Trócaire’s Horn & East Africa Regional Office (HEARO) offers a challenging opportunity for a self directed, dynamic and highly motivated persons for the following position in the Somalia programme.
Only those who meet the required criteria need to apply.
Laboratory Skills Tutor
The position:
Based in Mandera with frequent travel to Somalia, the Skills Tutor will be responsible for providing training in basic laboratory procedures to field laboratory staff as well as supervising and managing laboratory services in a rural setting in Somalia.
Provide effective supervision and management of laboratory services as well as on the job training of field laboratory staff in basic laboratory procedures as a key step towards sustaining appropriate and effective diagnostic services in a district health programme.
Will also be responsible for quality control of tests e.g malaria and TB slides.
Competencies:
* Must have at least a Diploma in Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution and should have held a senior position of responsibility for at least one year in addition to 5 years of varied post-qualification experience, including working in rural settings.
* Fluency in Somali and experience working in post-conflict environments would be advantageous.
* Teaching experience is desirable while good communication, basic computer skills and report-writing skills are essential.
* Must be able to communicate in Somali language
Applications comprising a comprehensive updated CV plus cover letter should be sent to:
The Human Resources Officer
Trocaire Regional Office
P.O Box 66300 – 00800 Nairobi
Or by e-mail to hr@trocaire.or.ke
Closing date for applications: 22nd October 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Laboratory Skills Tutor
