Director, Technical Services - Laboratory
Quick answer
Corus International is hiring a senior Director, Technical Services - Laboratory (US-based) to provide strategic and technical leadership for laboratory systems and diagnostic services supporting infectious disease prevention, detection, surveillance, and response under a U.S. Government-funded health program, primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other African countries.
- Role
- Director, Technical Services - Laboratory
- Organization
- Corus International
- Location
- United States of America
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Other
The role
The Director, Technical Services - Laboratory will provide strategic and technical leadership to strengthen laboratory systems and diagnostic services supporting infectious disease prevention, detection, surveillance, and response under a U.S. Government (USG)-funded health program, primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other African countries.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic and technical leadership for laboratory functions supporting EVD, Mpox, HIV, TB, malaria, vaccine-preventable diseases, and other emerging infectious diseases
- Support country teams and provide technical guidance in the development of annual workplans related to strengthening laboratory systems
- Support Ministries of Health in implementing national laboratory strategic plans, policies, standards, and operational guidelines
- Advise on laboratory system improvements, including referral networks, specimen transport systems, and diagnostic services
- Strengthen laboratory preparedness and response capacity for disease outbreaks and public health emergencies
- Provide technical assistance to strengthen integrated national and provincial laboratory networks
What it takes
- Master's degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Clinical Pathology, or a related field
- Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible professional experience supporting national laboratory systems, infectious disease programs, or public health laboratory services
- Professional fluency in French and English
- Experience working on USG-funded programs, including programs funded by the U.S. Department of State, USAID, CDC, PEPFAR, PMI, or similar donor-funded initiatives
- Experience supporting laboratory components of HIV, TB, malaria, vaccine-preventable diseases, Ebola, Mpox, and other outbreak-response programs
- Experience with laboratory quality management systems, accreditation, biosafety, biosecurity, and laboratory network strengthening
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in the United States of America.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master's degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, at least eight years of relevant experience, and fluency in French and English.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates can apply through the link provided: https://corus.applicantpro.com/jobs/4166685.
Is the job remote?
The job details do not specify the work schedule, so it is unclear whether the position is remote, hybrid, or in-office.
How to apply
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