Technical Associate - Laboratory Logistics (Benue) at AiDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN)

APIN Public Health Initiatives is a non-governmental donor-funded organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care and support of diseases of public health importance in Nigeria, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, among others.

APIN Public Health Initiatives has been awarded a 5 year Grant by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to implement “Improving Comprehensive AIDS Response Enhanced for Sustainability” (iCARES) project, - a hybrid of facility and community based interventions, that will expand access to comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment services in 8 states of Benue, Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo and Plateau in Nigeria. The program, funded by US PEPFAR through CDC, aims to contribute to the UNAIDS 90-90-90 goal of HIV epidemic control in Nigeria.

We are seeking qualified and suitable candidates to assume the position below:

Job Title: Technical Associate - Laboratory Logistics 

Location: Benue
Directorate: Laboratory Services

Job Description

• To support the development, implementation and monitoring of the laboratory logistics plan in program implementation.
• He/she will coordinate the stock management and distribution of laboratory equipment and reagents

Job Task

• With technical guidance from the Director – Lab Services, coordinate the integration of laboratory logistics system for efficient quantification and supply of laboratory reagents and consumables.
• Oversee the Lab Logistics Remote tracker to support commodities availability across supported healthcare facilities.
• Receive delivery of materials in the warehouse.
• Verify quantities of goods delivered, inspect for damage and sign delivery tags.
• Prepare and maintain records concerning the receipt and issuance of materials.
• Update computer inventory control records.
• Perform periodic physical inventory and reconciles with inventory records.
• Assist in determining proper inventory levels, ordering points, and ordering quantities.
• Confer with user departments and provide cost information for budgeting purposes.
• Advise on methods to improve receiving, storing, and distributing materials and supplies and maintain stock control records.
• Track usage of supplies and report on any incidence of abuse.
• Responsible for the preparation of technical reports as regards Laboratory Logistics.
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Medical Laboratory Science. A valid certificate to practice as Medical Laboratory Scientist mandatory.
• 3 years’ experience in managing laboratory supply chain management logistics preferably in the NGO context.
• Familiarity with standards and federal/state regulations affecting the laboratory and laboratory practices

Application Closing Date
25th October, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: vacancies@apin.org.ng stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above.

Note

• The suitability statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant’s full name.
• The subject of the mail should be the job position and location being applied for, e.g. Job Title - Location.
• Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.