IPL Job vacancy announcement for clinical research assistant for the infectiology & public health laboratory (Deadline on October 16th, 2026)

Institut Pasteur du Laos (IPL) is a Lao National Institution under authority of Ministry of Health. IPL has received a mandate to fulfil activities of public service: Research and diagnostics on emerging infectious diseases and vector-borne diseases / Training, Education and Capacity building / Technical assistance for investigation of epidemics.

To support clinical research studies, which focus on identifying new zoonotic diseases in human populations in Lao PDR, IPL is currently looking for a:

CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT FOR THE INFECTIOLOGY & PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY.

RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Clinical Research Assistant, under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and the Project Manager of the study, he/she will be involved in daily activities of:

  • Preparing the field missions and supporting the operations for seroprevalence activities by maintaining
    effective communication, ensuring data quality, and coordinating local clinical and community-based
    activities; preparing corresponding field mission reports.
  • Take ownership of assigned tasks with enthusiasm, completing them from start to finish while actively
    sharing updates and ideas.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential qualifications
Medical Doctor, pharmacy, nursing, medical / laboratory science, and/or other health-related fields.
Understanding of ethical rules for research involving human participants, including getting informed
consent.
See this as a step toward a public health and research career, not a short-term job.
Comfortable with rural travel and multi-day camping in the field.

Skills
Strong communication (written and spoken in English and Lao)
Organizational, problem-solving skills Attention to details, and able to work independently and effectively within a diverse team
Proficient in using eCRF (current software is RedCap) and Microsoft Office (i.e., Word and Excel)
Curious mindset, eager to learn and deepen understanding of research processes

Experiences
Experience in public health research, clinical trials, or similar projects involving fieldwork.
Demonstrated experience in managing field missions, logistics, and coordinating teams.
Successful working experience in areas with limited resources.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is to be filled as soon as possible
Based in Vientiane Capital, with regular missions in different provinces.
Competitive salary and benefits.

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents & information by e-mail to the
address

1. CV
2. Letter of motivation (including why this role interests you specifically; how you feel about extended rural field travel; your expected salary)
3. References

Application deadline: October 16th, 2026