Biotech Engineer - Global Fund MDRTB Program at the Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) - Umuahia

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research and care and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at national, state and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building and research in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Biotech Engineer - Global Fund MDRTB Program

Location: Umuahia, Abia
Immediate Supervisor/Reports To: Manager, Bio-tech Engineering

Essential Funtion
The Bio-Tech Engineer is responsible for:

• Install laboratory equipment within IHVN MDRTB reference Laboratories.
• Biosafety level 2& 3 maintenance.
• HVAC maintenance.
• Carry out repairs and planned preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for equipment in conjunction with the Quality Assurance unit and other units under the Laboratory Department.
• Support equipment training for site lab staff.
• Certify Biosafety cabinet
• Carry out scheduled equipment and apparatus calibrations.
• Liaise with third party supply & service companies on equipment support services.
• Liaise with Regional Laboratory Officers on equipment functions, breakdowns and support for action.
• Write service and installation reports.
• Provide monthly and weekly reports to the head of unit for activity and progress monitoring.

Key Equipment:

• Autoclave, Biosafety cabinet, Inspissator, Centrifuge, Water bath, Freezer, incubator, microscopes, Genexpert, Laminal flow hood etc.

Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:

• B.Eng. / HND  Electrical / Electronic Engineering or Biomedical Engineering
• HND Sci. Lab. Tech with specialization in Physics with Electronic
• BMLS with specialization in Instrumentation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic Electrical/Electronic/Instrumentation skills.
• Basic computer application and troubleshooting.
• Basic knowledge of laboratories, equipment’s and automation.

Application Closing Date
29th July, 2017.

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: careers@ihvnigeria.org

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