KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation (KNCV)

TECHNICAL OFFICER - LAB Duty station: Jakarta, Indonesia KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation (KNCV) is a leading non-governmental organization working in Global Tuberculosis (TB) Control. KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has been active in TB control for over one hundred years both in the national and international context. As a non-profit organization KNCV is active in over 40 countries in Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia. KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is dependent on subsidies from Government and other sources, as well as private contributions through fundraising. The central office is located in The Hague, The Netherlands. TB CARE I The Tuberculosis Coalition for Technical Assistance (TBCTA) carries out the USAID funded TB CARE I project. The objective is to “Decrease morbidity and mortality by increasing case detection and treatment success of pulmonary TB patients in USAID priority countries”. KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is the Prime Partner of TB CARE I. Responsibilities: The Technical Officer – Lab provides technical assistance to National TB Program/BPPM (Bina Pelayanan Penunjang Medik) in implementation of new TB Lab diagnostic tools. Include in his/her responsibilities are the implementation of the GeneXpert machine on approved sites and ensure the distribution of cartridge for each sites, report the progress of Lab program and also collect the data from all GeneXpert sites, and submit periodical progress reports and field visit report in accordance with KNCV-TBCARE guidelines to the Lab Coordinator. Qualification: • University degree in Biology or any relevant area • At least minimum 2 years experiences working in diagnostic microbiology. • Good knowledge in TB diagnostic (microscopic examination, culture/Drug Susceptibility Testing and new TB diagnostic tools) • Expert in operating MS Office Competencies: • Good communication skills • Integrity • Accuracy • Analytical • Pro active • Persuasive • Excellent English oral and written Interested applicants are requested to submit their CV and application to recruitment@kncv.or.idby September 21 2012 at the latest. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified KNCV is an equal employment opportunity organization