Job Title:    Regional Entomology Lab Technician (2 No Experience Careers)

Organization: Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)

Duty Station: Western or Eastern Region, Uganda

About US:

The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) is a non-profit research organization. IDRC conducts research in infectious diseases including Malaria, HIV and Tuberculosis. Our studies have led to over 150 publications and have impacted on the management of infectious diseases in Uganda. IDRC currently manages over 41 grants with an annual budget of $11 million. IDRC was established in May 2008 by Ugandan health scientists from Makerere University College of health sciences, University of California, San Francisco and the Uganda Ministry of health.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Manage the monthly duty roster for all entomology activities in the field & field lab and ensure all required tasks are accomplished.
• Receive specimens from the field, sort and separate mosquitoes.
• Perform morphological identification on the common malaria vectorspecies.
• Prepare the mosquitoes samples for proper storage.
• Oversee the proper packaging and transportation of mosquitoes.
• Assist with organization and filing of study forms, in collaboration with the coordinators.
• Provide daily updates of entomology logs and notice boards/progress charts.
• Ensure adequate supplies are available for the entomology surveys and preparation of bags/backpacks for daily routines in collaboration with the coordinators.
• Ensure accurate labelling, packaging and timely transport of all laboratory specimens from the field.
• Actively participate in the training and support supervision of the entomology field workers.
• Attend regular team meetings. 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant must hold a Diploma in medical entomology. A degree in a related course is an added advantage.
• Additional training in Good Laboratory Practice and Good Clinical Practice is an added advantage
• Experience with entomology surveys and laboratory work
• Willingness to live and work upcountry in Eastern or Western Uganda
• Ability to speak at least one language commonly used in Eastern Region or Western Uganda

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send typed letters of application together with current CV, two reference letters from past employers and copies of academic certificates should be delivered to:

The Human Resource Manager,

Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC),

1. O Box 7475, Kampala, 2C Nakasero Hill Road OR IDRC Tororo office at the Tororo District Hospital OR IDRC Mbarara Office opposite Lake View Hotel OR IDRC Mbale office on Plot 35 Masaba Road OR IDRC Busia Office at Masafu General Hospital

NB: Please clearly indicate in your application letter “Application for the post of Regional Entomology Lab Technician” and state your region of preference “Eastern Region or Western Region.”

Deadline: 19^th December, 2016