Armauer Hansen Research Inistitute Junior Health Researcher /Biotechnology and Biotechnology Directorate Jobs in Ethiopia

Armauer Hansen Research Inistitute Junior Health Researcher /Biotechnology and Biotechnology Directorate Jobs in Ethiopia


Job Description

  • The Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) was founded in 1970 through the initiative of the Norwegian and Swedish Save the Children organizations seconded by the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia.

  • The Institute got its name from the Norwegian physician, Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen, who first described the leprosy bacillus (Mycobacterium leprae).

  • AHRI is a biomedical research institute that works in developing tools for prevention, control and treatment of mycobacterium and other diseases of public healthy importance through applied and basic biomedical research and training.

  • AHRI would like to hire qualified candidate in the position of Junior Researcher working under Biotechnology and Biotechnology Directorate

    Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • set up and monitor instruments and laboratory equipment,

  • prepare samples, reagents and media,

  • Assist in conducting experiments as per experimental protocols, record data and prepare reports

  • Initiate quarter purchase, prepare detail specification for the items to be procured and ensure its procurements as per the specification.

  • Work with logistics, finance, human resource as well as other research directorates and support staff
    with high team spirit.

  • Maintain good relation with partner organizations such as Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), Ministry of Health Ethiopia.

  • Knowledge of research ethics and good clinical practice skill is advantageous

    Other Duties

  • Skills required: ELISA, Cell culture, DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis

  • Perform laboratory or field activities as might be assigned

  • Represent the directorate on admin related issues

    Job Requirements

    Job Requirements

    Education

  • BSc, Degree in Biotechnology, biology, biomedical science, medical laboratory technology, Chemistry, Nursing, health related fields (cGPA= 2.75 for female and 3.0 for male applicants)

    Experience

  • BSc, 0 years of experience

  • Female Applicants are encouraged

    Requirements

  • Good general work habits and people skills

  • Committed to the values of integrity, accountability, transparency, and scientific rigor

    How to Apply

  • Interested applicants who fulfilled the above requirements should ONLY send the following through ethiojobs.net within ten /10/ working days since the vacancy posting.

  • A CV/resume (not more than 3 pages)

  • A cover letter (not more than one page)

  • A one page table summarizing your educational background, technical skills and competencies to facilitate the screening process

  • Credentials /important only/

  • Please DO NOT ATTACH any other documents.

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