We are seeking a Microscopist Technician as part of a five-year USAID-funded Systems to End the Malaria Burden through Meaningful Engagement-II (SEMBE II) Project in Cameroon. The project seeks to strengthen the capacity of the Cameroonian government and local stakeholders to positively respond to malaria prevention, control, and elimination priorities.
The microscopist will be in charge of preparing and analysing thick blood smears from participants recruited at the health facilities in the North Region. He will also be involved in training sessions aimed at reinforcing the capacity of lab technicians of the 15 health districts of the North region. He will work under the supervision of the Head of the Department of Parasitology and Microbiology, also acting as Study Director of the SEMBE II project at CRID.
Primary Responsibilities:
Specifically, the Microscopist will undertake the following activities:
- Master the standard operating procedures implemented in the framework of the SEMBE II project
- Prepare and be involved in the practical sessions of trainings on malaria diagnosis dedicated to lab technicians based at health facilities in the North region
- Ensure post training follow-up of lab technicians
- etc…
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS QUALITIES NEEDED:
- Diploma for Medical Laboratory Scientist (Option: Medical Analysis);
- At least 3 years work experience related to malaria diagnosis;
- Good knowledge on malaria diagnosis
Application instructions:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter (letter of motivation)
- Photocopy of degrees
- At least two professional references
Terms of employment
For question and application submission channel see: crid@crid-cam.net
Deadline for reception of application May 25 th ,2024
Please click on the following link for more information.
https://crid-cam.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Job-descriptions-Microscopist_technician_SEMBE-2.pdf
About CRID
Founded in 2017, the Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID) is a Not-for-profit research centre providing an excellent environment for conducting high quality and internationally approved research on infectious diseases in Cameroon and Africa. With an excellent technical platform and in collaboration with the various national and international partners, CRID aims to support research on the continent through the training of young African scientists, in order to fulfil its vision which is to save lives through quality research and capacity building in tropical infectious diseases.
Our recruitment at CRID is purely based on skills, qualifications and experience. We are working to create a safe working area of work for all free from any prejudice.
