JOB
ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION TITLE:
Laboratory Specialist
Laboratory Specialist
REPORTS
TO:
Country Lead
TO:
Country Lead
LOCATION:
Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda
ABOUT
FHI 360:
FHI 360:
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,
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 and Technology – creating a
unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development
challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all
U.S. territories. Currently, we are seeking the qualified candidates for the
position of Laboratory Specialist for the anticipated Project funded by
UK Government, that intended to address Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
BASIC
FUNCTION:
FUNCTION:
The
Laboratory specialist will work closely with the Program Team, in strengthening
the capacity of laboratories to diagnose infections and Antimicrobial
Resistance (AMR) and to support the procurement of needed laboratory supplies
and equipment.
Laboratory specialist will work closely with the Program Team, in strengthening
the capacity of laboratories to diagnose infections and Antimicrobial
Resistance (AMR) and to support the procurement of needed laboratory supplies
and equipment.
DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide
technical assistance to microbiology laboratories and others as needed and
requested as part of overall capacity building and continuous improvement
schemes. - Assist
in incorporating laboratory strengthening and clinical microbiology
laboratory functions and services into their programs. - Assists
with the preparation and delivery of laboratory trainings and training-related
services particularly with relating to antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
diagnostic services. - In
close collaboration with laboratory management, support the follow-up of
needed corrective and preventive actions particularly in relation to AMR. - Responsible
for initiating continuous improvement initiatives upon request to build
laboratory capacity and quality with reference to accepted standards and
requirements. - Participate
in Laboratory Interagency Coordinating Committee (Lab ICC) and provide
valuable contribution. - Perform
other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILL, ABILITIES, EXPERTISE AND COMPLEXITY:
SKILL, ABILITIES, EXPERTISE AND COMPLEXITY:
- Laboratory
specialist - Strong
microbiology expertise - Experience
in medical laboratory and specifically Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). - Direct
experience developing and delivering trainings in Laboratory domain - Good
in both written and spoken English and report writing
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIREMENTS:
- National
Diploma, Higher National Diploma or Degree in Medical laboratory sciences. - Master’s
degree will be added advantage - At
least 6 years related work experience
Interested
candidates are requested to:
candidates are requested to:
- Submit
their application no later than June 15, 2016 at 16h30 to the address
below:
FHI
360
360
Rwanda
Country Office
Country Office
Immeuble
près de St Paul et Eglise Ste Famille
près de St Paul et Eglise Ste Famille
P.O.BOX:
3149, Kigali/Rwanda
3149, Kigali/Rwanda
Or
send it by email to: Rwanda.info@fhi360.org
send it by email to: Rwanda.info@fhi360.org
- Include
the following with the application:
a.
cover letter,
cover letter,
b.
curriculum vitae (CV) with current contact information (Telephone and email),
curriculum vitae (CV) with current contact information (Telephone and email),
c.
copies of university degrees,
copies of university degrees,
d.
three professional references with their contact information (Telephone &
email).
three professional references with their contact information (Telephone &
email).
Note:
- Only
short-listed candidates will be invited for a test and/or an interview. - Please
send copies only. No application’s document will be returned to the
applicants once they have been received by FHI 360.
Kigali,
June 9, 2016
June 9, 2016
Anastase
Nzeyimana
Nzeyimana
Chief
of Party ROADS III Project, FHI 360/Rwanda
of Party ROADS III Project, FHI 360/Rwanda