FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous,
evidence-based approach.
Our staff includes experts in health, nutrition, education,
economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates
from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world.
We seek qualified candidates for the following position:
Position Title: Laboratory
Specialist
Project: Clinical
Research Services Support (CRSS)
Location: FHI
360, Nairobi
Reference #: FHI360-LAS-027
Job Summary:
This position will require the incumbent to perform laboratory
audit and provide technical assistance, capacity building, training, and
quality assurance services to clinical laboratories serving, FHI 360 research,
public health programs and Clinical Research Services Support (CRSS).
In addition, provides these same services to third-party funded
programs.
Prepares laboratory procedures and manuals and trains staff in
their use.
Prepares reports and leads the follow-up of technical assistance
and assessment visits to include corrective actions and capacity building
initiatives.
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree
in Biological Science or Laboratory Sciences within a clinical or
diagnostic discipline with 5- 7 years relevant experience or Higher
National Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology with 7-9 years relevant
experience within a clinical or research laboratory including experience
with laboratory audit, quality control and quality assurance systems and
implementation.
- Supervisory
experience is preferred.
- Ability
and aptitude to provide detailed laboratory audit and capacity building
services and to perform quality assurance assessments against accepted
national and international standards and GCLP requirements.
- Demonstrated
creative problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated
excellent written and oral communication skills including experience in
training and mentoring staff and audit.
- Ability
to travel within Kenya and across Africa for up to 50% of the time.
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package and is an equal
opportunity employer.
Interested candidates are encouraged to register online through
FHI 360’s Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter where a detailed Job description will be available.
Please specify source in your application and quote the
Reference # provided on the subject line while sending your application,
CV/resume including salary requirements to be received not later than May 25,
2012.
Those who are not able to access the career center can apply via
email to: Kenya-HR@fhi360.org
Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.