BecA-ILRI Hub 2016 Introduction to principles in laboratory management and equipment operations training workshop: call extended

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Details: Written on Wednesday, 11 May 2016 12:34

This call has been extended and will now close on 15 June 2016

Biosciences tools can be used to address many of Africa’s agricultural challenges such as pests, diseases and climatic constraints that result in low crop yields and poor animal productivity. However, opportunities linking modern biosciences to agricultural improvement to solve some of Africa’s major agricultural problems remain largely untapped. The BecA-ILRI Hub hosts and conducts research in crop, microbe and livestock areas where new developments in biosciences and well trained researchers can solve some intractable problems constraining Africa’s food security. For more information about the BecA-ILRI Hub please visit: http://hub.africabiosciences.org/

As part of its capacity building program, the BecA-ILRI Hub will hold a training workshop on Principles of Laboratory Management and Equipment Operations Training Workshop at the BecA-ILRI Hub on the 11th - 15th July 2016.

Scope of the training workshop
Efficient management of any laboratory facility is necessary to ensure that research is quality controlled and resources are utilized cost effectively. Laboratory management practices must ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks for health and safety, waste management, import and export of biological materials and biosafety. In addition the management of laboratory equipment is a core function and contributes significantly towards the success of any laboratory. Therefore, good laboratory management skills are necessary for personnel charged with management of these vital facilities.
This course aims to cover the following scope; lab design and classification, lab information management system (LIMS), lab quality control, equipment operations and maintenance. Also included are laboratory health and safety, procurement procedures, shipping of biological samples and materials transfer agreements.

Who can apply/selection criteria
The Hub is seeking applicants from eastern and central Africa region who require basics skills in laboratory management. The training is targeting Laboratory heads or supervisors, Scientists and Laboratory/research technicians. In addition, applicants must meet the following criteria

A national of one of the following BecA countries: Burundi, Central Africa Republic, Congo Brazzaville, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Gabon, Madagascar, São Tomé and Príncipe, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan. In exceptional cases, applicants from other African countries may be considered. Please note that applicants from Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania and Uganda are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply. A separate strategy has been developed to support these countries through nominations by home institutions, aiming at building on on-going engagements with BecA-ILRI Hub. However, applications from the above nine countries may be considered only if they are sponsored or have own funding to meet at least 75% of the full cost of the course.

Have a strong affiliation with a national agricultural research program or institution or university in any of the above BecA countries.
Be currently engaged in agricultural biosciences research.
Be a holder of BSc, MSc or PhD in biosciences or a related subject.
Have a good working knowledge of written and spoken English.
Have a letter of nomination/recommendation from head of department or institution head.

Application process
All those interested should fill and submit the online application. No other mode of application will be accepted.

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Important dates
The online application form must be submitted by mid-night, 15th June 2016 (Nairobi time).
Applications received after the deadline or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Successful applicants will be notified by 20th June 2016.

Workshop sponsors

The Australia Government Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) through a partnership between Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) and the BecA-ILRI Hub.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency.
The UK Government through the Department for International Development (DFID)
The Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture.

For further clarifications/ inquiries on the workshop, please contact us. Thank you for considering this opportunity and we look forward to hearing from you.