Workplace: Arba Minch, South Ethiopia

Employment type: Contract

Contract Duration: One-year contract with a possibility of extension

Required number: One (1)

Salary: Based on Minister of Finance scale

Report to: The PI of the project under Malaria and NTD Research Directorate

The Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) conducts different researches on public health to generate and disseminate evidence based information which will improve the health of general public. Malaria is one of the public health problems in Ethiopia. Novel research and implementation of appropriate strategies are needed to tackle this global health problem. 

The current project is designed to determine the Extent, Dynamics and Mechanism of Plasmodium vivax immune evasion caused by Pv Duffy Binding Protein gene amplification. Different laboratory based experiments will be done to address the objectives of this project. Blood samples using Heparinized and EDTA test tube will be collected from study participants at health facilities and community level. Then the samples will be processed for parasite cryopreservation and Trizol preparation before storage and further analysis. 

Job Requirements

• BSc in Medical laboratory technology with Ten (10) years’ experience OR 

• MSc in Medical laboratory science (Specialty in Microbiology or Hematology or Parasitology) with Eight (8) years’ experience

Language: Speaking, reading and writing skills in English and Amharic is mandatory.

Duty station/location: The successful candidate will be based in study location; Arba Minch, South Ethiopia

Responsibilities

1. Receive samples from health facilities and community data collectors as per the quality requirements set by the study.

2. Perform malaria laboratory diagnosis using routine diagnostic methods (Microscopy and RDT).

3. Process samples for parasite cryopreservation.

4. Process samples for Trizol preparation.

5. Prepare DBS and Blood film

6. Properly label and store samples, and regularly monitor sample storage temperature. 

7. Participate in data collection and samples transportation 

8. Conduct regular supervision of community and health facilities data collection.

9. Regularly monitor the supplies and distribute for data collectors. 

10.  Ensure the quality and integrity of the data and sample collected.

11.  Maintain good team spirit and communication with each data collector and supervisor.

12. Compile the daily and weekly data, and report to the PI of the project.

13. The technical assistance (TA) should be willing to stay at the study site until the end of the contract period.

14. The TA should be willing to take additional responsibilities

Required Skills

• Ability to process samples for parasite cryopreservation and Trizol preparation

• Ability to diagnose malaria parasites using routine diagnostic methods

• Research data collection, entry and basic data analysis experience 

• Knowledge of mobile data collection methods like Redcap  and ODK Collect (a plus)

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with relevant agencies and bodies involved in the implementation of the project

How to Apply

Note  Interested applicants can register in Online through only THIS LINK

Send their CVs and relevant documents at the address given below within 07 days from the first appearance of the announcement

Remarks: Please attach copies of transcripts, academic degree or recommendation letters together with the application. If not attached the copies you may be not short listed.