Science Coordinator This posting is for a position related to the Collaborative Biological Engagement Program (CBEP) that is being administered in cooperation between the US Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Government of Azerbaijan. The successful applicant for the position of trainer of human clinical disease recognition will be a graduate of the State Medical University of Azerbaijan. This person will provide foundational training for physicians and future Government of Azerbaijan trainers in the recognition and response to infections caused by Especially Dangerous Pathogens (EDPs) using DTRA and MOH approved training materials. Examples of EDPs are brucellosis, anthrax, tularemia, plague, Tick-borne encephalitis, etc. Responsibilities • Regular visits to CBEP-engaged laboratory sites for the purposes of mentoring and troubleshooting facility and laboratory operations • Regular reporting of activities • Monitoring, reporting, and working with other staff members on facility and equipment maintenance issues and facility inventory levels • Provide advisory support to the laboratory staff to ensure adherence to SOPs and established guidelines • Review and support the veterinary and human health field and laboratory training programs • Provide liaison among engaged human and veterinary sites and with project management • Advisory support to the MOH and SVS in the development and implementation of standards and laws • Advisory support in the development and execution of CBEP research projects • Participate in the management of supply chain and laboratory inventories Background • Doctorate degree in clinical medicine from the State Medical University of Azerbaijan. Background or training in infectious disease preferred. • 2-5 years’ experience in clinical practice or academic teaching institution preferred. • Experience in delivering formalized instruction preferred, such as through a university, technical school, NGO, government institution, or private training program. • Proficiency in written and spoken English; fluency in Azerbaijani and, preferably, Russian. • Good organizational and communications skills. • Capable of efficiently performing duties using common computer software applications – MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader. • Capable of understanding program goals and needs, adapting to rapidly-changing circumstances, working efficiently, making timely decisions, communicating clearly, and responding to oversight and managerial direction. • Ability to travel within Azerbaijan for up to 2 weeks at a time. Age 21-40 Salary 700-1200 AZN E-mail: [email protected]
Posted on: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 07:30:43 +0000