Jobs In Nigeria: MRC UNIT JOBS, WEST AFRICA

The MRC unit, The Gambia is the medical
research largest establishment conducting
laboratory, field based and clinical research in
the developing country. The aim is to improve
the health of people in developing countries by
contributing to the development, testing and
safe adoption of interventions aimed at
reducing the burden of morbidity and mortality
from infectious diseases
We welcome applications to appoint:
1. LABORATORY MANAGER
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Based at MRC bases
- Responsible for daily management of the
bases field station’s research laboratory
providing technical and managerial support to
the various research projects hosted at the site
- Develop processes towards a steady
programme of quality improvement and change
management to ensure that all related
laboratory practices meet the MRC guidelines
and accepted international standards
REQUIREMENTS:
- BSC/MSC in biomedical sciences or related
field
- At least 5 years experience in active work in a
research laboratory environment
- At least 3 years experience in a laboratory
management role
- Experience in the use and management of
routine research laboratory technology
- Knowledge of new and specialized research
laboratory technologies and techniques
- Knowledge in international accreditation
standards and their implementation (ISO/IEC
and GCLP)
- Experience in implementing change
management as it pertains to ensuring quality
improvement and laboratory practices and
safety
- Good knowledge of cold chain of custody
sample management
- Knowledge of procurement sources and
storage procedures for laboratory consumables
and equipment
- Experience in the safe shipment of biological
samples
- Keenness to train and impart knowledge
- Previous experience working in capacity
development in Africa and developing world
- IATA shipping training
- Training in quality management systems and
processes as they pertain to research and
clinical laboratory environments
- Excellent written and spoken English, record
keeping, communication and supervising skills
- Knowledge of medical audits and basic
computer skills
- Ability to deal sensitively with patients and
ability to work well in a multi disciplinary team
- Willingness to work flexi time and be on the
on call roll
- proven experience of managing staff
- Ability to work well in a multi disciplinary
team
- Interest in clinical research into the diseases
of the tropics
NOTE: THE POST WILL BE FOR 3 YEARS AND
EXTENDABLE BY MUTUAL AGREEMENT
THE SALARY WILL BE IN OCCUPATIONAL GROUP
D2/D3 AT A MINIMUM TOTAL SALARY PACKAGE
OF 360,180 – 442,934 DALASIS PER ANNUAL
AFTER TAX FOR D2 OCCUPATIONAL GROUP AND
THIS CONVERTS TO $12,000 – 14,760 PER
ANNUAL AFTER TAX USING THE CURRENT
EXCHANGE RATE. FOR D3 OCCUPATIONAL
GROUP 443,819 – 526,548 DALASIS PER
ANNUAL AFTER TAX EQUIVALENT TO $14,784 –
$17,551 PER ANNUAL AFTER TAX
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Contact the human resources office for an
application form and a copy of the job of the
description and person specification for the
post. Completed application forms with
photocopies of credentials should be returned
before 20th August, 2012 to:
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE,
VACANCY FOR: LABORATORY MANAGER (MRC
BASE),
MRC UNIT, FAJARA,
P.O. BOX 273,
BANJUL, THE GAMBIA, WEST AFRICA
EMAIL: hr@mrc.gm