Vacancy Announcement – Armauer Hansen Research Inistitute(AHRI)
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About the Job
Position: Researcher I
Term of employment: One year contract with possible extension
Grade XVIII
Salary 15,340.00.00
Benefits:-
House Allowance 6,000.00
Telephone /Internet 1,000.00
The Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) was founded in 1970 through the initiative of the Norwegian and Swedish Save the Children organizations seconded by the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia. The Institute got its name from the Norwegian physician, Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen, who first described the leprosy bacillus (Mycobacterium leprae).AHRI is a biomedical, Research studies, Vaccine, and Traditional Medicine research institute that works in developing tools for research studies, Vaccine, prevention, control, and treatment of neglected tropical diseases and other diseases of public health importance through applied, basic biomedical research, research studies, and training.
About You
Qualification:
MSc in Diagnostic and Public Health Microbiology, Medical Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical microbiology or Immunology and related fields.
Experience:
A minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience in research and development activities.
Five (4) publication points is mandatory.
Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing research projects, laboratory quality management systems, specimen/sample management, and laboratory operational oversight.
Strong experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and extensive involvement in data management and integration with research databases.
Proven track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and active participation in scientific research projects and collaborations.
Skills and Abilities:
Over four (4) years of progressive experience in research laboratory related activities and research and development within premier research institutions.
Strong expertise in designing, formulating, and implementing research projects, as well as managing laboratory quality systems aligned with international standards (e.g., ISO 15189).
Extensive experience in specimen and sample management, laboratory operational oversight, inventory management, and ensuring regulatory compliance in laboratory environments.
Proven proficiency in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Laboratory Data Management Systems (LDMS), and integration of laboratory databases with research data platforms.
Robust track record of scientific research and publication, with multiple peer-reviewed articles published in international journals and active engagement in collaborative scientific projects and conference presentations.
Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and train laboratory teams, develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), and implement laboratory contingency and quality improvement plans.
Required number: one (1)
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Deadline : May 7th 2025
Position 2: Researcher II
About the Job
Position: Researcher II
Term of employment: One year contract with possible extension
Grade XIX
Salary 16,738.00
benefits: House Allowance 6000 Telephone /Internet 1000
The Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) was founded in 1970 through the initiative of the Norwegian and Swedish Save the Children organizations seconded by the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia. The Institute got its name from the Norwegian physician, Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen, who first described the leprosy bacillus (Mycobacterium leprae).AHRI is a biomedical, Research studies, Vaccine, and Traditional Medicine research institute that works in developing tools for research studies, Vaccine, prevention, control, and treatment of neglected tropical diseases and other diseases of public health importance through applied, basic biomedical research, research studies, and training.
About You
Qualification:
Msc in Public health, Reproductive health, Epidemiology and Environmental health
Experience:
A minimum of 6 years of working experience in general non-communicable disease research .
Have an experience of conducting research on environmental and climate change effect on health.
Strong background and experience in research project management , research project coordination , program evaluation or related areas with a good publication record.
Trained and experienced in qualitative study methods and with good publication records.
Trained and experienced in systematic review development with proven publication record .
Seven (7) publication points is mandatory.
Skills and Abilities:
Investigative Skills: Identifying problems, assessing risks, defining expected / potential results, inspecting specimens, cataloguing information
Research / Quantitative Skills: Defining problems, designing experiments, utilizing laboratory equipment, using computers for computation / simulation, conducting studies, recording observations, interpreting results, utilizing statistical tests to predict outcomes, and preparing statistical reports.
Analytical Skills: Examining components of problems / ideas, reasoning logically, categorizing data, making projections from data, organizing ideas / information, and evaluating the effects of phenomena.
Communication Skills: Writing research proposals, contributing to teams, summarizing research findings, explaining complex ideas for technical and nontechnical audiences, designing charts, graphs and other visual aids, reporting results and conclusions orally and in writing, and presenting alternative explanations.
