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Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation (Uganda)
CLOSEDKampala, Uganda
Closing: May 10, 2024
This position has expiredPublished: May 7, 2024 (4 days ago)
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Requirements
• Honors bachelor's degree in microbiology, biochemistry, medical technology, or any other related field from a recognized University/ Institution
• A Master of Science Degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
• A minimum of four (4) years of professional experience in a polio laboratory or diagnosis of infectious diseases (bacterial, viral, etc.) Have experience of at least two years in a molecular laboratory including sequencing.
• Have experience in the management of a laboratory for the diagnosis of vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs).
• Evidence of country assistance missions for laboratory capacity building.
• Experience of working in an international organization in the field of strengthening health structures.
• Documented experience in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating quality assurance in a laboratory.
All application letters should be addressed and submitted to the Director, Uganda Virus Research Institute, P.O. Box 49. Entebbe not later than 10/5/2024 5:00 pm. Candidates are requested to attach, certified copies of academic and professional documents, curriculum vitae and names, email addresses and telephone contact details of two (2) professional referees, via email to [email protected], and copy to [email protected]
Requirements
• Honors bachelor's degree in microbiology, biochemistry, medical technology, or any other related field from a recognized University/ Institution
• A Master of Science Degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
• A minimum of four (4) years of professional experience in a polio laboratory or diagnosis of infectious diseases (bacterial, viral, etc.) Have experience of at least two years in a molecular laboratory including sequencing.
• Have experience in the management of a laboratory for the diagnosis of vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs).
• Evidence of country assistance missions for laboratory capacity building.
• Experience of working in an international organization in the field of strengthening health structures.
• Documented experience in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating quality assurance in a laboratory.
All application letters should be addressed and submitted to the Director, Uganda Virus Research Institute, P.O. Box 49. Entebbe not later than 10/5/2024 5:00 pm. Candidates are requested to attach, certified copies of academic and professional documents, curriculum vitae and names, email addresses and telephone contact details of two (2) professional referees, via email to [email protected], and copy to [email protected]
• Support the development and execute laboratory work plans.
• Ensure the laboratory's inventory of supplies, equipment and reagent is optimally managed and maintained.
• Perform intra-typic differentiation and sequencing of polioviruses to support disease surveillance and outbreak investigations.
• Participate in development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPS)
• Support the implementation and management of laboratory information to keep the laboratory data base system harmonised with national surveillance data base.
• Keep a weekly back up copy of all electronic data related to molecular laboratory operations covering isolates received, test results and reporting.
• Participate in laboratory accreditation activities and proficiency testing. Perform maintenance of laboratory equipment including, trouble shooting and calibrations.
• Comply with all biosafety and containment procedures in the polio laboratory.
• Participate in quality assurance for laboratories.
• Participate in public health research activities.
• Publish relevant papers to increase visibility and add knowledge. Adhere to the relevant Codes of Conduct and Ethics. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
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