Clinical Research and Laboratory Sciences-Senior Technical Specialist (Human Health) Job at FHI 360 - Career Opportunity in Uganda
Vacancy title:Clinical Research and Laboratory Sciences-Senior Technical Specialist (Human Health)
Jobs at:
FHI 360
Deadline of this Job:
not later than 5th March 2018
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Job details:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication and social marketing-creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and all U.S. states and territories. As we evolve to meet the challenges of the future, we stand committed to the principles that have guided our organization for the last 40+ years. Our work continues to be grounded in research and science, strengthened by partnerships and focused on building the capacity of individuals, communities and countries to succeed.
FHI 360 seeks to recruit the following positions for a Fleming Fund country grant for Uganda - Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Uganda. The Country Grant will address critical gaps in surveillance of antibiotic resistant bacteria in Uganda. This grant will support implementation of national plans for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance, and will focus on selected number of AMR surveillance sites. We will work closely with local entities that are already involved in AMR surveillance, AMR/AMU oversight and improvement activities, local and national Technical Working Groups and national and regional reference laboratories for human and animal health, participating AMR/AMU surveillance sites, and other government and national and international non-government stakeholders, and UN agencies as well as Mott MacDonald, The Fleming Fund Management Agent.
Post: Clinical Research and Laboratory Sciences-Senior Technical Specialist (Human Health)
This position will be responsible for activities related to strengthening the capacity and systems for AMR/AMU surveillance in humans. This position is based in Kampala with frequent field visits (around 50 percent) in different parts of Uganda. Specific responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Provide technical assistance to collect, assemble, and review data related to AMR and AMU patterns in human populations. Provide technical assistance /participate in epidemiological investigations (e.g., source, antibiotic use, and spread of infection)
- Provide technical assistance /participate in mapping/ investigating/assessing antibiotic distribution and use in human populations. Provide technical assistance for assessments and improvements of the human health reference laboratory, clinical laboratories/human AMR/AMU surveillance sites
- Support Senior Technical Advisor to provide technical assistance to establish and make functional Human AMR/ AMU Technical Working Group (T\NG). Provide support to conduct and participate in Animal AMR/AMU TWG meeting.
- Provide technical assistance to prepare and submit AMR/ AMU-related data and report as per the national, regional and global standard and requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or other relevant subject and 8 years of experience in human health, a clinical (preferably including Microbiology, AMR/AMU or disease surveillance) laboratory, or a related area. Masters’ degree with 5 years of similar experience is considered equivalent. Medical Technologists with relevant work experience are preferred
Job application procedure
Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV/resume including salary requirements to: The Human Resource Office, FHI 360, Plot 15 Kitante Close, P. O. Box 5768, Kampala, UGANDA or by email to: fhi360-uganda-info@fhi360.org not later than 5th March 2018. Please indicate the title of the position in the email subject line and on the envelope if you submit a hard copy.
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