ENTITY ADPP Mozambique LOCATION MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB ADPP Mozambique (Associação de Ajuda de Desenvolvimento de Povo para Povo) in Mozambique, is looking to recruit a Laboratory Advisor for PNCT, for Maputo. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The Consultant will provide technical assistance to the PNCT in the design, execution, coordination and monitoring of activities to implement new...
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