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FHI 360 Laboratory Technical Specialist Vietnam FHI 360 Jobs 2024

FHI 360 looking for “Laboratory Technical Specialist”. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree may apply on or before 17-Jul-24.

The FHI 360 has published a job vacancy announcement on 02/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Laboratory Technical Specialist to be based in Hanoi , Vietnam. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org

Company Name: FHI 360

Job Title: Laboratory Technical Specialist

Duty Station: Hanoi , Vietnam

Country: Vietnam

Application Deadline: 17-Jul-24

Responsibilities:

This position will focus on laboratory activities related to strengthening the capacity and systems for AMR/AMU/AMC surveillance laboratory systems. This position is based in Hanoi with frequent field visits to laboratories in surveillance systems around 20 – 30 per cent in different parts of Vietnam. Specific responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical assistance and coordinate the implementation of technical activities, including onsite mentoring, coaching, and training on microbiology techniques, quality management system/ISO 15189 accreditation, biosafety/biosecurity, data management for AMR/AMU/AMC surveillance laboratories in either human or animal health sectors.
• Participate in laboratory assessment, supportive supervision and coaching/mentoring to laboratories at surveillance sites on AMR/AMU/AMC.
• Support planning and implementation of procurement and renovation work of selected surveillance sites.
• Support the operation of the national referral network to collect and transfer the specimens and isolates for AMR testing from surveillance sites to the national AMR reference laboratories. Provide technical assistance for sample collection, coordination, and transport within the surveillance network.
• Provide technical assistance to prepare and submit AMR/AMU/AMC-related data and reports as per the national, regional and global standards and share data, results, and approaches to stimulate improvement and innovation in the field of AMR/AMU/AMC surveillance
• Provide support in the collection of M&E indicators. Provide data review, data analysis and visualization for M&E and other surveillance data

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or other relevant subject and minimum 3 years of experience in clinical/veterinary laboratory (preferably including microbiology, AMR/AMU or disease surveillance), or a related area. Master’s degree or Medical Technologist with relevant work experience are advantages. This combination of education and work experience would provide the following relevant specialized expertise and skills in areas associated with animal health and/or human health.

Expertise

• Microbiology and related laboratory techniques
• Biosafety and biosecurity
• Laboratory quality management
• AMR/AMU and disease surveillance or other relevant health programs (biostatics, quality management)

Skills

• Ability to communicate and coordinate with stakeholders
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in an IT environment
• Strong coordination, communication, and interpersonal aptitudes
• Fluency in English
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the ethical issues surrounding research and surveillance.