Laboratory Technical Assistant at Heartland Alliance International - Nigeria

Heartland Alliance International - Nigeria, one of the world’s leading anti-poverty and a services based human rights organizations, works in communities in the U.S. and abroad to serve those who are homeless, living in poverty, or seeking safety. It provides a comprehensive array of services in the areas of health, housing, jobs and justice - and leads state and national policy efforts, which target lasting change for individuals and society.

We are currently recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Technical Assistant

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Working closely with the state Laboratory Scientist, incumbent assists with the provision of technical support in the delivery of high quality laboratory services to Heartland Alliance International- Nigeria One Stop Shop.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician
• Valid practicing license as Medical Laboratory Technician is mandatory
• 2 years’ experience in a practical setting
• Knowledge and experience in design, implementation and management of laboratory services in HIV/AIDS program an asset
• Medium- level computer skills in MS Excel, Access and Office
• Registration with the Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria an advantage.
• Candidates must meet the minimum requirements listed and should be committed to the promotion of human rights, regardless of age, ethnicity, class or gender.
• Candidates must be willing to work with diverse population in a supportive and accepting manner.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates who are passionate and committed to working with vulnerable and marginalized groups should send a one-page Cover letter, CV (not exceeding 3 pages) with 3 professional references (name, company, email and phone number) to: Ng-Recruitment@heartlandalliance.org

Note

• The subject of the email should be the applicants Full Name, Position Title and Location applied for e.g. Rose Gold, Laboratory Technical Assistant, Lagos
• Heartland Alliance International does not provide relocation allowance.
• Applications that do not meet the above specification will be rejected.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.