Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Biological Coordinator

Biological Coordinator (Temporary Position)
The Population Council is conducting a large, household based field study that includes the HIV, HSV-2 and anemia testing of study participants. The Council is seeking a temporary employee with a one year assignment to serve as biological coordinator to oversee the testing of participants and the management of biological specimens.
RESPONSIBLITIES
  • Coordinate the HIV, HSV-2 and anemia testing of all study participants
  • Centrifuge biological specimens, store samples and prepare samples for transport to the laboratory
  • Training enumerators in the standard operating and quality assurance procedures related to testing and specimen collection
  • Organize the procurement of all supplies and materials need for biological specimen collection
  • Organize and manage the dissemination of testing results to study participants
  • Conduct quality assurance oversight of laboratory testing
  • Develop and implement quality assurance and monitoring protocols of field-based testing
  • Manage and monitor project testing and specimen collection equipment status and condition
  • Provide study progress reports to investigators
  • Monitor compliance with study ethical and operational protocols
  • Assist in any other study related tasks as deemed necessary by project team
Required qualifications
  • Advanced degree or diploma in biology, molecular biology or public health
  • Training and certification for HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing and psychosocial counseling certification
  • Training and certification in the use of HIV test kits
  • Training and certification in good laboratory practice and quality assurance
  • Training and certification in handling and transportation of biological specimens
  • Training and certification in good clinical practice
  • Experience in handling and testing biological specimens
  • Experience in household based testing and specimen collection
  • Must be willing to travel throughout Zambia for a minimum of 6 months of fieldwork
  • Management experience
The Population Council is an international, nonprofit, nongovernmental institution that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and to help achieve a humane, equitable, and sustainable balance between people and resources. The Council conducts biomedical, social science, and public health research and helps build research capacities in developing countries. Established in 1952, the Council is governed by an international board of trustees. Its New York headquarters supports a global network of regional and country offices.  We are seeking an individual to fill the internship described.
If you know of a qualified candidate or are interested in applying for this internship, please send resume and cover letter to the attention of:  The Senior Associate at info.zambia@popcouncil.orgon or before the 1st April, 2015.
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