Senior Technical Officer - Laboratory Services at the Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) - Abuja, Anambra

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Technical Officer - Laboratory Services

Locations: Abuja, Anambra
Job Category: Fixed Term

Job Description

• Will provide technical expertise and assistance in implementing high quality laboratory services within the HIV care and treatment project in the State Office including Laboratory capacity development at project Health Facility sites.
• S/He will Carry out quality control functions/activities in collaboration with the HQ and Cluster Teams of the Labs including quality control inspections schedules and the collection of quality control records as well as ensuring the availability of quality records.
• S/He will also review and monitor QA and QC activities of the Laboratory to determine conformance with established policies, national regulations, or accreditation requirements.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• BMLS / AMLSCN in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related field
• 7-9 years post national youth service experience and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in provision of laboratory support for HIV/AIDS
• Or Master's Degree in Laboratory Sciences or related field with 5-7 years post national youth service experience and a minimum of 5 years’experience in provision of laboratory support for HIV/AIDS
• Experience in the management of laboratory services, particularly health facility-based services, including quality assurance systems,laboratory analysis, and interpretation and reporting techniques based on best practices, quality management practices and safe work practices
• Knowledge of advanced laboratory procedures, diagnosis and management related to HIV/AIDS care and treatment is required with some experience in an international development organization preferred
• Certification/ license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is required.

Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2021.