Major Accountabilities
Assist with development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the implementation of all lab related aspects of the PHIA Project
Hire, train and supervise a team of laboratory officers
Review the development and implementation of QA/QC procedures for point of care HIV rapid testing and PIMA CD4 point of care testing conducted by the laboratory subcontractor in the study
Review the development and implementation of QA/QC procedures for the collection, processing and storage of other study-related lab specimens by the survey subcontractor in the study including for HIV recency, HIV RNA, and HIV DNA PCR for EID
Ensure laboratory specimen data are correctly captured in the study database and assist with routine data analysis
Assist with the interpretation of laboratory results from the PHIA Project and provide feedback on ways to improve/streamline lab procedures and systems
Assist the PHIA team to develop strategies to ensure timely reporting of results to study participants
Review weekly laboratory reports provided by the laboratory subcontractor, and assist the PHIA team with preparing regular progress reports
Represent ICAP in discussions with national stakeholders and assess ways in which national capacity to process samples can be developed and strengthened
Liaise with laboratory technical staff in ICAP NY Headquarters (HQs), and CDC Uganda
Perform other related duties as directed
Education
Master’s degree in a relevant scientific field
Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications
Minimum five (5) years of experience managing a clinical or research laboratory
Extensive knowledge and experience in design, implementation and management of laboratory services in HIV programs
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of procurement procedures and equipment/supply/stock tracking and inventory
Demonstrated experience with lab-related data management systems
High level of proficiency in relevant computer applications, particularly Excel
Excellent interpersonal, management, and communication skills
Travel Requirements
May require periodic trips to partner sites, conferences and/or off site meetings within Uganda (requiring overnight stay of up to two days)
HOW TO APPLY:
NOTE: This role will be engaged through a consultancy arrangement with ICAP at Columbia University in New York.
Please send an application letter and CV by email with a subject title “PHIA Project – Laboratory Manager” to icap-jobs-uganda@columbia.edu.
Please do not attach any certificates when submitting on line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.