Surveillance Scientist, UCD National Virus Reference Laboratory, 60 Months (with 12-month Temporary

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Surveillance Scientist within UCD National Virus Reference Laboratory. The National Virus Reference Laboratory (NVRL) plays an important role in the Irish Health Services as the principal diagnostic and reference service for clinicians investigating virus infections. The NVRL currently offers a repertoire of over 170 tests for the diagnosis of at least 45 different pathogens and performs in excess of 1 million tests annually. Notification of infectious diseases is a statutory requirement in Ireland (Infectious Diseases (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (SI No. 707 of 2003). The primary function of the Surveillance Scientist role is to notify all infectious diseases diagnosed by the NVRL to Departments of Public Health and the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) through Computerised Infectious Disease Reporting (CIDR). Notification of infectious diseases is a statutory requirement in Ireland (Infectious Diseases (Amendment) ...