Job Overview
Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) is announcing external vacancies for two positions: Assistant Researcher II and Project Management Assistant. The positions are based at the AHRI Head Office in Addis Ababa and are offered on a contractual basis with potential for extension depending on performance and funding availability.
Key Details
- Location: Addis Ababa (Armauer Hansen Research Institute – AHRI)
- Deadline: April 5th, 2026
- Job Type: Contractual (Full-time)
Job Requirements & Description
Job Position -1: Assistant Researcher II
- Education: MSc in Laboratory Quality Management and Assurance / Regulatory Affairs, Immunology, molecular biology, microbiology, Biological and chemical sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or related fields.
- Experience with IVD regulatory frameworks, preferably EFDA requirements for assay approval.
- Familiarity with EFDA IVD regulatory processes, including dossier preparation and submission requirements.
- Familiarity with international IVD standards (e.g., ISO 13485, ISO 15189, WHO PQ guidance for diagnostics).
- Excellent scientific writing, documentation, and communication skills in English.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Minimum of four years of relevant laboratory or regulatory experience.
Terms of Employment: The position is offered on a contractual basis for a duration of eight months, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance and the availability of funding. The initial 45 days will serve as a probationary period.
Number Required: One
Required Skill: Research skills
Job Position -2: Project Management Assistant
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health informatics, Management, or a related field in Social or Health Sciences.
- CGPA 3.00 and above for male applicants and 2.75 and above for female applicants.
- Work experience is not required.
Skills and Competences:
- Highly organized, able to handle multitasks and oversee several projects simultaneously.
- Strong time management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Fluent in English languages, both verbal and written.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and having experience in project management softwares is an advantage.
- Strong attention to detail and problem solving-skills.
- Ability to work with others/team work.
Duty Station: Addis Ababa AHRI Head Office
Number Required: 1 (One)
Terms of Employment: One year contract period with full time employment basis with possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability.
Salary: As per the scale of the institution
Required Skill: Research skills