Laboratory Manager (MRC Basse)
Title | Laboratory Manager (MRC Basse) |
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Salary | Occupational Group D2/D3 |
Start Date | Tuesday, July 17, 2012 |
End Date | Monday, August 20, 2012 |
Job Information | The MRC Unit, The Gambia is the Medical Research Council’s largest establishment conducting laboratory, field based and clinical research in a developing country. To reflect changes in national and global health priorities and new international funding opportunities a new research portfolio has been organized under three themes: Child Survival; Disease Control & Elimination; Vaccinology. These themes have been selected to target national health needs, to reinforce sub-regional and international links and to address some of the major current priorities in the Millennium Global Health Goals. We are looking for a Laboratory Manager to be based at MRC Basse who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Basse Field Station’s Research Laboratory providing technical and managerial support to the various research projects hosted at the site. In addition, s/he will 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. Essential
Preferred
The post will be for 3 years, extendable by mutual agreement. The salary will be in Occupational Group D2/D3 dependent on qualifications and experience. We cannot accept applications from people who are currently, or in the last 6 months, employed by The Gambia Government. If you are interested and have the skills and abilities for this position please contact the Human Resources Office for an application form and a copy of the job description and person specification for the post. Completed application forms together with photocopies of qualifications should be returned to: Human Resources Office The closing date for the receipt of applications is 20th August 2012. For further information about MRC Gambia visit www.mrc.gm MRC is an equal opportunities employer and operates a strict no smoking policy. |
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