AHRI in collaboration with local and international partners is planning to undertake a project entitled " Optimizing severe pneumonia management in children through scaleup of bCPAP technology in low-income settings (OPT-bCPAP) ". We are looking for a lab technologist/microbiologist who will be responsible for coordinating sample collection and laboratory processing from 24 hospitals which will be part of the study. 

The researcher will be affiliated to the Communicable and non-Communicable Diseases Research and Clinical Trial Directorates reports to the project lead, PI and the work package lead.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate to the quality and timely delivery of field & laboratory research results of the project by:-

• Preparing field & laboratory activity plan of the research project

• Securing the necessary field & lab resources and facilities for conducting the research activities

• Carrying out and coordinate the day to day laboratory operations including but not limited to sample collection and/or ensuring its proper collection from health facilities, onsite processing as required, proper storage & transport of samples to lab and/or facilitate its transfer to AHRI & other study procedures are run per the study Protocol & SOPs of the project.

• Coordinate field, clinical and lab activities and ensuring quality of study forms completion, sample collection & transport.

• Coordinate and monitor recruitment and follow-up of patients, controls & contacts in the study.

• Serve as the primary technical & admin contact person regarding sample collection, storage and processing.

1. Lead training and ensure the efficient and effective utilization of field and laboratory resources by:

• Facilitating  preparation and delivery of training programs and/or deliver training to site staff as necessary.

• Facilitate preparation and utilization of the field and lab research project resources.

• In collaboration with the project coordinator, anticipate the research project’s material needs and requesting supplies on time.

1. Prepare reports and manuscripts

• Perform analysis of results and draft manuscripts for publication 

1. Perform other project related duties as required by:

• Performing all laboratory processing work at AHRI based on the project SOP.

• Preparing field and lab reports of project activities

• Preparing and submitting periodic reports on the lab performance of the project.

• Field visit and supervision of all project activities in lab & field during data & sample collection

• Other related responsibilities as requested by the project leader and/or director as necessary

Job Requirements

MSc in Medical/Diagnostic Microbiology and other related fields and four years of working experience after MSc

AND

Five publication points

Additional competencies

– Excellent communication skills 

– High personal motivation and willingness to travel as required to the filed sites

–Training and/or experience in microbiology and molecular biology techniques is a must

-Previous experience in handlig and processing respiratory specimens is an added advantage.

Work station:

Addis Ababa

Employment type:

Annual contract, renewable based on performance.

Number of position: 01

Salary: As per AHRI’s salary scale

How to Apply

Submit your application letter (detailing your motivation and suitability),  CV (maximum of three pages) and copies of your documents and certificates via THIS LINK