Laboratory Information System Specialist
The Association of Public Health laboratories (APHL) is a non-profit international organization recognized for public health laboratory practice and management in laboratory programs.
The specialist will provide and coordinate technical assistance on laboratory information systems (LIS) under the APHL cooperative agreement with the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A consultant contract is offered on a full-time basis for one (1) year renewable subject to funding with the first contract for the remainder of the current fiscal year ending 29 September 2013.
Contract pay is based on experience and education qualifications, and APHL standard rates for the work responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Management of the project to
assure laboratories needs are met and its operation is reliable and
effective.
- NOTE: Full description of the
position will be emailed to the applicants
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in
Information Systems, Computer Science or an acceptable related field.
- Education and experience in a
clinical diagnostic laboratory will be advantageous.
- Demonstrable Software
Development experience
- Previous work on LIS is an
advantage
- At least 3 years related work
experience.
- Demonstrate experience in
implementation with Oracle/MS SQL Databases
- Knowledge of database
architecture and design including web design, development and maintenance.
- Ability to code software
according to published standards and design guidelines.
- Flexible attitude, organized,
good documentation skills, reliable, works well in a team, ability to work
under minimal supervision.
Application MUST include the
following:
- Letter of Application
- Current curriculum vitae with
telephone number and e-mail address
- Names of (3) referees with
contact telephone numbers and email address
- Applications are due no later
than 3rd/7/2013.
Email to; Faith Chepkemoi
Email: fchepkemoi@aphls.com
Email: fchepkemoi@aphls.com