Priority zoonotic disease laboratory technology

Duration of contract: 12 months with possible extension

Work Place: Ethiopian Public Health Institute

Reporting to: Zoonotic Disease Division

Number needed: One

Roles and responsibilities

Coordinate and detect rabies at national and regional rabies laboratory.

Provide technical support for public health and veterinary professionals at regional and national level.

Organize workshops and meetings involving stakeholders at regional and national level

Develop and implement appropriate standard protocols (SOPS, manuals, etc.) to strengthen rabies prevention, detection and response at regional and national level.

Involve in outbreak investigation and response efforts through collection of samples, undertaking laboratory investigation, etc.

Facilitate trainings on rabies/zoonotic disease in line with the institutes interests and goals in collaboration with other agencies and sectors.

Support reporting and communication between public health and veterinary agencies at regional level.

Support implementation of public education activities at regional and national level.

Coordinate and supervise project activities in selected pilot regions.

Communicate results of disease investigation to respective departments and bureaus and higher levels as necessary.

Support the regional veterinary clinics and public health/veterinary laboratory performing diagnostic testing and surveillance.

Maintain a database of disease reports for surveillance and response purposes.

Disseminate educational materials to professionals and community level facilities to increase awareness on zoonotic diseases.

Ensure documentation of community sensitization activities including location, time spent, and number of people sensitized.

Degree or MSc in veterinary laboratory or any other related field of study.

8 years experience for M.Sc. and above demonstrated experience

10 years experience for BSC and above demonstrated experience