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Job Title: Laboratory Advisor
Funding Source: USG CDC/PEPFAR FUNDED PROJECT
Number: 1
Application due date: 20th of August 2015
Contract duration: 01 year
Starting Date: 27th of August 2015
Duty Station: Yaoundé-Cameroon
Background
ICAP-Columbia University
ICAP at Columbia University is an international non-profit organization that aims to ensure the
wellness of families and communities by strengthening health systems around the world. ICAP is one
of the world’s largest implementation and technical assistance providers for HIV and related health
programs and a global leader in HIV prevention, care, and treatment system strengthening, including
the areas of strategic information, clinical services, and program management. With its roots in
comprehensive, family focused HIV services, ICAP is widely respected for its success in both technical
assistance and capacity building of innovative, effective, and ethical programs in the most
challenging of resource-limited settings.
Program description
In partnership with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ICAP will
conduct Population-based HIV Impact Assessments (PHIA) in specific PEPFAR-supported countries.
Each PHIA will define the status of the national HIV epidemic, guide allocation of resources based on
evidence, and integrate capacity building of country stakeholders in the design, conduct, analysis,
and use of PHIAs.
ICAP, in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), is planning to conduct a PHIA to estimate the population-level impact of the
national HIV prevention, care and treatment programs in Cameroon. In addition to providing
important programmatic information to the MoH and relevant stakeholders, this assessment of the
national HIV program is of great value to HIV researchers and public health experts around the world.
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Key Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the ICAP Project Director for the Cameroon PHIA, the Laboratory Advisor will be
responsible for overseeing the laboratory component of the PHIA within Cameroon. The Laboratory
Advisor will also work closely with the in-country sub-contracted lab organization, CDC, MoH, in
country lab sub and survey teams to ensure that laboratory samples are correctly collected, processed,
and transported and that results are returned in a timely manner. This position is grant funded.
S/HE will:
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Assist with development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the implementation of
all lab related aspects of the PHIA project;
 Hire, train and supervise a team of laboratory officers, as needed;
 Review the development and implementation of QA/QC procedures for point of care HIV
rapid testing and PIMA CD4 point of care testing conducted by the laboratory subcontractor in
the study;
 Review the development and implementation of QA/QC procedures for the collection,
processing and storage of other study-related lab specimens by the survey subcontractor in the
study including for HIV recency, HIV RNA, and HIV DNA PCR for EID;
 Ensure laboratory specimen data are correctly captured in the study database and assist with
routine data analysis;
 Assist with the interpretation of laboratory results from the PHIA project and provide feedback
on ways to improve/streamline lab procedures and systems;
 Assist the PHIA team to develop strategies to ensure timely reporting of results to study
participants;
 Review weekly laboratory reports provided by the laboratory subcontractor, and assist the
Project Director
regular progress reports;
Qualifications,
Skillswith
andpreparing
Experience
 Represent ICAP in discussions with national stakeholders and assess ways in which national
capacity to process samples can be developed and strengthened;
MPH or equivalent professional degree
 Liaise with laboratory technical staff in ICAP NY Headquarters (HQs), and CDC Cameroon.
 Perform
others
duties as assigned by Project Director/Country Representative
Minimum
Required
Qualifications
QUALIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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Master's degree in a relevant scientific field
5+ years of experience managing a clinical or research laboratory;
Extensive knowledge and experience in design, implementation and management of
laboratory services in HIV programs;
Knowledge/experience of procurement procedures and equipment/supply/stock tracking
and inventory;
Experience with lab-related data management systems;
High level of proficiency in relevant computer applications, particularly Excel;
Excellent interpersonal, management, and communication skills.
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Travel Requirements
Periodic domestic travel throughout Cameroon to support the planning and implementation of the
PHIA Project
How to apply
 All qualified candidates should provide the following documents/information to
demonstrate their qualification :
 01 cover letter
 Update resume or CV
Incomplete files will be rejected. Only shortlisting candidates will be contacted.
Please indicate you are applying for PHIA-Laboratory Advisor Position.
Application should be dropped off at ICAP Cameroon Office, Street 1800, Bastos, Opposite
Netherland Consulate, Yaoundé or sent by mail to icapcameronn.office@gmail.com
Contact: 243595599
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