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Job Opportunity

Date: September 7, 2020

Position: Laboratory Technical Coordinator for COVID-19

Project: Strengthening Laboratory activities for SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis in Angola

Number of vacancies: (01)

Duty Stations: Luanda-Angola

Application Deadline: Monday September 21, 2020

Back ground:

Established in 2005, AFENET is a non-profit networking and service alliance of Field Epidemiology (and Laboratory) Training Programs (FELTPs), and other applied epidemiology training programs. AFENET has operations in over 31 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, 5 countries in the Caribbean region. AFENET is dedicated to helping Ministries of Health in Africa build strong, effective, sustainable programs and capacity to improve public health systems on the African continent. The network’s goal is to strengthen field epidemiology and public health laboratory capacity to contribute effectively to addressing epidemics and other major public health problems in countries where we operate. AFENET has its headquarters in Kampala, Uganda.

AFENET in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Angola is working to strengthen laboratory activities for SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis, and supporting Angola Ministry of Health in COVID-19 pandemic response.

AFENET is seeking to recruit one (01) highly qualified & experienced professional to serve as the Laboratory Technical Coordinator for COVID-19 for Angola.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the implementation of ITF project COVID-19 laboratory activities in Angola 2. Coordinate and guide staff to develop COVID-19 designated activities: a. Procurement of supplies and reagents AFENET Secretariat Lugogo House, Ground Floor (Wings B&C) Plot 42, Lugogo By-Pass P.O BOX 12874, Kampala, Uganda Tel: +256 417 700 650 Fax: +256 312 265 595 www.afenet.net b. Implementation of laboratory information system c. Laboratory physical improvement d. Training and oversight of laboratory technicians e. Recruitment of laboratory staff f. Data management g. Implementation of immunoassay for surveillance h. External Quality Assurance of COVID diagnosis

3. Serve as AFENET focal point for COVID-19 communication with INIS/Ministry of Health 4. Compile activities report on the progress of laboratory COVID activities to AFENET Laboratory Project Coordinator and CDC regional office 5. Ensure project targets and visibility of impact on public health 6. Perform any other duty as assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

 Medical Laboratory technologist or laboratory scientist with a Master’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Public Health or Epidemiology  Minimum of 5 years of clinical laboratory working experience preferably in molecular biology  Experience in epidemiology programs is a plus  Good skills for coordination and people management  Strong oral and written communication skills in Portuguese and English  Have solid knowledge of functioning of laboratory services and systems in Angola  Experience working and networking with MOH in Angola and collaborating partners.

BENEFITS: A competitive remuneration

How to apply: All interested candidates are encouraged to send their Application Letters detailing their experiences and skills, Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic documents together with complete contact details of three professional references to: The Administration and HR Office, African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) via Email to: [email protected]

Application Deadline: September 21, 2020 by 5:30pm EAT

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more information about AFENET, visit our websites: www.afenet.net