What You’ll Do<\/p>\n
\tRTI is seeking to build a roster of experienced technical and management experts for an anticipated DOD -WRAIR disease surveillance and research opportunity in Africa. The potential scope includes scientific, technical, operational, and administrative support for WRAIR-Africa\u2019s infectious disease surveillance and research activities throughout the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR) to include Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Somalia, Uganda, and other countries of Force Health Protection (FHP) priority (e.g., Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)) to facilitate efficient and effective support across all sites while maintaining continuity of operations and aligning with WRAIR-Africa mission objectives. The primary location will be in Nairobi, Kenya with work occurring across other locations throughout the AFRICOM AOR.
\n\tWe invite applications from candidates who bring skills and experience in the field of surveillance and research in emerging infectious disease across Antimicrobial Resistant Infections (AMRIs), Febrile and Vector-Borne Infections (FVBIs), Respiratory Infections (RIs), Wastewater-Based Bio-surveillance (WBB), and other emerging infections of military\u00a0importance.<\/p>\n
Potential key roles and thematic areas are included below.\u00a0These opportunities are contingent upon receipt of donor funding.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tSenior Program Manager:\u00a0Infectious Disease Surveillance
\n\tCountry Program Managers: Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Somalia, Uganda, Ethiopia, DRC
\n\tInfectious Disease Surveillance and Research Experts with experience in:
\n\tAntimicrobial Resistant Infections (AMRIs)
\n\tFebrile and Vector-Borne Infections (FVBIs)
\n\tRespiratory Infections (RIs)
\n\tWastewater-Based Bio-surveillance (WBB)
\n\tLaboratory Management Specialists
\n\tCompliance and Regulatory Specialists:\u00a0DoD, Army Regulations; ISO Standards, FDA and EPA; human subjects and animal care; good clinical practices
\n\tLogistics Specialists:\u00a0Procurement; Inventory
\n\tBioinformatics Specialists<\/p>\n
Minimum Requirements:<\/p>\n
\tEight or more years of professional working experience.
\n\tExpertise in one or more of the above technical, operations or management disciplines.
\n\tPrior experience working on infectious disease surveillance projects funded by USG, highly desirable.
\n\tPrior experience working on DoD funded projects, preferred.
\n\tProfessional experience working in Africa within the AFRICOM countries including:\u00a0Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Somalia, Uganda, Ethiopia, DRC.
\n\tDemonstrated experience working with relevant government, Ministries of Health, research entities, universities, and military stakeholders.<\/p>\n
Apply Through:<\/p>\n
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