Malawi Full-Time
In partnership with the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC), ICAP will conduct Population-based
HIV Impact Assessments ( PHIAs) in specific PEPFAR-supported countries. Each
PHIA will define the status of the national HIV epidemic, guide global and
local allocation of funding and resources based on evidence, and integrate
capacity building of country stakeholders in the design, conduct, analysis, and
use of PHIAs.
Reporting to the ICAP Project
M
anager for the Malawi PHIA, the Laboratory
Manager will be responsible for overseeing the laboratory component
of the PHIA. The Laboratory Manager will also work closely with the in-country
sub-contracted lab organization, CDC, MoH and survey teams to ensure that
laboratory samples are correctly collected, processed, and transported and that
results are returned in a timely manner.
More details on ICAP’s PHIA
Project may be found at:
http://icap.columbia.edu/news-events/detail/icap-to-lead-large-population-based-hiv-surveys-in-20-african-countries
This position is grant funded.
Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
Major Accountabilities
- Assist with development of Standard Operating Procedures
( SOPs) for the implementation of all lab related aspects of the PHIA
project - Hire, train and supervise a team of laboratory officers
- Review the development and implementation of QA/QC
procedures for HIV rapid testing conducted by the laboratory subcontractor
in the study - Review the development and implementation of QA/QC
procedures for the collection, processing and storage of other
study-related lab specimens by the survey subcontractor in the study - Ensure laboratory specimen data are correctly captured
in the study database and assist with routine data analysis - Assist with the interpretation of laboratory results
from the PHIA project and provide feedback on ways to improve/streamline
lab procedures and systems - Assist the PHIA team to develop strategies to ensure
timely reporting of results to study participants - Review weekly laboratory reports provided by the laboratory
subcontractor, and assist the Project Manager with preparing regular
progress reports - Represent ICAP in discussions with national
stakeholders, such as the National Referral Laboratory, and assess ways in
which national capacity to process samples can be developed and
strengthened - Liaise with laboratory technical staff in ICAP NY
Headquarters (HQs), and CDC Malawi - Perform other related duties as directed
Education
- Master’s degree in a relevant scientific field
Experience, Skills &
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Minimum five (5) years of experience managing a clinical
or research laboratory - Extensive knowledge and experience in design,
implementation and management of laboratory services in HIV programs - Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience of procurement
procedures and equipment/supply/stock tracking and inventory - Demonstrated experience with lab-related data management
systems - High level of proficiency in relevant computer
applications, particularly Excel - Excellent interpersonal, management, and communication
skills
Travel Requirements
- Periodic international travel to Zimbabwe to support the
ZIMPHIA project staff, as needed
Application Instructions
NOTE
This is a local hire position and
the successful candidate will be an employee of ICAP in Malawi and subject to
the local terms and conditions of employment which includes a competitive
salary and benefits package.
To apply, please send a cover
letter and CV to: icap-jobs-malawi@columbia.edu.
Please indicate ‘Laboratory
Manager – Malawi PHIA’ in the subject line.
Please do not attach any
certificates when submitting on line. Only short listed applicants will be
contacted.
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