Laboratory Services Officer at the Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP) - 2 Positions

Posted on Wed 13th Sep, 2017 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

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 Services Officer

Code: LAB-02
Location: Abuja
Unit: Laboratory Services
Slot: 2

Job Description

The incumbent will report to the Director, Laboratory Services and provide technical support in the design, planning and implementation of laboratory services and laboratory related activities.
Maintaining oversight on the functionality and optimization of all Molecular and Clinical laboratory services as well as laboratory related activities across healthcare facilities and communities;
She/he will evaluate laboratory methods and procedures; and conduct periodic laboratory system assessment and review of activities.
The job holder will oversee the implementation of Laboratory Continuous Quality Improvement and the deployment and institution of appropriate corrective and preventive action respectively.
In collaboration with relevant stakeholders, ensure laboratory service delivery and laboratory related activities are in line with national and international standards and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification in Medical Laboratory Science.
A valid certificate to practice as Medical Laboratory Scientist mandatory.
6 years' experience of running/implementing public health programs preferably in the NGO context.
Knowledge and experience in the design, implementation and management of laboratory services in HIV/AIDS program or any other public health intervention program.
Experience in a laboratory setting in the areas of molecular diagnosis (viral load determination, drug resistance testing, genotyping and nucleic acid sequencing) is a must.
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.

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