Program Officer, Laboratory at the Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) - Kaduna State

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization implementing a comprehensive family-focused HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment program in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the Government of Nigeria at national, state, local and site levels.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Program Officer, Laboratory

Location: Zaria
Reports to: Senior Program Officer, Laboratory

Essential Functions
The Program Officer Laboratory shall:

• Collaborate with proficiency testing providers for selection, procurement and shipment of proficiency panels.
• Train participating laboratories to receive, store, assay, dispose and accurately report proficiency testing panels.
• Train participating laboratories on the use of appropriate informatics to register assay, update method, upload results, retrieve reports and trouble shoot.
• Participate in the corrective action team to investigate all failed proficiencies.
• Identify, train and maintain proficiency of couriers in last mile delivery of external quality assessment panels.
• Conduct measurements to determine stability and homogeneity, as well as assigned values and associated uncertainties of the measurands of the proficiency test panels.
• Operate the data processing system; conduct statistical analysis; and evaluate the performance of proficiency testing participants; authorize the issue of proficiency testing reports.
• Ensure appropriate accommodation for the operation of the proficiency testing scheme. This includes facilities and equipment for proficiency test item, manufacturing, handling, calibration, testing, storage and dispatch, for data processing, for communications, and for retrieval of materials and records.
• Support and supervise technical and support staff.
• Take the lead in TB/QA activities including TB panel microscopy, DST and Culture panels and reports across grants.

Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:

• A degree in Medical Laboratory Science, that is acceptable to MLSCN (for registration)
• At least five years working experience in Laboratory Quality Control and Proficiency testing program.
• Must have experience in implementing SLMTA.

Essential Skills:

• Must possess good program management experience
• Must have at least 5 years working experience in diagnostic laboratory
• Experience with Proficiency Testing Program Schemes
• Ability to work under pressure with very minimal supervision
• Must be creative in program design/planning and implementation towards achieving set goals

Desirable:

• Experience in Quality Management System Implementation
• Experience working with Proficiency Testing panel providers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent analytical, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to be use initiative (be proactive)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills in English, written/verbal and diplomacy
• Have good interpersonal, relationship management skills and possess the ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent computer skills

Application Closing Date
29th October, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft word format to the "Associate Director, Human Resources" through this email address: [email protected]

Note: Candidates should indicate appropriate position and preferred location in their application letter. IHVN is an equal opportunity employer.