MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES % OF TIME
Program Management, Planning and Coordination
- Monitors and evaluates progress of projects, identifying policy, organizational and personnel, logistical, and financial problems and makes or recommends revisions as necessary to overcome obstacles and constraints to progress. Identifies training needs and participates in the development / implementation of training courses for partner organizations. Represent CDC Tanzania in national and international meetings and workshops and works in collaboration with the Tanzania National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) and other laboratory cooperative agreement partners to writes abstracts for presentation in national and international forums.
Technical Assistant and Oversight
- Provides technical assistance and oversight to the Ministry of Health (MOH) in mainland and Zanzibar, National Public Health Laboratories (NPHL), Zanzibar Laboratory Systems and other partners in the implementation of laboratory capacity building activities
Management
- Maintains effective liaisons with program officers and partner staff to ensure that partners meet monitoring requirements for supported cooperative agreement activities (e.g., quarterly reports, continuation applications, and supplemental applications).
Interagency Coordination
- As in-country expert on matters pertaining to testing and operations of a variety of laboratories located within Tanzania, job holder represents CDC/Tanzania at technical, policy and strategic planning meetings, including meetings with collaborators and donor agencies. Briefs agency officials on the results of such meetings and prepares written reports for submission to other interest parties.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
- EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five years working in a laboratory setting, in global health or in national reference laboratory, or research-oriented facility is required.
Education Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s level degree in Applied Biology (Microbiology), or Medical Laboratory Technology is required.
Evaluations:
- Language: Fluent (reading, speaking, and writing) in English is required and Fluent (reading, speaking, and writing) in Kiswahili is required, (This may be tested).
- EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications:
- All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
How to Apply:
- To apply for this position, applicants MUST apply electronically via ERA.
- For more information, visit this link https://tz.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/
Required Documents:
- In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.
- Bachelor’s level degree in Applied Biology (Microbiology) or Medical Laboratory Technology certificate is required.
- Proof of Citizenship (NIDA, Voters ID and Passport only)
- Degree with transcript
Next Steps:
- What to Expect Next: Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted only via email.
- Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Tanzania.
- The deadline for submitting the application is 23 November 2022.
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