Senior Research and Science Officer

Reports to: Director of Programs

http://www.aslm.org/index.php/2011-11-19-08-16-11/join-aslm/job/16/senior-research-and-science-officer-location-negotiable-0554310

ASLM Background:
The African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) is a pan-African, non-profit organization headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. ASLM’s mission is to advance the laboratory medicine services and networks needed to support preventive medicine, quality patient care and disease control in Africa. More information can be found at www.ASLM.org. 

Position Responsibilities: 
Under the general direction of the Director of Programs and in coordination with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Senior Research and Science Officer is responsible for managing all aspects of ASLM’s research, associated projects, goals, and deliverables. S/he will provide leadership, direction, and coordination for the organization. S/he supervises, evaluates, develops and controls research project budgets. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·  To establish the organization’s strategic research and development roadmap and activities in support of the goals of ASLM;

·  To build partnerships and relationships with the scientific community and industry partners to advance laboratory researches;

·  To help profile ASLM as the leading resource for laboratory medicine, a preferred partner for leading institutions in Africa;

·  To ensure that ASLM has access to the most promising research programs in the field of laboratory medicine;

·  To maintain a positive collaborative relationship with other functional heads while representing the technical organization;

·  To represent the Society’s policies, aims and objectives through presentation of scientifically robust argument to the general public and outside bodies, including governments, industries and the media;

·  Develop, implement, and manage all research projects, including developing an active research program on laboratory science through ASLM’s Board on sciences and research;

·  Measure and evaluate progress and results for all projects as well as the organization as a whole;

·  Provide research support for ASLM overall, including background research into new or existing ASLM project areas;

·  Implement best practice empirical research methods and establish high standards across the department;

·  Work with the CEO and Director of Programs to coordinate project and department objectives with overall ASLM’s objective;

·  Plan, organize, and supervise the work of a growing research team;

·  Establish and manage ASLM’s presence in the research and expert community;

·  Establish and manage a consistent program of ASLM’s Fellows;

·  Manage the ASLM’s intern program.

Position Qualifications: 
Minimum Education & Experience:

·  Master’s Degree in science, laboratory medicine, or related field with 10+ years of management experience and research; PhD preferred.

·  Strong established reputation and key relationships built in thinktank, NGO and/or public health communities;

·  Strong record of published research, with 10+ years publishing on relevant topics in academic and non-academic venues preferred;

·  International experience strongly preferred;

·  Experience in NGOs, international organizations, and governments.

This position is full-time and subject to available funding. There is no minimum period of employment. ASLM may terminate employment at any time due to funding, or for any other lawful reason. This announcement does not list all the duties of the posted job. Appropriate supervisors or managers may assign other duties. Individual performance evaluations are based in part upon the tasks listed in this announcement. ASLM maintains the right to revise the information found within this announcement at any time. This announcement is not a contract for employment.

How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should apply via e-mail to HR@ASLM.org – with only “ASLM Senior Research and Science Officer” in the subject line. The e-mail should contain your resume, cover letter, three (3) professional references, and minimum salary requirements. ASLM will only contact candidates considered for the position. NO PHONE CALLS will be accepted in reference to this position.