ICAP, Laboratory Advisor Jobs Vacancy

efine the status of the
national HIV epidemic, guide allocation of resources based on evidence, and
integrate capacity building of Rwandastakeholders in the design, conduct,
analysis, and use of PHIAs.

• 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, as needed;
• Review
  the development and implementation of QA/QC procedures for point of care
  HIV rapid testing and PIMA CD4 point of care 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 including for HIV recency, HIV RNA, and HIV DNA
  PCR for EID;
• 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 Director with preparing regular progress reports;
• Represent
  ICAP in discussions with national stakeholders 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
  Rwanda.

• Master’s
  degree in a relevant scientific field strongly preferred
• Minimum
  2 years of related experience in providing laboratory technical expertise
  in HIV surveys.
• Demonstrated
  ability to communicate effectively with partners, staff, and colleagues
  with a high level of tact, diplomacy and confidentiality.
• Ability
  to prioritize, acts independently, work under deadlines, and implement
  several tasks at once.

• 5+
  years of experience managing a clinical or research laboratory;
• PhD
  in laboratory sciences
• Extensive
  knowledge and experience in design, implementation and management of
  laboratory services in HIV programs;
• Satellite
  lab QA and QI experience
• Knowledge/experience
  of procurement procedures and equipment/supply/stock tracking and
  inventory;
• Experience
  with lab-related data management systems;
• High
  level of proficiency in relevant computer applications, particularly
  Excel;
• Excellent
  interpersonal, management, and communication skills.

• May
  require periodic trips to partner sites, conferences and/or off site
  meetings within Rwanda(requiring overnight stay of up to two days);