Full TimeENAsia/Pacific
The Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is a global project focused on HIV and global health security with funding from the United States Government. EpiC is seeking qualified and motivated Vietnamese candidates to serve in the role of Technical Officer, Laboratory based in either Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
Main responsibilities:
The Technical Officer, Laboratory will support subject matter expertise in the global health security program achieves its objectives. The position will take an active role in implementing the project activities to support technical assistance to the central and provincial governmental agencies and related stakeholders to:
Participate technical assistance for assessments and development of improvement plans of the human/animal health surveillance laboratories sites of the zoonotic and infectious disease surveillance.
Participate in onsite coaching and mentoring to the surveillance sites, support development and operation of the laboratory testing referral network among the sample collection and surveillance sites.
Support deployment of Laboratory Information System (LIS) and interfacing with other health information systems at both site and central levels.
Work closely with the technical partners to organize training and workshops on laboratory technical issues, including laboratory testing, biosafety and biosecurity, biorepository management, quality management system and accreditation standards, and data management.
Work closely with provincial authorities to plan and conduct site visits, technical meetings to improve specimen workflow and laboratory testing services.
Support procurement and delivery of essential laboratory equipment and supplies and provide appropriate training to users.
Serve as a focal point to collaborate closely with other technical teams within the project (Surveillance, Response) to support interdisciplinary implementation of project activities.
Other tasks as assigned
Experience and abilities for the position:
Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or other relevant subjects and 5 years of experience in clinical/veterinary laboratory (preferably including microbiology, infectious diseases), or a related area. This combination of education and work experience would provide the following relevant specialized knowledge and skills in areas associated with human health and animal health:
Microbiology and related laboratory techniques
Biosafety and biosecurity and how to apply principles
Laboratory quality management
Ability to communicate and coordinate with stakeholders
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in an IT environment
Strong coordination, communication, and interpersonal aptitudes
Good oral and written communication skills in English and Vietnamese.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the ethical issues surrounding research and surveillance
Ability to travel as necessary
The expected hiring salary range for this role is VND 367,000,000 to VND 420,000,000 annually for basic salary. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay, and budget.
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