The MRC Unit, The Gambia is the
Medical Council’s largest establishment conducting Laboratory field-based and
clinical research in a developing country. To reflect change in national and
global health priorities and new international funding opportunities a new
research portfolio has been organized under four themes; Maternal, Neonatal and
Child Health, Disease Control and Elimination, Nutrition, Vaccinology. These
themes have been selected to target national health needs, to reinforce
sub-regional and international links and to address some of the major current
priorities in the Millennium Global Health Goals.
We are looking for a Biobank
Manager to be responsible for the management of all biobanking, sample transfer
and related sample data archiving for MRC Unit, The Gambia. She/he will also be
required to play a key role in supporting collaborating sites in the West
African sub-region. The post –holder must be an excellent communicator and
leader with demonstrated potential for working in a diverse team that includes
academic, governmental and NGO partners.
We seek someone with:
Essentials:
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A minimum of a suitable Master of Science degree
or equivalent from an accredited University with experience in research
laboratories
·
A minimum of 5 years experience of active work
in a research laboratory environment
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A minimum of 3 years experience in a laboratory
management role
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Experience in the use and management of
biological sample storage/archiving systems
·
Experience in implementing international
laboratory Accredition standards (ISO 15189) and good clinical laboratory
practice (i.e GCLP published standards)
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Good working knowledge of training
laboratory-based staff and developing competency based training plans of a
broad range of sample preparation and cold storage technologies
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Good working knowledge of procurement sources
storage procedures for laboratories consumables and equipment
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Experience in the safe shipment of clinical
samples and infectious organisms
·
Computer literate (Microsoft Office
applications)
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Excellent written and spoken English
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Excellent communication skills
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Willingness to work flexible hours
·
Excellent time management skills
·
Good organizational and staff management skills
(note: with ability to co-supervise staff with other managers
·
Experience of working with people from different
disciplines and cultures.
·
Desirable:
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Experience working in health research
·
Sustainable previous experience working in
capacity development in Africa and/or the developing world
·
Good budgetary and cost management skilss
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Good change management skills
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Keenness to train and impart knowledge
·
Experience in implementing change management and
pertain to ensuring quality improvement around laboratory practices and safety.
The post is for 3 years,
extendable by mutual agreement.
The salary will be paid in Grade
2 of MRC Unit, the Gambia’s payscale at a gross monthly salary of 80,753 Dalasi
and net monthly salary of 67.280 Dalasi. This converts to a take home pay of
approximately $1,969 and net pay of $1.640 approximately per month using the
prevailing Dalasi/USD exchange rate.
For displaced staff the package will include;
furnished rent free accommodation, flights, contribution to school fees for
children and other benefits for displaced staff.
If you are interested and have
the skills and abilities for this position please contact the human resource s
office for an application form and a copy of the job description and personal
specification for the post. Completed application forms together with
photocopies of qualifications should be returned to:
Human Resources Office:
Vacancy for: Biobank Manager
MRC Unit, Fajara
P.O Box 273,
Banjul, The Gambia
Tel: 002204495442
e-mail: hr@mrc.gm
The closing date for the receipt
of application is 22 December, 2014.
For further information about MRC
Gambia visit www.mrc.gm.
MRC is an equal opportunities
employer and operates a strict no smoking policy. Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
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