URC seeks a Biosafety and Security (BS&S) subject matter expert with experience in BS&S training, disease surveillance, and knowledge of best practices. The BS&S Specialist will train officers, laboratorians, and university instructors in Vietnam. The Specialist will also provide Management and Leadership training to laboratory managers and leaders in the Department of Animal Health (DAH) and the Ministry of Health (MOH). This position will be responsible for developing a training management plan that includes a transition to a Training Development Program (also known as a Training of Trainers).
The BS&S Specialist will work closely with the DAH to develop comprehensive, modern BS&S regulations specific to veterinary laboratories including: BS&S requirements for veterinary diagnostic laboratories; BS&S requirements for laboratories conducting animal experiments; BS&S certification requirements and plans for veterinary laboratories; Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for proper hazardous waste handling and disposal; and, technical specifications for BS&S equipment and supplies to meet appropriate BS&S regulations.
The BS&S specialist will also outline feasible concepts for an electronic disease reporting tool for the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). The position will be charged with research on prior attempts to implement Animal Disease Reporting Systems in Vietnam and work closely with all stakeholders to produce a Gap Analysis Report documenting the findings
Minimum Qualifications
University Research Co., LLC (URC)
Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems. URC focuses on finding ways to deliver proven approaches to health care problems, applying quality improvement (QI) methods and conducting operations research to tailor those approaches to various settings. Recognizing implementation barriers unique to each setting, we train local managers and service providers to strengthen health systems, integrate system elements, and bring improvements to scale.
To Apply:
For immediate consideration, please visit URC’s Career Opportunities page at www.urc-chs.com/careers.
You must upload your CV/Résumé and your Cover Letter where indicated. Also, please complete your application form and attach a completed USAID Form 1420 Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet as well.
Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted. No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you very much for your interest.
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