PHIA FELLOWSHIP – Nairobi, Kenya
Location: Nairobi, Kenya – Expected to reside in Nairobi and be eligible to work in Kenya
Program: Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (PHIA) Fellowship Program
We are pleased to announce a vacancy in the Lab-Corps Fellows Program, developed to promote robust laboratory practice among young laboratory professionals and support the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) efforts to control the HIV epidemic in Africa. We seek to add one in-country fellow. The candidate must reside in Nairobi, Kenya.
Fellowship Program Objectives:
The Lab-Corps Fellows will support an HIV Impact Assessment through activities such as:
• Conducting epidemiologic surveys
• Implementing quality improvements in diagnostic testing
• Mapping specimen referral systems
• Implement HIV viral load testing.
• Providing survey support outside of the traditional laboratory setting
The program will also emphasize the importance of accurate and reliable diagnosis, evaluation,
and appropriate use of diagnostics, point-of-care testing, effective specimen management, and
various biomarkers for assessing the disease burden in the community.
Fellowship Details:
This fellowship will require frequent and lengthy deployments to various PEPFAR countries.
• Fellowship Management and Support: CDC-Atlanta and PEPFAR Implementing Partners (PIPs) manage the fellowship in collaboration with the Institut de Recherche en Santé, de Surveillance Epidemiologique et de Formations (IRESSEF), and Heart to Heart International (HHI).
• Duration: 1 Year (Individual Fellowship Agreements may be extended as needed)
• Locations: The PIP recruits individuals to work as fellows in Kenya.
• Compensation: The PIP will provide a monthly stipend for the HIV Impact Assessment Fellows and provide travel allowances for approved work-related travel
Criteria :
Eligible applicants should:
• Reside and eligible to work in Kenya.
• Have a biological sciences/ medical laboratory sciences degree (Biologist or MPH or master’s in science) with a strong interest in applied diagnostics and public health.
• Have field experience and a thorough understanding of quality assurance elements, including pre-testing, testing, and post-testing steps.
• Possess a thorough understanding of quality management systems.
• Demonstrate a strong ability to work independently.
• Be proficient with data management tools and software programs.
• Possess strong computer skills, including a thorough working knowledge of computer
programs such as Microsoft Excel.
• Possess and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills in English and
Swahili.
• Possess ability to work closely with the general public.
• Be highly organized and motivated.
The applications are due by 8th November 2024.
Please submit the following documents to [email protected] with the subject line Kenya incountry fellowship application before the deadline:
• A detailed CV with current 3 references.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• A cover letter, including a one-page summary explaining:
o Why working in public health, specifically laboratory sciences is of interest to you
o Your career goals and how this fellowship will support them.
o Any skills you possess that make you an asset to this program and why you think
those skills are most important to the multi-agency efforts to control the HIV
epidemic. Apart from educational qualifications, successful candidates will have related field experience and
excellent communication skills. Prior experience as a trainer may be advantageous, although not essential. In addition, selected applicants will be notified within two weeks from the deadline for a follow-up interview or questionnaire submission.
*ONLY successful candidates shall be contacted for a follow-up interview or questionnaire.