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I will be very brief and apt with my story.
I bagged a degree in microbiology(2.1) from a state university in Nigeria in 2017 and after series of different job search within and outside my course of study, I decided to try regional job application. So I stumbled on a Medical research center in Gambia( Medical Research Center at London school of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine). I read the application process annd required documents, with the help of God and a family member residing there, I got a 6 month internship Medical Research Center, The Gambia.
I would like to ask if anyone has work experience with such or similar organization,
Does it really worth?
Can someone shed more light about a similar organization he/she worked with, since I'm not even a staff, Just an intern with possible extension
also noting that its another country entirely.


Yabbing is allowed....just pls give advice

Mod, pls try do the needful,

ejo, edakun

Perhaps you can post this in health section. You'd be more likely to find someone who has an idea of what you are asking there.

Pavillon:
I will be very brief and apt with my story.
I bagged a degree in microbiology(2.1) from a state university in Nigeria in 2017 and after series of different job search within and outside my course of study, I decided to try regional job application. So I stumbled on a Medical research center in Gambia( Medical Research Center at London school of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine). I read the application process annd required documents, with the help of God and a family member residing there, I got a 6 month internship Medical Research Center, The Gambia.
I would like to ask if anyone has work experience with such or similar organization,
Does it really worth?
Can someone shed more light about a similar organization he/she worked with, since I'm not even a staff, Just an intern with possible extension
also noting that its another country entirely.


Yabbing is allowed....just pls give advice

Dude it's worth the experience....go for it.....you get exposed to mordern lab facilities, u get to meet fellow like minded scientist, good networking opportunities, exposure to working outside your home country which is added advantage to your resume, exposure to other research opportunities.........no need asking if it's worth the stress except you are comfortable with the bullshyte situation in Nigeria.

......& Of course I know a few folks working there as well.....

Pavillon:
I will be very brief and apt with my story.
I bagged a degree in microbiology(2.1) from a state university in Nigeria in 2017 and after series of different job search within and outside my course of study, I decided to try regional job application. So I stumbled on a Medical research center in Gambia( Medical Research Center at London school of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine). I read the application process annd required documents, with the help of God and a family member residing there, I got a 6 month internship Medical Research Center, The Gambia.
I would like to ask if anyone has work experience with such or similar organization,
Does it really worth?
Can someone shed more light about a similar organization he/she worked with, since I'm not even a staff, Just an intern with possible extension
also noting that its another country entirely.


Yabbing is allowed....just pls give advice

Jump at the opportunity asap
MRC is the best employer in gambia
Owned by UK govt to use gambians as guinea pigs to test new vaccines and any new medication released by a big drug company.
Which research station are you interning with?

Fajara station

Brexiteer:
Jump at the opportunity asap
MRC is the best employer in gambia
Owned by UK govt to use gambians as guinea pigs to test new vaccines and any new medication released by a big drug company.
Which research station are you interning with?

Pavillon:
Fajara station

Congrats. All the best

Bro abeg is there any site I can visit , that post Gambia job vacancy.... i had BSc in Economics!! Abeg I need you help , cause is like that Gambia na better country ohh ... no job here at all

Omoolumo:
Bro abeg is there any site I can visit , that post Gambia job vacancy.... i had BSc in Economics!! Abeg I need you help , cause is like that Gambia na better country ohh ... no job here at all

Gamjob.com

jabberjawz:
Dude it's worth the experience....go for it.....you get exposed to mordern lab facilities, u get to meet fellow like minded scientist, good networking opportunities, exposure to working outside your home country which is added advantage to your resume, exposure to other research opportunities.........no need asking if it's worth the stress except you are comfortable with the bullshyte situation in Nigeria.

......& Of course I know a few folks working there as well.....

Thank you for your advice

Pavillon:
Thank you for your advice

How're you faring over there after your internship?
Did they retain you?

Free2Fly:
How're you faring over there after your internship?
Did they retain you?

Oh boss,

Its a long story.

I got retained in the genomics lab headed by Dr Karim-Cesay in 2020 as a Trainee scientific officer and was promoted to Scientific officer in 2022. I resigned in Aug2023 to begin my Phd in genetics and genomic at Iowa State University.


I was just going through my nairaland post and I read your insightful comment there. I am sure you're one of the angels sent to motivate me to pursue that path in 2019.

Its never too late to say Thank you.

Pavillon:
Oh boss,

Its a long story.
I got retained in the genomics lab headed by Dr Karim-Cesay in 2020 as a Trainee scientific officer and was promoted to Scientific officer in 2022. I resigned in Aug2023 to begin my Phd in genetics and genomic at Iowa State University.
I was just going through my nairaland post and I read your insightful comment there. I am sure you're one of the angels sent to motivate me to pursue that path in 2019.
Its never too late to say Thank you.

Alright; that's great
I wish you all the best