University of Maryland School of Medicine,Laboratory Specialist Jobs in Botswana

Job
description

Botswana-University
of Maryland School of Medicine Health Initiative

Laboratory
Specialist- Re-advertisement (1 position)

Reports to: Clinical Advisor and Team
Leader

Position
Summary:
The position
holder will enhance capacity of site laboratory scientists and technicians to
improve Good Laboratory Practices for effective support of comprehensive
HIV/AIDS services delivery.

Requirements

Essential
Job Functions:

• Train
  and mentor site lab professionals in appropriate equipment use and
  maintenance and general good laboratory practices
• Support
  sites to address problems experienced in using laboratory equipment,
  including troubleshooting as needed
• Work to
  develop, strengthen and integrate reagent procurement and supply system
  within sites’ overall laboratory management systems
• Augment
  capacity of laboratory scientists and technicians to improve their
  proficiency in chemistry, microbiology, serology and other related fields
• Work
  with facilities to implement laboratory related improvements and
  recommendations identified as part of remediation action

Qualifications
and Experience:

• Bachelor’s
  degree in Biomedical Science or Laboratory Technology. Post- graduate
  training in Public Health or Management would be an added advantage
• Experience
  in laboratory management of at least 4 years in a reputable medium sized
  institution
• Demonstrated
  ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training,
  mentoring, and other formal and non-formal methods

Closing
date and application instructions

1. All
   applications should be submitted electronically to: umbjobsbotswana@gmail.com
2. Applications
   should include 3 references that are familiar with applicant’s work
   experience preferably in the last 5 years. References should include
   contact information including daytime phone and e-mail address.
3. All
   applications should include a cover letter that details one’s suitability
   for the job highlighting key functional areas, expected qualifications,
   and experiences.
4. Candidates
   should attach a 3-page CV/Resume that highlights one’s key achievements in
   areas relevant to the job
5. Job
   related stated qualifications and experience are the basic minimum
   requirements that each applicant must meet to be considered for
   interviewing.
6. All
   applicants should include daytime phone contact information.
7. Deadline
   for application is November
   13, 2015 5 PM Botswana Time. Applications received
   after the deadline will not be considered.
8. University
   of Maryland at Baltimore (UMB) is an equal opportunity employer and
   encourages all qualified persons to apply regardless of gender, ethnicity
   or any other status variable.