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Laboratory Admin Assistant

KwaZulu-Natal Research Institute for TB-HIV (K-RITH)

1 Year Fixed Term Contract

REFERENCE NUMBER: LABADMINL4/001/2014/JUL

The KwaZulu-Natal Research Institute for Tuberculosis and HIV (K-RITH) is a ground breaking collaboration between the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. Our mission is to conduct outstanding basic science research on tuberculosis (TB) and HIV, translate the scientific findings into new tools to control TB and HIV, and expand the educational opportunities in the region. K-RITH is an independent research institute that will work in collaboration with UKZN and other academic and clinical institutions in South Africa and around the world.

Brief overview of the position:

The successful candidate will support the functions and duties of the K-RITH Level 4 PI’s, managing their diaries; offices in the laboratory and providing a channel of communication between the PI’s and staff, students, external partners and members of the public. He/she will provide administrative and logistical support to laboratory orientated projects and support groups at K-RITH. The successful candidate will be expected to work long hours as and when required.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. BSc in a science discipline

2. Administrative qualification

3. High level of computer literacy with proficiency specifically in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email and web-based forms

Minimum Experience:

1. Well developed oral and written communication skills

2. 3 years relevant experience in a similar position

Preferred additional requirements and qualities

1. BSc Hons or MSc in a science discipline

2. Laboratory experience

3. Must possess a valid South African Code B Driver’s License

4. Must be willing to work beyond hours, 8am – 16h30 daily, with a 1 hr lunch break to meet seasonal laboratory demands up to a maximum of 45 hours per week

5. Interest in science administration

6. Willingness to participate in training programmes, administrative and/or science

Remuneration:

The remuneration package for this position is market related and will depend on the qualifications, experience, responsibility and previous earnings of the successful candidate.

Application Format:

Please note that applications for employment are only received on the official application form which may be accessed via the K-RITH website, www.k-rith.org, or by email, telephonic request. Applicants are required to email their detailed application to hr@k-rith.org together with certified copies of qualification certificates. The post reference number must be indicated in the subject line of the email. Telephonic enquiries pertaining to this post may be directed to the HR Department at 031-260 1397. Only those candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be shortlisted.

Application closing date:

The closing date for receipt of applications is 11/08/2014. K-RITH reserves the right in special circumstances to accept late applications or to extend the above date in order to facilitate further searches. Furthermore, K-RITH reserves the right not to make an appointment. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date.