Oxford University has two Clinical Research Units in Viet Nam: one in Ho Chi Minh City and one in Hanoi (www.oucru.org)
Oxford University Clinical Research Unit Vietnam (OUCRU-VN) has been working in Viet Nam for 20 years on infectious diseases studies and has a well-established research program, facility and partnership with the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases and a network of hospitals across Viet Nam and Asia to conduct a wide range of clinical studies including clinical trials of drugs .
The Unit’s main focus of work is in Dengue, Infections of the Central Nervous System, Respiratory Infections, Antibiotic Resistance, Influenza, HIV and Tuberculosis.
Overview of the role: Laboratory Supervisor
This position supervises the day to day activities in the clinical research laboratories of OUCRU at the National Hospital of Tropical Diseases. Activities and responsibilities cover the whole spectrum of protocol and SOP writing, procurement, stock management, testing, reporting, data management, data analysis, maintenance and quality assurance.
The position should be held by someone who can work independently and has good oversight of the various research projects that involve lab work. He/she should be pro-active and ensure the work is of high standard (Good Laboratory Practices).
Location: Oxford University Clinical Research Unit in Hanoi, National Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Bach Mai Hospital, 78 Giai Phong, Dong Da, Hanoi.
Travel to hospitals or units around Hanoi will be required regularly. Travel within Viet Nam or internationally will be required.
Contract for two years with possibility of extension, based on annual performance appraisal and Research approval
Contact point:
Interested candidates are invited to send curriculum vitae, application* and copies of relevant certificates, either by email or by post to
Bui Huyen Trang
Oxford University Clinical Research Unit Vietnam
National Hospital for Tropical Diseases
Bach Mai Hospital
78 Giai phong, Dong da, Ha noi
Email: trangbh@oucru.org
Deadline: 15 November 2011.
* The cover letter should detail:
- What part of your education, training or employment history has best equipped you for this position?
- Why you would make a good candidate for this position?
Names of two referees who can provide details of relevant experience
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