Senior Program Specialist (Global Health) - African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM)

Title: Senior Program Specialist, Global Health

 

4 Positions
 

Reports to: Director of Programs

ASLM Background:
 

The African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) is a pan-African, non-profit organization headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. ASLM’s mission is to advance the laboratory medicine services and networks needed to support preventive medicine, quality patient care and disease control in Africa. 

 

More information can be found at www.ASLM.org.

Position Responsibilities:
 

Under the supervision of the Director of Programs, the Senior Program Specialist – Global Health coordinates and implements ASLM activities related to projects supported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). 

 

The incumbent of this position coordinates with CDC in-country staff, Ministry of Health officials, and other laboratory strengthening partners to identify needs, manage, and implement technical assistance country project activities from beginning to end.

This position recruits and enlists qualified ASLM member and staff experts; organizes project teams; monitors overall project performance; and assesses project outcomes. 

 

The incumbent duties additionally include, but are not limited to: developing scopes of work, contracts, and corresponding project budgets; developing related reports and proposals and/or applications for funding; monitoring consultant and vendor contracts; and coordinating logistical arrangements for shipments and travel related to PEPFAR projects.

Position Qualifications:
 

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in public health or microbiology, or a bachelor’s degree in a similar field, with a minimum of three (3) years experience in laboratory science and one to two (1-2) years administrative or supervisory experience;
• Experience with HIV, STD, and TB diagnostics essential;
• Fluency in English required, and working knowledge of French or Portuguese preferred;
• Knowledge of: Microsoft Office applications with proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook; knowledge of accounting software preferred.
• Ability to establish working relationships with diverse groups, as well as the ability to work independently;
• Demonstrated capability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines;
• International and domestic travel required (up to 30%+).

This position is full-time and subject to available funding. There is no minimum period of employment. ASLM may terminate employment at any time due to funding, or for any other lawful reason. 

 

This announcement does not list all the duties of the posted job. Appropriate supervisors or managers may assign other duties. Individual performance evaluations are based in part upon the tasks listed in this announcement. ASLM maintains the right to revise the information found within this announcement at any time. 

 

This announcement is not a contract for employment.

How to Apply:
 

Qualified candidates should apply via e-mail to HR@ASLM.org – with only “ASLM Senior Program Specialist Global Health” in the subject line. 

 

The e-mail should contain your resume, cover letter, three (3) professional references, and minimum salary requirements. 

 

ASLM will only contact candidates considered for the position. 

 

NO PHONE CALLS will be accepted in reference to this position.