Laboratory Logistics/MTP Associate at the Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP)

The Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP) is a leading indigenous non-governmental organization established to promote better health outcomes for all Nigerians through creation of strong and sustainable health systems. The organization evolved from Columbia University’s International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) in 2011 and has continued to support family-focused, comprehensive high-quality, HIV/AIDS care and treatment activities in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Logistics/MTP Associate

Code: LAB-06
Location: Abuja
Unit: Laboratory Services

Job Description

• The incumbent is responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of a laboratory logistics plan to support program implementation.
• Under the supervision of the Director lab Services, provide support for the coordination and implementation of HIV Medical Transmission Prevention (MTP) activities with particular reference to Injection Safety, Blood Safety and Waste management.
• With technical guidance from the Director lab Services, coordinate the integration laboratory logistics system for efficient quantification and supply of laboratory reagents and consumables.
• The job holder will coordinate the stock management and distribution of laboratory equipment and reagents.
• Oversee the Lab Logistics Remote tracker to support commodities availability across supported healthcare facilities.
• Responsible for the preparation of technical reports as regards Laboratory Logistics and Medical Transmission Prevention (MTP) activities.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Medical Laboratory Science.
• A valid certificate to practice as Medical Laboratory Scientist mandatory.
• 2 years’ experience in managing laboratory supply chain management logistics preferably in the NGO context.
• Experience in a molecular laboratory will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of supply chain data management systems an added advantage.
• Familiarity with standards and federal/state regulations affecting the laboratory and laboratory practices.

Candidates are expected to possess:

• Excellent personal communication skills, in written and verbal English, with high impact influencing and persuasive skills and able to represent the organization to donors and partners
• Good experience of using Ms. Word, Excel or applicable software related to position
• Commitment to and understanding of organization’s vision, values and principles including rights-based/gender approaches would be expected.

Application Closing Date
20th September, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and a suitability statement of not more than 200 words as a Microsoft Word attachment to: [email protected] The subject of the email should be the JOB CODE and the applicant’s FULL NAME e.g.  MSS-02 - John Bull.

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.