years post
- qualification experience working in a laboratory setting.
- Experience working as a technical trainer in various laboratory diagnostic service areas e.g. LQMS, Bio risk management, Lab SPARS, Malaria is mandatory. Experience working in a laboratory management position is an added advantage.
- A relevant higher qualification, e.g. Master's degree in medical Laboratory sciences, public health or related field is an added advantage.
- Extensive experience working in public health laboratory service delivery in Uganda.
- Registration with the appropriate regulatory authority in Uganda, mandatory
Job application procedure
IDI will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. Candidates that know that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position, please send their CV5, which should include details E of email address (if any), present position, current remuneration, Certificate/ testimonials and address of three (3% Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address not later than 5th February 2018. (Email your application and CV to hr@idi.co.ug and let's save the environment).
Key Notes:
- IDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process
- Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one document .
- Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for your email
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Infectious Diseases Institute -- IDI Knowledge Centre, Makerere University Main Campus
College of Health Sciences, Makerere University
P.0. Box 224-18, Kampala, Uganda
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