HJF is seeking a Research coordinator to support the US Military HIV Research Program (MHRP) in Mbeya,Tanzania. Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Laboratory Operations for the Walter Reed Project (WRP)- Tanzania, the incumbent will direct and manage the development of research based activities at Walter Reed facilities consistent with the principles of the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The incumbent will be will be responsible for coordinating and leveraging Walter Reed laboratory research based activities and expertise with other U.S. government, international and host government agencies as it relates to the activities supported in Tanzania and East Africa by the DoD/US MHRP. The incumbent will also coordinate laboratory development under PEPFAR with MHRP research conducted in Tanzania. The incumbent will have supervisory and managerial responsibility over laboratory personnel hired by HJF and/or HJFMRI for research studies. The incumbent will ensure that WRP activities are planned and executed with quality, accountability, and measurable impact. S/he will represent the WRP lab program with other USG agencies, donors, as the site representative for research studies. Acts as a coordinatorof research studies occurring in the project. +
Responsibilities
Functions as a critical team member of the WRP Tanzania team supporting care and treatment, attending scheduled WRP, as well as ad-hoc, meetings.
Leads discussions on research ideas and feasibility for research in the program. Develops protocols and budgets with the team.
Evaluates potential research expansion sites in Tanzania, with other team members
Ensures that laboratory capabilities are in place with adequate quality controls for running current and new protocols.
Acts as a coordinator and point of contact for current research protocols, both within the program and for external funded protocols
Ensures that current protocols are running smoothly, prepares interim reports as needed
Offers expertise to other potential academic and USG funded partners
Solicits funding through identified mechanisms to ensure continued participation in PEPFAR research and from other sources as needed to support DoD associated programs.
Prepares funding documents, written reports, and manuscripts for submission to scientific journals.
Oversees specimen storage facilities, particularly -80 freezers, ensures correct conditions are met; all stored specimens are correctly documented and are easily retrieved.
Overseas transport of specimens for repatriation when required
Supervises correct transport and reception of specimens and ensures testing in appropriate time scales
Provides and resources technical advice/assistance and analysis for improving laboratory services with particular emphasis on quality management in the clinical laboratory.
Assists in the development and execution of training programs at the training centre in Mbeya for laboratory management and quality services.
Develops Mbeya Referral hospital referral capabilities in laboratory services,.
Works with in country USG committees, providing support and undertaking assigned tasks as needed as part of the overall USG effort under PEPFAR.
Represents DoD interests in expansion of HIV/AIDS prevention and care and treatment activities in Tanzania and leveraging of relevant areas of DoD expertise to assist other USG and DoD efforts.
Provides collaborative assistance to other program personnel and research scientists that require the incumbent's expertise.
Maintains a safe work environment with appropriate training of other personnel.
Completes other projects as needed.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge and experience regarding implementation of research protocols in resource limited settings. Knowledge of good clinical laboratory science, quality management systems and standards for accreditation. Laboratory management experience and training in international settings. Program monitoring and evaluation. Knowledge of applicable complex technology; an ability to communicate effectively to include excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills; ability to troubleshoot technical procedures; ability to work independently and supervise others. Applicant should have a track record of publishing research manuscripts in peer-reviewed scientific/clinical/ public health journals and experience securing funding through grants or cooperative agreements for research activities.
Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Ph.D. in related scientific or laboratory science discipline.
Minimum Experience: 6-10 years related lab management experience and international work.
Physical Capabilities: Incumbent will be expected to relocate to Mbeya, Tanzania and travel to research/field locations sponsored by the USMHRP in Tanzania and East Africa.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: Incumbent will work under the supervision of the Senior Program Director for WRP Tanzania, and will supervise research staff in Tanzania.
Work Environment: Office/field environment; may require working evenings and weekends; may involve working with biohazardous materials.
Please apply on-line at www.hjf.org/careers/open-jobs Click “Advanced Search” to enter job number 207637 in the Job Opening ID box.
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. is a congressionally authorized, not-for-profit corporation that provides unparalleled scientific and management services to military medical research and education programs worldwide. Our mission is to advance military medical research. AA/EEO
For a comprehensive list of our benefits, please visit: http://www.hjf.org/careers/benefits.html
No comments: