TRAINEE BIOINFORMATICIAN VACANCY AT MRC LABORATORIES

MRC Laboratories, The Gambia is the Medical Research Council’s largest establishment conducting laboratory, field based and clinical research in developing countries. The Unit aims to improve the health of people in developing countries by contributing to the development, testing and safe adoption of interventions aimed at reducing the burden of morbidity and mortality from infectious diseases.

An exciting opportunity for a scientist seeking a career in bioinformatics is available as a grant-funded position within the Molecular Microbiology Group. The successful candidate will work with the Molecular Microbiology Group for approximately 3 months before going to the University of manchester and the Sanger Institute, United Kingdom (UK) to take up a 1-year full-time MSc scholarship to study Bioinformatics and Systems Biology (starting 1st October 2011) at the University of Manchester, UK. The candidate will then return to the MRC Unit, The Gambia to complete a further 9 months in the first instance working on a project funded by a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to participate in an African Pneumococcal Consortium to study the genetic basis of key African pneumococcal serotypes in four African Countries (The Gambia, Malawi, Niger and South Africa).
Position: Trainee Bioinformatician
Qualification:
• Candidates with an interest and/or training in computational science or training in biology with demonstrable mathematical/statistical and computer skills, and an interest in international public health, vaccine preventable bacterial infections and cutting-edge sequencing technology should apply.

We seek who has:
• B.Sc (hons) in mathematics, computation or biological sciences (minimum overall score credit or distinction)
• In certain circumstances, a lower honours degree supplemented with a proven track record of appropriate relevant work experience may be acceptable
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent computer literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and statistical software.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to complex research projects
• A flexible and well-organized approach to work and an ability to meet deadlines.

Please note that to satisfy the UK course requirements the minimum English Language requirement is IELT 6.5, TOEFL 577 (paper-based), 233 (computer-based) or 90 (Internet-based)

M.Sc Scholarship package:
International University fees
Living expenses whilst in the UK
Provision for a laptop
Visa, health insurance and English language test costs
Return economy fight to the UK.


The Appointment is up 30th June 2013 in the first instance

The salary whilst based at the MRC Unit, The Gambia will be in Occupational Group D2. When studying for an MSc in the UK the post-holder will receive living expenses in lieu of salary.
How to Apply:
If you are interested and feel you have the qualities, skills and experience for this trainee position please contact the Human Resources Office to obtain a standard MRC Application form and a copy of the Job Description. Completed application forms, together with copies of qualifications and a recent CV, should be sent to:
Human Resources Office
Vacancy for: Trainee Bioinformatician
MRC Unit, the Gambia
P.O, Box 273, Banjul, the Gambia, West Africa, Telephone; +220 4495442-4 & +220 4494072-9
Email: hr@mrc.gm Website www.mrc.gm
Not later than 15th June, 2011

MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates a strict no smoking please

Only Short-listed Candidates will be contacted.

AKANU IBIAM FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC UNWANA RECRUITMENT 2011 FOR VARIOUS POSITIONS

Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, intends to recruit qualified candidates to fill some existing vacancies. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the posts specified below:

POSITIONS

A. ACADEMIC STAFF
1. Department of Office Technology and Management:
- Lecturer I/II/III. Computer Laboratory Technologist

2. Department of Public Administration
- (a) Lecturer I/II/III Option: Public Administration/Political Science
- (b) Assistant Lecturer Option: Co-operative Studies


B. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
3. Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology:
- (a) Lecturer III/Assistant - Lecturer/Technologists II Option: Power
- (b) Lecturer III/Assistant Lecturer/Technologists II Option: Telecommunication
- (c) Lecturer II Option: Control/ Instrumentation

4. Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Technology: Chief Lecturer/Principal Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer III/Assistant Lecturer/Technologists II

C. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND GENERAL STUDIES
5. Department of Computer Science
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I/ll; Higher Instructor

6. Department of General Studies:
- (a) Lecturer II either of the following: Psychology, Sociology /philosophy /Political Science or Public Administration
- (b) Lecturer HI Economics

7. Department of Mathematics/Statistics:
- (a) Lecturer II Option: Mathematics
- (b) Lecturer I/II/Assistant Lecturer/Technologist II Option: Statistics

8. Department of Science Laboratory Technology:
- (a) Lecturer II Option: Chemistry
(b) Plant Technologist

9. Department of Architectural Technology:
- (a) Senior Lecturer/Lecturer III/Higher Instructor
- (b) Technologist II Option: Auto CAD

10.Department of Quantity Surveying:
- (a) Senior lecturer.



