Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) would like to invite qualified, competent and interested applicants for the following Positions:-
Major Duties and Responsibilities
To provide scientific leadership in specialist molecular diagnostic services and specialized advice on molecular assays.
To design, initiate and develop robust new virology molecular assays of relevance to patient management.
The post holder will also be expected to monitor current assays in service recommending improvements when indicated.
To initiate and supervise appropriate evaluations of new assays and technologies
Ensure that all assay development and evaluations are conducted in a timely manner and that all validation processes and documentation is completed according to designated laboratory protocols.
Responsibility for ensuring that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and competencies are written and signed off prior to translation of new assays into service.
To provide highly specialized scientific advice and technical support for the development and translation of assays into the diagnostic service.
To initiate, develop and conduct novel service development projects in a self-directed manner.
To participate in working parties and liaison groups as necessary, in order to provide specialist scientific support.
To implement further ‘as required’ or routine molecular diagnostic services with analysis and interpretation of complex results.
To train and supervise biomedical scientists rotating through the service development post.
To provide training for diagnostic staff prior to introduction of new molecular assays into service
Contribute to the formal education and training of junior medical, scientific and technical staff and teaching of undergraduate and post graduate students.
Communicate the outcome of research and development work at local, national and international meetings.
Publication of scientific articles in peer reviewed journals is expected
Term of employment: contract for 6 months with possible extension
Job Requirement
Education: PhD in virology Experience: Proven experience in molecular/ virology research area
Desirable:
Experience in sequencing and other molecular techniques
Experience in molecular software analysis/bioinformatics