Laboratory expert

To perform our services, we are looking for consultants to be integrated in our pool of experts for short-term consultancies with the following profile:

• Advanced University Degree in medical biology or pharmacy
• Minimum 10 years’ experience working in laboratory services and the management of diagnostic products
• Experience with international agencies on strengthening laboratory services and/or diagnostic product/equipment matters
• Experience with and strong understanding of the diagnostic platforms used for the management of HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria programmes in limited resource settings
• Proven expertise in working with and understanding Quality Assurance (QA) systems, the selection of laboratory diagnostics and the implementation of diagnostic programs especially in resource limited settings.
• Working knowledge of procurement and supply chain good practices for diagnostic products.
• Good understanding of the WHO prequalification program and the work of the Global Harmonization Task Force (GHTF)
• Experience in preparing policy documents and technical guidelines
• Strong analytical, writing and reporting skills as well as excellent spoken communication skills essential
• Excellent command of English AND French required, another language (Spanish or Portuguese) is a strong asset
• Ability to work under pressure, work experience in fragile and operating challenging environments is an asset
• Experience working with not-for-profit sector is an asset

For further information please consult our website: http://www.swisstph.ch/swiss-centre-for-international-health.html