Graduate Trainee Global Health
Becton Dickinson (BD) East Africa is seeking to engage suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the Graduate Trainee Global Health position
BD is a leading global medical technology company that develops, manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents.
Location: East Africa
Key responsibilities:
Support country specific programmes working on the ground with Ministry of Health and implementing partners to develop overarching, integrated laboratory systems, services and quality improvement strategies
Improve the quality of laboratory diagnostics critical to the management of HIV/AIDS patients
Implement quality control and quality assurance guidelines and supervisory tools for hematology, chemistry, CD4 testing and rapid HIV testing
Strengthen TB reference sites to serve as centralized training facilities
Improve access to TB diagnostics for HIV positive patients
Education and Qualifications:
Degree/diploma in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or Medicine or medical laboratory sciences
Alternative qualifications could be considered dependant upon professional experience
Professional Skills and Experience:
Graduated
Practical experience in Immunology, Microbiology or Hematology will be an added advantage
Interpersonal and Social Skills required for both positions:
- Highly talented in coaching and teaching skills
- Strong focus on customer support
- Commitment to team work and co-operation
- Strong technical writing skills
- International outlook and cultural sensitivity
- Accepts personal responsibility and has high ethical values
- Ability to work within a matrix environment
Other Requirements:
Both candidates must be fluent in English (written and spoken).
Additional fluency in Swahili will be an added advantage
Ability to work independently and be prepared for frequent travel within E. Africa and all International BD locations
If you meet the above criteria, please send your detailed CV with a handwritten cover letter, daytime contacts, copies of your academic and professional certificates to:
The Human Resources Manager
Becton Dickinson East Africa
P.O. Box 76613-00508
Nairobi, Kenya.
Closing date: 18th August