VUFO NGO Resource Centre
Public Health Specialist (Lab Systems Team Lead)
Position: Public Health Specialist (Lab Systems Team Lead) position, vacancy number HANOI-2022-02 (RA) in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office in Hanoi.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: A Master level degree in any of the following fields: Microbiology, Chemistry, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Biology or any Biological Science is required.
Experience: A minimum of five years of experience the biomedical science field or clinical laboratory. At least three year experience in HIV related diagnosis testing and microbiological monitoring of treatment with HIV/AIDS (e.g, HIV serological testing, Viral load testing) and - capacity development for laboratory programs.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have:
In-depth knowledge of the principles of clinical microbiology, techniques involved in diagnosis of public health diseases, preference for those applicants who have HIV laboratory experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of Vietnam’s laboratory facilities, health care system and structures including familiarity with MOH policies, program priorities and regulations.
Good working knowledge of the U.S. Government public health programs, strategies, methods, procedures and techniques used to plan, develop, implement and evaluate results.
Good working knowledge of team management techniques to plan, organize and direct multi-disciplinary project teams/activities along with U.S. Government contracts and cooperative agreements.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have:
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with international, national, provincial, and local partners.
Ability to analyze, understand and discuss new program design, management and implementation approaches.
Ability to lead project teams and workgroups and to develop effective working relationships with national and international working partners.
Ability to perform logistical arrangements, including meeting and training coordination, to compile routine and technical reports along with strong oral and written communication skills.
Applications should be submitted through Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by July 27, 2022 to be considered. Guidance on how to apply is available on the Embassy’s website.