Training
The statutory function of the Institute is to carry out medical research and this must remain its first priority. In the course of undertaking research and as part of the function of each contract staff member there are many opportunities for providing training for members of staff and also for students assigned to the Institute for limited periods of instructional training. Since the Institute provides expertise and experience in specific aspects of the disciplines of epidemiology, bacteriology, parasitology, virology, immunology, entomology, genetics and molecular biology that are not available elsewhere in Papua New Guinea, the training opportunities within the Institute are significant, and with additional funding could be more fully exploited. A closer working relationship with the universities, the Commission for Higher Education and the relevant ministry or ministries for higher education, science and technology would help to realize these opportunities.
Each professional member of the Institute staff has a career development plan which is implemented by the Training Officer. This creates opportunities for staff to be seconded for academic and technical training overseas or within Papua New Guinea, as appropriate, and thus enable them to earn higher qualifications and enlarge their sphere of professional contacts.
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