KAMPALA (UGANDA). The Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University SOM, invites applications from pathologists for a Laboratory Director to direct a CAP accredited clinical laboratory on site in Kampala, Uganda. The laboratory is affiliated with the Infectious Disease Institute of Makerere University under a Research Collaboration Program. This is a full-time faculty position in the Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
The faculty member will be responsible for directing the clinical laboratory, facilitating research studies, and training physicians and technologists in laboratory medicine. The Laboratory Director will be the Head of Laboratory Services at the Infectious Disease Institute responsible for lab operations and implementation and quality control of testing for clinical trials/research and patient care activity. He/she will also contribute to submission of grant applications and generation of manuscripts, participate in the clinical research programs, and develop Microbiology testing capacity. Supervision of Laboratory finances and personnel will be required.
The applicant must be a US citizen, a permanent US resident, or have a valid H1B or O1 Visa. He/she must have an MD degree and be board eligible in CP or AP/CP with interest in Microbiology and experience in directing a laboratory that complies with CLIA regulations. Experience and expertise in the area of infectious disease is preferable. In addition, HIV research, epidemiology, and/or clinical trials training or experience in developing countries will be an advantage. Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with experience.
JHU is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
A letter of application and CV should be sent to:
J. Brooks Jackson, M.D., M.B.A.
Department of Pathology
Carnegie 417
600 North Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 21287
Fax: 410-955-0394
Email:
[email protected]
