CDC (Centers for Disease Control and prevention) Kenya Biosafety Technical Advisor Job in Nairobi Kenya

The United States Embassy – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Kenya has a vacancy in Nairobi for the position of Biosafety Technical Advisor.

The incumbent will serve as the Technical Advisor of Biosafety for CDC-Division of HIV/AID in Kenya.

She/he will support CDC, the Ministries of Health and PEPFAR Implementing Partners plan and implement biosafety, biosecurity and infection prevention control (IPC) measures in Kenya.

Under the direction of the CDC Division of HIV/AIDS Laboratory Branch Chief the incumbent will ensure the integration of biosafety/Biosecurity and IPC measures into the national laboratory systems; National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) and all PEPFAR comprehensive prevention, care and treatment programs.

Requirements:

• Medical doctor qualification is required (MBChB, MD or equivalent);
• OR a Masters degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or a related field.
• At least five years experience in healthcare settings. Three of these years should have been spent in service to the public health sector.
• Specific experience with Infection prevention and/or blood transfusion services is required. Level IV (Fluent) English ability and Level IV (Fluent) Kiswahili ability are required.
• Must be knowledgeable in laboratory practice, occupational health and safety, biosafety and infection prevention and control (IPC).
• Must be familiar with Government of Kenya regulations and applicable standards in environmental and occupational health and safety.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their application together with a detailed CV and all relevant attachments via mail before October 6, 2011 to the following address:

Human Resources Office
Public Health Professional Positions
P. O. Box 606
Village Market
00621 Nairobi, Kenya