Title: Senior Program Specialist, Global Health
4 Positions
Reports to: Director of Programs
ASLM Background:
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:
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.
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:
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:
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.