Founded
in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative
(CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated
health systems around the world and expanding access to care and treatment for
HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases.
in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative
(CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated
health systems around the world and expanding access to care and treatment for
HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases.
Website:
CHAI
Rwanda
Rwanda
JOB
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
Laboratory
technician/Nurse, Nutrition Program
technician/Nurse, Nutrition Program
TITLE:
Laboratory technician/ Nurse, Nutrition
Program
Program: New Initiative, Nutrition
Laboratory technician/ Nurse, Nutrition
Program
Program: New Initiative, Nutrition
LOCATION:
Kigali,
with 100% travel
TIMING: 3 months
Kigali,
with 100% travel
TIMING: 3 months
BACKGROUND:
Founded
in 2002, by President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative
(CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated
health systems around the world and expanding access to care and treatment for
HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other illnesses. Based on the premise that business
oriented strategy can facilitate solutions to global health challenges, CHAI
acts as a catalyst to mobilize new resources and optimize the impact of these
resources to save lives, via improved organization of commodity markets and
more effective local management. By working in association with governments and
other NGO partners, CHAI is focused on large scale impact and, to date, CHAI
has secured lower pricing agreements for treatment options in more than 70
countries. In addition, CHAI’s teams are working side-by-side with over 30
governments to tackle many of the largest barriers to effective treatment and
care.
in 2002, by President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative
(CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated
health systems around the world and expanding access to care and treatment for
HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other illnesses. Based on the premise that business
oriented strategy can facilitate solutions to global health challenges, CHAI
acts as a catalyst to mobilize new resources and optimize the impact of these
resources to save lives, via improved organization of commodity markets and
more effective local management. By working in association with governments and
other NGO partners, CHAI is focused on large scale impact and, to date, CHAI
has secured lower pricing agreements for treatment options in more than 70
countries. In addition, CHAI’s teams are working side-by-side with over 30
governments to tackle many of the largest barriers to effective treatment and
care.
CHAI
is working with the Government of Rwanda to roll out a program to drive rapid
and substantial reductions in chronic malnutrition among Rwanda children.
Robust program Impact evaluation, including research, will be a key component
of the initiative to ensure evidence based implementation and tracking of
results. CHAI is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated individual for laboratory
technician/nurse position.
is working with the Government of Rwanda to roll out a program to drive rapid
and substantial reductions in chronic malnutrition among Rwanda children.
Robust program Impact evaluation, including research, will be a key component
of the initiative to ensure evidence based implementation and tracking of
results. CHAI is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated individual for laboratory
technician/nurse position.
SUMMARY
OF THE POSITION:
OF THE POSITION:
The
laboratory technician/ Nurse is expected to collect blood and urine samples
from children in their households across selected villages. Specifically, the
laboratory technician/ nurse will be responsible for setting up visits
schedules with participant’s households, explaining the purpose of collecting
blood and urine from children to the caregivers. The laboratory technician/
Nurse will need a high level of organization, self-motivation, and
interpersonal skills.
laboratory technician/ Nurse is expected to collect blood and urine samples
from children in their households across selected villages. Specifically, the
laboratory technician/ nurse will be responsible for setting up visits
schedules with participant’s households, explaining the purpose of collecting
blood and urine from children to the caregivers. The laboratory technician/
Nurse will need a high level of organization, self-motivation, and
interpersonal skills.
Reports
to: M&E
Field Coordinator, Nutrition Program
to: M&E
Field Coordinator, Nutrition Program
Job
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Attend trainings and workshops as required by the research team;·
Travel extensively within the designated village households during samples
collection period;·
Collecting Blood and urine samples in the households and maintain the quality
of samples;·
Administer household surveys to caregivers and children;·
Taking Anthropometric measurements·
Perform quality control and calibration of lab field materials·
Submit all biological samples and field laboratory results to supervisor,
timely·
Support the project in any other capacity, as identified by the management
team.·
Qualification
and Competency Requirements:
and Competency Requirements:
A0 degree or A1 diploma in medical laboratory· science or general
nursing science with a proof of registration in professional council that
operates in Rwanda;
Experience in biological samples collection;·
Experience in supporting research, data collection, or project implementation;·
Experience in handling biological samples outside of health facilities·
Familiar with taking anthropometric measurements·
Experience and knowledge of the Rwandan health system is preferred;·
Excellent spoken and written communication skills, in Kinyarwanda and English·
Knowledge,
Skills & Abilities:
Skills & Abilities:
Flexibility to work and travel as required by the assessment;·
Ability to function well in rural settings with limited infrastructure and
services;·
Previous experience working in different research involving taking biological
samples outside of an health facility;·
Willingness to spend significant time in rural areas and traveling throughout
the villages;·
Excellent attention to detail;·
Extremely organized;·
Can work independently;·
Able to meet strict deadlines;·
Knowledge of nutrition and child health would be an advantage.·
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
Interested
candidates should email a letter of interest outlining how their background
meets the requirements outlined above; CV (maximum 3 pages); and the names of
three references to: rwandanm@clintonhealthaccess.org
with “Rwanda: Nutrition Program Laboratory technician/Nurse” in the subject
line. The deadline for applications is January 15th, 2017.
candidates should email a letter of interest outlining how their background
meets the requirements outlined above; CV (maximum 3 pages); and the names of
three references to: rwandanm@clintonhealthaccess.org
with “Rwanda: Nutrition Program Laboratory technician/Nurse” in the subject
line. The deadline for applications is January 15th, 2017.
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