Job title: Laboratory Specialist
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Deadline for applications: 5 April 2014
Deadline for applications: 5 April 2014
Project HOPE is recruiting a
Laboratory Specialist for an upcoming Lab Strengthening program.
The Laboratory Specialist will provide
overall technical direction to the Program.
The Laboratory Specialist will be responsible for leading the
formulation of a National Laboratory
strategy as well as developing annual and detailed plans to meet overall
objectives of on-going programs related to Strengthening the Laboratory Network.
S/he will be responsible for building staff, partner and counterpart capacity
to implement relevant activities working closely with appropriate staff
members. S/he will provide technical direction to the staff and counterparts in
Laboratory matters including producing of Standard Operating procedure (SoPs)
and infection control policies for laboratory settings as appropriate for the
particular level of laboratories.
Qualifications:
Education: Laboratory Doctor
or Medical Doctor (or equivalent)
Experience: At least 7 years working in a laboratory with at
least two years as a supervisor
Knowledge: Must know: a.
laboratory methods, necessary equipment and supplies and laboratory
organization for all levels of laboratories in a National TB Laboratory
Network. b. about all record forms,
record keeping procedures, reporting requirements and the program-monitoring
value of on-time, accurate, and reliable reports. c. the biological, chemical and physical
laboratory hazards; safeguards and accident responses. d. know procedures for specimen collection
and transport.
Language: Must be able to
converse, read and write in the English Language and be familiar with common
English scientific terminology; conversational knowledge of English desirable;
local language capability an advantage
Leadership: encouraging good performance in others, communicating
proper procedures according to WHO recommendations and problem solving.
Training: Must be able to
schedule and conduct own work without direct supervision. Must be able to
conduct effective training (individual and classroom).
Interested
candidates may send their Resume and Cover Letter (along with salary
requirements) to recruitment@projecthope.org by 5th of April 2014. www.projecthope.org
