Vacancy For Junior Project Manager (Laboratory/Epidemiological Surveillance) at GFA Consulting Group

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GFA Consulting Group is one of the leading European consulting firms active in the development cooperation sector. GFA has a sound track record of providing effective solutions to the challenges in the global consulting market. Since 1982 we have implemented complex studies and projects worldwide. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Junior Project Manager for Laboratory/Epidemiological Surveillance Location: Abuja Project Period: Summer 2018 - July 2021 Duration of Assignment: 36 months About the Project

• Out of the 15 ECOWAS countries, the project focuses on strengthening laboratory capacities and infrastructures in Burkina Faso, host country of WAHO, Côte d’Ivoire, Niger and Nigeria, host country of the Regional Centre of Disease Control (RCDC). These countries have been identified and selected by WAHO.
• We are to provide consulting services to Support the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) with the Establishment of a Regional Epidemiological Surveillance System.
• The junior project manager will assist the Team Leader (who's based in Bobo Dioulasso). with the Support of WAHO and RCDC with the development of the laboratory network Cote d’Ivoire, Niger, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and the regional epidemiological surveillance system.
• The overarching goal is to improve protection of the population of the ECOWAS region against epidemic diseases through support of the development and strengthening of a functioning epidemiological surveillance system in the ECOWAS region.

Qualifications Required

• General experience: At least 5 years in international health-related projects.
• Specific experience: Laboratory management and epidemiology.
• At least a Master's Degree (university or equivalent institution or a recognised professional qualification) in Public Health or Health Sciences or any relevant field.
• Language skills: French and English.

    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV's to: [email protected]   Application Deadline 3rd July, 2018.

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