NON-ACADMIC STAFF
1. ICT UNIT:
- Administrative Officer II/Higher Executive Officer Option: CCNA or MCITP or CCNP

2. ESTATE AND WORKS DMSION: (a) Principal Engineer
- Option: Cooling and Refrigeration Administrative Officer n (Estate Management)

3. BURSARY DIVSION:
- (a) Accountant I/II (must be computer literate)

4. INTERNAL AUDIT:
- Auditor I/II

5. REGISTRY DMSION:
- (a) Assistant Registrar
- (b) Administrative Officer II
- (c) Confidential Secretary I

6. PHYSICAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
- (a) Engineer II (Electrical)
- (b) Engineer II (Mechanical)
- (c) Quantity Surveyor II


QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Candidates must possess any of the following:

A. Chief Lecturer/Principal Lecturer/Senior Lecturer
- (i) A doctorate degree in the relevant field(s) from a recognized Higher Institution with at least 12/9/61 years Teaching/Applied/Industrial Work experience; OR
- (ii) A master's degree in relevant field(s) from a recognized Higher Institution with at least 15/12/9 years Teaching/Applied/Industrial Experience
- (iii) Registration with relevant professional body

B. Lecturer I/II/III
- (i) A doctorate degree in the relevant field(s) from recognized Higher Institution with at least 3 years relevant experience; OR
- (ii) A master's degree in relevant field(s) from a recognized Higher Institution with at least 5 years experience in Teaching/Research in an Institution of higher learning; OR
- (iii) A good honours degree from a recognized institution of higher learning and professional qualification in relevant field(s) with at least 7 years Teaching/Research/Industrial experience. For posts above Lecturer III, candidates are required to have published journal articles, books and must have presented seminar papers as required for each rank.

C. Assistant Lecturer
- A good honours degree from a recognized Institution of higher learning plus NYSC discharge Certificate.

D. Higher Instructor/Technologist II /Confidential Secretary I:
- Candidate must possess Higher National Diploma or its equivalent plus NYSC discharge Certificate.

E. Assistant Officer II
- A good honours degree from a recognized Institution of higher learning plus at least, 5 years cognate work experience; OR a holder of a Master's degree from a recognized Institution plus, at least, 3 years cognate experience OR a holder of a Doctorate degree.

F. Administrative Officer II
- A good honours degree from a recognized institution of higher learning plus NYSC discharge Certificate.

G. Accountant I
- A good honours degree in Accountancy or Finance from a recognized Institution of higher learning plus, at least, 3 years cognate experience.

H. Accountant II
- A good honours degree in Accountancy or Finance from a recognized Institution of higher learning plus NYSC discharge certificate.

I. Auditor I
- A good honours degree in Accountancy or Finance from a recognized Institution of higher learning plus, at least 3 years cognate experience.

K. Principal Engineer
- A good honours engineering degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution of higher learning plus, at least 9 years post qualification experience; OR a good Master's degree with, at least, 6 years post qualification experience.

L. Administrative Officer II (Estate Management)
- A good honours degree in Estate Management from a recognized Institution of higher learning plus NYSC discharge certificate.

M. Administrative Officer II/Higher Executive Officer (with options in CCNA or MCITP or CCNP) must be ICTcompliant.

N. Engineer II
- A good honours engineering degree relevant field from a recognized Institution of higher learning plus NYSC discharge certificate.

O. Quantity Surveyor II
- A good honours degree in Quantity Surveying from a recognized Institution of higher learning plus NYSC discharge certificate.

SALARY
The salary will be as applicable to all Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria.

How to Apply:
Candidates are required to forward ten copies of their applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names and addresses of three referees and one set of photocopies of credentials to the

The Registrar
Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana
PMB 1007,Afikpo,
Ebonyi State.

