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