Required number: one (1)
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Deadline : May 7th 2025
Position 3: Researcher I
About the Job
Position: Researcher I
Term of employment: One year contract with possible extension
Grade XVIII
Salary- 15,340.00.00
Benefits:-
House Allowance 6,000.00
Telephone /Internet 1,000.00
The Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) was founded in 1970 through the initiativeof the Norwegian and Swedish Save the Children organizations seconded by the Ministryof Health of Ethiopia. The Institute got its name from the Norwegian physician, Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen, who first described the leprosy bacillus (Mycobacterium leprae).AHRI is a biomedical, Research studies, Vaccine, and Traditional Medicine researchinstitute that works in developing tools for research studies, Vaccine, prevention, control,and treatment of neglected tropical diseases and other diseases of public healthimportance through applied, basic biomedical research, research studies, and training.
About You
Qualification:
Msc in Veterinary Microbial Biotechnology, Medical Biotechnology, Medical Microbiology, Pharmaceutical microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or Immunology.
Experience:
A minimum of four years of working experience in Associate researcher in vaccines research and development or related areas.
Strong background and experience in vaccine development or related areas with a good publication record.
Five (4) publication points is mandatory.
Skills and Abilities:
Investigative Skills: Identifying problems, assessing risks, defining expected / potential results, inspecting specimens, cataloging information
Research / Quantitative Skills: Defining problems, designing experiments, utilizing laboratory equipment, using computers for computation / simulation, conducting studies, recording observations, interpreting results, utilizing statistical tests to predict outcomes, and preparing statistical reports.
Analytical Skills: Examining components of problems / ideas, reasoning logically, categorizing data, making projections from data, organizing ideas / information, and evaluating the effects of phenomena.
Communication Skills: Writing research proposals, contributing to teams, summarizing research findings, explaining complex ideas for technical and nontechnical audiences, designing charts, graphs and other visual aids, reporting results and conclusions orally and in writing, and presenting alternative explanations.
Required number: one (1)
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Deadline : May 7th 2025
Position 4: Assistant Researcher II
About You
Qualification:
Bsc, Medical Biotechnology, Medical Laboratory Technology
Experience:
Investigative Skills: Identifying problems, assessing risks, defining expected / potential results, inspecting specimens, cataloging information
Research / Quantitative Skills: Defining problems, designing experiments, utilizing laboratory equipment, using computers for computation / simulation, conducting studies, recording observations, interpreting results, utilizing statistical tests to predict outcomes, and preparing statistical reports.
Analytical Skills: Examining components of problems / ideas, reasoning logically, categorizing data, making projections from data, organizing ideas / information, and evaluating the effects of phenomena.
Communication Skills: Writing research proposals, contributing to teams, summarizing research findings, explaining complex ideas for technical and nontechnical audiences, designing charts, graphs and other visual aids, reporting results and conclusions orally and in writing, and presenting alternative explanations.
A minimum of Six (6) years of working experience in Assistant researcher TB culture and DST, microscopy research and development or related areas.
Responsibilities:
· Conduct MTB cultures and DST for MDR patients and AHRI projects.
· Utilize Ziehl-Neelsen and fluorescent microscopy for TB identification.
· Train new staff and interns in TB culture and DST techniques.
· Collect and analyze TB culture data and prepare necessary reagents.
· Ensure quality control in laboratory processes.
· Collaborate with team members and participate in lab accreditation activities (ISO 15189:2022).
· Prepare reagents and media
· Report patient results to the physician and prepare report quarterly
· Adhere to safety and ethical guidelines.
· Care for the laboratory equipment and perform daily maintenance.
· Be flexible in taking on additional tasks as needed.
Skills and Abilities:
Investigative Skills: Identifying problems, assessing risks, defining expected / potential results, inspecting specimens, cataloging information
Research / Quantitative Skills: Defining problems, designing experiments, utilizing laboratory equipment, using computers for computation / simulation, conducting studies, recording observations, interpreting results, utilizing statistical tests to predict outcomes, and preparing statistical reports.
Analytical Skills: Examining components of problems / ideas, reasoning logically, categorizing data, making projections from data, organizing ideas / information, and evaluating the effects of phenomena.
Communication Skills: Writing research proposals, contributing to teams, summarizing research findings, explaining complex ideas for technical and nontechnical audiences, designing charts, graphs and other visual aids, reporting results and conclusions orally and in writing, and presenting alternative explanations.
Required number: one (1)
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Deadline : May 7th 2025
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