The documents should be receivedon or before 14th July 2011
Candidates are to ensure that their referees forward their confidential reports to the Registrar.

SWITCH ENGINEER VACANCY AT MTN NIGERIA

MTN Nigeria, one of Nigeria's leading telecoms service provider is recruiting for the position below

Position: SWITCH ENGINEER (Benin)

DEPARTMENT: Network Group
LOCATION: Edo

JOB DESCRIPTION:
- BTS Site integration/upgrade
- Cost savings for in house deployment/upgrades
- Faulty HW units managed via SPMS, recorded and reported
- Meet all availability targets
- Execute change requests/planned work using switch procedures
- Reduce SS/BSS failures.
- Escalate unresolved faults to HLS
- Assist Customer Service Representatives in executing their tasks
- Ensure switching equipment redundancy.
- Track HW faults until resolution
- Supervision of contractors.
- RDLU inspection/ routine visit
- Execute RDLU cutovers
- Site re-parenting using up to date switch procedures
- Execute routine maintenance activities.
JOB CONDITIONS:
Open Plan office. Team-based, co-operative. Long hours when required. Some traveling is required. Drivers license
REPORTING TO: Team Lead, Switch
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Minimum 4 years experience in the telecomm or related industry with at least 3 years GSM SS and BSS experience in the Ericsson AXE environment.
- Experience in Data Transcript, Network Integration and Acceptance Testing.
- Understanding of telecommunications protocols like CCITT 7, BSSAP, MAP, ISUP, etc
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Permanent
QUALIFICATION:
BSC Electrical/Electronic Engineering or any telecoms related degree
How to Apply
To Apply for this job, Please visit:
http://careers.mtnonline.com/vacancies.asp?deptid=9&id=1644

Application Deadline:13th June 2011

SALES SUPPORT OFFICER VACANCY AT MTN NIGERIA

MTN Nigeria, one of Nigeria's leading telecoms service provider is recruiting for the position below

Position: Sales Support Officer

Department: Sales and Distribution
Location: Lagos

Job Description:
Sales Support supervisor (Order)
Central receipt and processing of orders for MTN products from MTN trade partners and connect stores nationwide
- Receive orders from trade partners promptly and courteously via phone, e-mail, fax etc
- Process order requests on IFS in accordance with stock availability and PPPs
- Administer product allocation/products mix
- Administration of all MTN Trade Partners physical and logical orders
- Reporting to and reconciliation of all transactions passing through the planning system
- Providing solution to all Trade Partners issues via e mail and telephone to enhance customer support /performance.
- Manage all Trade Partners account and ensure that they reflect the true position of their relationship with the organization.
- Coordinates and advises Regional and Central Warehouse Inventory as it affects order processing for trade partners.
- Process Blacklisting request from Trade Partners
- Blacklisting of Recharge cards reported stolen by the Trade Partners on PPMS (Prepaid Management System) self help solution
- Preparation of compensation on Blacklisted cards based on the reports generated from the Blacklisting process/report.
- Generate reports on compensation due to Blacklisted cards for Trade Partners
- Provide first line resolution of queries and enquiries from trade partners and connect stores nationwide
- Resolve enquiries from trade partners promptly and escalating where necessary
- Receive enquiries from trade partners promptly and courteously via phone, e-mail, fax etc
- Liaise with various Departments such as IS, Inventory, Consumer Sales, to promote and resolve ordering issues
- Provide back office support for Regional and Consumer sales in trade partner account management
- Provide solution to enquiries referred from trade partners through Regional Sales managers/DAEs ed
- Support and operationalize strategy adopted for achieving departmental targets-Generate reports to the business in the area of operations to enable quick decision making
- Liaise With Distributors Account Managers on processes required in setting up a Distributor as partner with MTN

Job Conditions:
Standard MTN working conditions. May work extended hours

Reporting To: Sales Support Supervisor

Required Skills:
- 4 years working experience in a commercial environment including:
- Minimum of two years experience in a similar role

Employment Status: Permanent

Qualification:
- First degree or equivalent in a business related discipline. Call center experience

How to Apply
To Apply for this job, Please visit:
http://careers.mtnonline.com/vacancies.asp?deptid=10&id=1643

Application Deadline : 13th June 2011