15/03/2023
**Biosecurity Programme (Free Course with two workshops of 1.5 weeks in Germany for eligible candidates**
The training programme focuses on threats and risks conferred by biological agents and bioweapons and their successful prevention and control. The programme budget covers economy-class flights, visa fees and accommodation. There are no tuition fees.
Follow this link to apply (Deadline 31st March 2023);
https://www.bnitm.de/en/training/courses/international-courses/global-partnership-initiated-biosecurity-academia-for-controlling-health-threats-gibacht
Requirements:
• The task of the German Biosecurity programme is to strengthen biosafety and biosecurity services of partner countries in Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe. We are therefore looking for applicants with an origin in these regions.
• Professional experience of at least two years in either the public health or medical sector, preferably with engagement in the management, prevention and control of infectious diseases
• A degree or proficiency in at least one of the following fields:
o Public Health,
o Medicine,
o Epidemiology,
o Microbiology,
o Biology,
o Equivalent life science disciplines.
• An endorsement document of the current employer confirming a minimum of a oneyear contract duration following completion of the programme is required. This endorsement should include an assurance that the GIBACHT fellow will be released from work for the two workshops.
•Advanced proficiency in English is essential for course participation and learning success. Accepted proofs of language proficiency are: TOEFL Paper 550, TOEFL Computer 213, TOEFL Internet 79–80, IELTS 6.0, native speaker, or completed higher
education in English (with written proof). We reserve the right to conduct telephone interviews.
• Elements of the programme will take place virtually, therefore the availability of a computer with a stable internet connection (at least 10 Mbit/s download; 3Mbit/s upload) and functioning audio and microphone is required. Participation from a mobile phone or tablet is not permitted. If necessary, we expect participants to invest in purchasing additional air time to participate in the virtual activities.
https://www.bnitm.de/en/training/courses/international-courses