Job Location | Muscat, Oman |
Education | Not Mentioned |
Salary | Not Mentioned |
Industry | Laboratory & Quality Control; Non-profit Organization; Scientific Research & Development |
Functional Area | Not Mentioned |
BackgroundThe Program Director will support the laboratory systems strengthening work of the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) in meeting the Global Health Security Agenda goals through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Global Health Protection (DGHP).The candidate will possess an advanced degree and public health experience across the Middle East and North Africa regions. The Program Director will liaise with CDC Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Office, CDC HQ, MoH/National Public Health Laboratories (NPHL), county laboratory coordinators, and other collaborating partners in Oman and will implement agreed-upon strategies to enhance the public health laboratory network and improve overall surveillance systems.?The candidate will serve as a full-time contracted employee to APHL through September 29, 2021, with annual renewal subject to satisfactory performance and continued availability of funds. APHL Headquarters (HQ) is located in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA, and this is a field position located in Muscat, Oman.APHL works to strengthen laboratory systems serving the public?s health in the United States and globally.Scope??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????APHL is seeking a Program Director with a background in laboratory sciences, experience in advanced molecular diagnostic testing, including next-generation sequencing techniques and other advanced molecular detection techniques, to support Oman?s public health laboratory system. The scope of work will primarily focus on supporting global health security (GHS) activities, emphasizing strengthening the public health laboratory network. This individual will liaise with CDC Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Office, CDC HQ, MoH/National Public Health Laboratories (NPHL), county laboratory coordinators, and other collaborating partners in Oman and will implement agreed-upon strategies to enhance the public health laboratory network and improve overall surveillance systems. The individual will have a strong understanding of the laboratory system in Oman with significant experience supporting laboratory initiatives in the country. In addition, the candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills.
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