ALIMA Laboratory Manager for the Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Laboratory Jobs in Nigeria
ALIMA Laboratory Manager for the Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Laboratory Jobs in Nigeria
Mission and Main ActivitiesManage the VHF lab teamin coordination with the VHF lab head, the chosen candidate will supervise a team composed of laboratory scientists and technicians (6 persons or more) to organize the work, rosters, quality of work and be in charge of any necessary trainings.
ensure that the laboratory is operational 7 days a week during the peak season (to be adapted during the inter-epidemic period).
Routine activities of VHF lab (Hematology, Biochemistry, Serology and cross-matching analysis)
Be in charge of supervising standard biological analysis performed in the VHF lab and that all results are accurate, reliable and communicated to the medical team on time.
Ensure that good laboratory practices are applied and that bio-safety rules are respected.
Ensure the maintenance of the different analyzers, according to the manufacturer recommendations.
Collaborate with research teams so that blood test results are included in the different research projects.
Collaborate with the logistic team regarding any new improvement for the laboratory (new equipment, power supply, …) and to make sure that all the lab items (PPE, reagents …) are ordered on time so that no shortage occurs.
Collaborate and coordinate with the different research teams and medical teams to ensure that samples are received by the laboratory and stored accordingly to the different research or medical needs.
Lassa RT-qPCR activity at FMC Owo
To supervise the daily PCR runs and to ensure the quality of the results obtained.
Make sure that no shortage arises in the PCR reagents.
Ensure that PCR results are communicated as soon as possible to the Lassa ward.
Biobank
Be in charge, the VHF lab head, of the Lassa biobank and of its cold chain monitoring to ensure the safety and integrity of the samples.
Be in charge of conducting administrative formalities towards competent regulatory bodies regarding biobank registration and material transfer agreements (MTA).
Other activities outside the VHF lab
Participate in the organization and conduct of activities directed to FMC Owo general laboratory’s staff, in collaboration with the project coordinator (PC). This could include, among other topics, training to standard biosafety rules, good laboratory
practices.
Experience and Skills
At least a Master's degree in molecular biology with a qualification in microbiology (virology, bacteriology, parasitology or mycology). Alternatively, several years of experience working in high containment laboratories (BSL-3 or BSL-4).
Strong knowledge of PCR and PCR-related techniques and blood processing is necessary.
Working experiences in Ebola or Lassa Fever outbreak or other viral hemorrhagic fevers will be appreciated.
Desirable working experience with International medical NGOs in developing countries.
English Speaking, reading and writing, mandatory. French is an asset.
Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet)
Negotiation, strong interpersonal skills, and teamwork spirit.
Capacity to work under pressure and to adapt to unexpected situations.
Conditions
Contract term: contract under French law, 6 months’ renewable.
Salary: depending on experience + per diem
ALIMA pays for
travel costs between the expatriate’s country of origin and the mission location
accommodation costs
medical cover from the first day of the contract to a month after the date of departure from the mission country for the employee
evacuation of the employee
Salary: Based on experience + daily perdiem (20$ per day).
2.08 leave days per months
Break policy: 7 days of break every three months.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; ALIMA Laboratory Manager for the Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Laboratory Jobs in Nigeria
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