The Kenaba field station is 3
hours drive from the main site at Fajara. The MRC has carried out nutritional
research in keneba village and the surrounding areas for over 50 years. There
is clinical services department where routine antenatal, mother and baby
clinics, dietary supplement and general medical clinics are held.
To meet the increasing need for
laboratory support to research projects and clinical trials undertaken at the
keneba field station and to provide on-site leadership for roll out of ISO
15189 compliance of laboratories across the unit, it is intended to appoint a
laboratory Manager for the field station. The post-holder will develop
processes towards a program of quality improvement and change management to
ensure that all laboratory practices meet MRC guidelines and international
quality standards. S/he will also be required to work with collaborating sites
across the West African sub-region as defined by the Senior Laboratory Manager.
The post-holder must be an excellent communicator and a leader with
demonstrated potential for working in diverse team.
The length of appointment will be
3 years initially and extended by mutual agreement
We seek someone with:
·
Minimum of a B.SC degree in biological Sciences
(or related field) and a suitable Masters of Science degree or equivalent from
an accredited University
·
A minimum of 5 years experience of active work
in a research laboratory environment post qualification
·
A minimum of 3 years experience in a laboratory
management role.
·
Experience in the use and management of routine
and research laboratory technology.
·
Demonstrate knowledge of new and specialized
laboratory technologies and techniques.
·
Demonstrated knowledge in international
accreditation standards and their implementation (e.g ISO 15189).
·
Experience in implementing change management, as
it pertain to ensuring quality improvement around laboratory practices and
safety.
·
Good working knowledge of training
laboratory-based staff and developing competency based training plans.
·
Experience in the safe shipment of biological
samples
·
Computer literate (e.g Microsoft office
application)
Desirable Qualities
·
Substantial previous experience working in
capacity development in Africa and / or developing world
·
IATA Shipping Training
·
Training in quality management systems and
processes as they pertain to research and / or clinical laboratory environment.
·
Good working knowledge of cold chain and chain
of custody sample management.
·
Good working knowledge of procurement sources
and storage procedure for laboratory consumables and equipment
·
Keenness to train and impart knowledge
·
Good organizational and staff management skills
with the ability to co-supervise staff with other managers.
·
Experience of working with people from different
disciplines and cultures.
The salary will be paid in grade
2 (30 points) of MRC Unit. The Gambia payscale at an annual net salary of
GMD585. This is equivalent to approximately $14,289 take home pay using the
prevailing exchange rate plus rent free furnished 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 senior position please contact the human
resource s office for an application form and a copy of the job description and
person specification for post. Completed application forms together with
photocopies of qualifications should be returned to:
Human Resources Office:
Vacancy for: laboratory Manager
(keneba Field station)
MRC Unit, The Gambia
P.O Box 273,Banjul, The Gambia
Tel: 002204495442
e-mail: hr@mrc.gm
the closing date for the receipt
of application is 18th July 2014.
MRC is an equal opportunities
employer and operates a strict no smoking policy.
Source: Tuesday Guardian 17th June, 2014
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