Coordinate laboratory activities in the event of epidemics especially, by deploying biologists and / or mobilizing a mobile laboratory for easy field diagnosis. Ensure consistent and quality technical network activities and produce regular reports documenting technical assistance-related results; Help mobilize resources to support the Regional Laboratories Network’s activities ; Be ready to travel to ECOWAS Countries and perform all other tasks assigned by the RCDC Authorities. Qualifications/Experience/Skills The applicant must have: A Bachelor’s degree in Medicine or Pharmacy with specialization in Medical Biology, Public Health or Epidemiology from a recognized University. At least 10 years of effective professional experience, including two years at a supervisory level, in management and implementation of complex public health programs involving diagnosis laboratories for epidemic-prone diseases and research on communicable diseases and epidemics in sub-Saharan Africa; Possession of higher degree would reduce the required professional experience to eight (8) years; Good experience in surveillance and control of emerging and re-emerging diseases particularly in an international reference laboratory; National and international experience in deployment of multidisciplinary investigation teams, especially in West Africa; Proven experience in implementation of disease surveillance and control strategies, programs administration, especially on the international stage; Strong ability for strategic analysis, summary and report writing; Ability to organize, supervise and manage a multidisciplinary scientific team; Be ICT compliant; Proven leadership attributes, demonstrate team spirit and ready to work with professionals such as clinicians, biologists, program managers and policy makers; Capacity to create and maintain good interpersonal relations and have technical knowledge for advocacy;
Coordinate laboratory activities in the event of epidemics especially, by deploying biologists and / or mobilizing a mobile laboratory for easy field diagnosis. Ensure consistent and quality technical network activities and produce regular reports documenting technical assistance-related results; Help mobilize resources to support the Regional Laboratories Network’s activities ; Be ready to travel to ECOWAS Countries and perform all other tasks assigned by the RCDC Authorities. Qualifications/Experience/Skills The applicant must have: A Bachelor’s degree in Medicine or Pharmacy with specialization in Medical Biology, Public Health or Epidemiology from a recognized University. At least 10 years of effective professional experience, including two years at a supervisory level, in management and implementation of complex public health programs involving diagnosis laboratories for epidemic-prone diseases and research on communicable diseases and epidemics in sub-Saharan Africa; Possession of higher degree would reduce the required professional experience to eight (8) years; Good experience in surveillance and control of emerging and re-emerging diseases particularly in an international reference laboratory; National and international experience in deployment of multidisciplinary investigation teams, especially in West Africa; Proven experience in implementation of disease surveillance and control strategies, programs administration, especially on the international stage; Strong ability for strategic analysis, summary and report writing; Ability to organize, supervise and manage a multidisciplinary scientific team; Be ICT compliant; Proven leadership attributes, demonstrate team spirit and ready to work with professionals such as clinicians, biologists, program managers and policy makers; Capacity to create and maintain good interpersonal relations and have technical knowledge for advocacy;
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