FELTP Laboratory Resident Advisor Job Vacancy in Kigali, Rwanda

Title: FELTP Laboratory Resident Advisor Place of
Performance: Kigali, Rwanda

Service Objectives: The contractor shall be
assigned to Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (FELTP) in
Rwanda to assist with on-going strategic planning, and program development. The
candidate will serve as the technical advisor, focal point and liaison between
CDC Rwanda, CDC Atlanta, Rwandan stakeholders and international stakeholders.
Prepare the FELTP portion of the annual Country Operations Plan (COP).

Task Requirements: 1. Serve as focal point and
liaison between CDC-Rwanda, CDC-Atlanta, National University of Rwanda, School
of Public Health (NUR-SPH) and National Reference Laboratory on conceptualizing
and implementing the laboratory component of the Rwanda Field Epidemiology and
Laboratory Training Program (FELTP).

Provide expert assistance to NUR-SPH and NRL
and advice to facilitate the implementation of the Rwanda FELTP.
Prepare field sites for FELTP laboratory
resident site placements, including training and follow-up with field site
supervisors
Have primary responsibility for providing
assistance to NUR-SPH and NRL regarding project activities and training
programs to continue the institutionalization process within the
Ministries. Work with the NRL and TRAC Plus to strengthen laboratory
support for the surveillance of infectious, zoonotic, and chronic diseases
and detection of outbreaks through human capacity development within
Rwanda.
Provide consultation to assist NRL with
planning and implementation for laboratory system strengthening
activities, in supporting field epidemiologic investigations and
surveillance. Serve as team leader/supervisor for applied field projects
of laboratory participants in the Rwanda FELTP
Serve as the technical laboratory advisor in
all aspects of project implementation, including laboratory support for
communicable and non-communicable disease surveillance; a training program
for laboratorians; and short courses for mid career development of
laboratorians throughout the public health laboratory network.
Prepare technical and periodic reports on
projects and training efforts under the FELTP and materials for marketing
of the program both within the country and internationally.
Provide consultation to public, private,
professional, and academic partners in substantive matters related to
public health and clinical laboratory practice and training. This includes
scientific and technical assistance in methodology, study design, project
and data management.

In carrying
out the duties and responsibilities, the candidate will be required to work closely
with Rwandan governmental entities, including Rwanda Biomedical Centre’s Center
for Treatment and Research on AIDS, Malaria, TB and other Epidemic Infectious
Diseases (TRACPlus), National Reference Laboratory, the School of Public
Health, and key Ministry of Health officials and international organizations
(e.g., the African Field Epidemiology Network, the World Health Organization
and the World Bank).

Develop/Review FELTP laboratory curricula and
training agendas with Government of Rwanda.

Minimum Qualifications and/or Certifications:

Medical and a Public Health background with
training in applied epidemiology and diverse experience in Public Health
Laboratory Management.
Skills in a broad array of public health
competencies at the national level, including: public health laboratory
management, surveillance systems design and evaluation, disease outbreak
investigation and response, program and project management, data
collection and analysis, research and teaching, leadership and team
building, and collaboration with governmental agencies and NGOs.
Clear understanding of the federal grants and
budget processes and cycles.
Masters degree in Laboratory Science or Public
Health, with a preference for Laboratory Science; and with 2 years’ post
graduate work in public health or public programs.
Required: Level IV: Fluency in speaking,
reading, writing and understanding of English required.