Job Title: Lab Specialist
Organisation: Abt Associates
Funding Source: U.S Agency for International Development (USAID)
Duty Station: Uganda
About Abt:
Abt
Associates is an international development organization composed of dedicated
professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis, and
practical training services in more than 128 countries. Abt seeks to implement
a five-year project funded by the U.S Agency for International Development
(USAID).
Associates is an international development organization composed of dedicated
professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis, and
practical training services in more than 128 countries. Abt seeks to implement
a five-year project funded by the U.S Agency for International Development
(USAID).
Job Summary: The Lab Specialist manages project interventions
to strengthen laboratory services. This position will be based in Lira.
to strengthen laboratory services. This position will be based in Lira.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The incumbent develops and implements
capacity building interventions for improving the government’s planning,
deploying, and managing laboratory resources. - Offers support in the training of staff at
laboratories - Provide training in laboratory management,
including supply logistics, equipment calibration and maintenance, and
diagnostic procedures. - Render support in the development of
sustainable diagnostic transport systems for faster and more reliable
delivery of samples to the laboratories. - Develop or revise standard operating
procedures that meet international standards for all levels of the
laboratory system.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the USAID Lab
Specialist job opportunity should hold a Master’s Degree in Laboratory
Science or related field. - A minimum of six years’ experience in
laboratory management. - Broad knowledge and familiarity with the
current laboratory system in Uganda preferable. - Demonstrated expertise in a wide range of
diagnostic technologies. - Significant experience in training and other
capacity building.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the USAID Project
are encouraged to send their updated resumes / CVs and application letters that
provide details of the applicant’s specific qualifications via Email to [email protected].
Please clearly include the position title in the subject of the E-mail.
suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the USAID Project
are encouraged to send their updated resumes / CVs and application letters that
provide details of the applicant’s specific qualifications via Email to [email protected].
Please clearly include the position title in the subject of the E-mail.
Deadline: 25th May, 2016
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