Laboratory Services Officer at an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization

We are an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with Head Office in Abuja and field offices in several locations across Nigeria. We are in the business of saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for people living with; and affected by HIV. It is an organization built on strong core values, we believe strongly in commitment, innovation, inspiring leadership, and partnerships.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Services Officer (Bidirectional HIV/C-19 Testing, Waste Mgt, Biosafety & IPC)

Job Code: LBS0008
Location: Abuja
Grant duration: Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance.

Do You Have What it Takes to Join Us?

• We are in search of innovative, creative, and self-motivated talents with outstanding skills and proven track records in the advertised position.
• A reliable individual who is committed, audacious, accountable, and passionate (females and HIV community members are strongly encouraged to apply) with strong core values to work with our highly experienced team at our Head and state offices in the following capacities
• A reliable executor who is flexible and can hit the ground running in aiding the organization achieve its goals as it aligns with saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for the most vulnerable. If this typifies you, kindly read on.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• The incumbent will report to the Laboratory Manager (Integrated Services Delivery), for all Laboratory Services and shall under the guidance of the Associate Director, shall assist with providing technical support in the design, planning and implementation of laboratory services and the following task
• Assist with coordination and oversight on the functionality and optimization of clinical laboratory services related activities across all States, healthcare facilities and communities.
• She/he will assist with the evaluation of related laboratory methods and procedures; and conduct periodic laboratory system assessment and review of activities.
• The job holder will oversee design and implementation of related laboratory services processes focusing Bidirectional HIV/C-19 Testing, Waste Management, Biosafety, Infection Prevention and Control) and align Laboratory Continuous Quality Improvement to optimized service delivery, and the deployment and institution of appropriate corrective and preventive action respectively.
• S/he will review and monitor QA and QC activities of the related-laboratory services to determine conformance with established policies, national regulations, or accreditation requirements.
• S/he will be responsible for the design, coordination and implementation and monitoring of the Bidirectional HIV/C-19 Testing, Waste Management, Biosafety, Infection Prevention and Control
• Ensure the functionality of Infection Control Committees across supported sites.
• S/he will monitor the system for optimal service delivery reporting in Laboratory Information System and related-databases (e.g. SORMAS for C-19).
• S/he will assist with the monitoring of related RTKs QA/QC and utilization and reporting system for (near) real-time monitoring of laboratory service optimization
• S/he will support in resolving quality-related issues on service delivery and leveraged on existing CQI approaches to achieving targets.
• Support Lab systems and processes review that impacts on Service delivery
• Compile, analyze and monitor trends on the functionality and optimization of all Clinical laboratory services as well as laboratory related activities.
• Prepare progress reports of laboratory activities, lab program implementation and lab quality issues.
• Perform any other duties assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification in Medical Laboratory Science. Master’s degree an added advantage
• A valid certificate to practice as Medical Laboratory Scientist mandatory.
• 4 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 an ART public laboratory program setting, is required.
• Understanding of Biosafety principles, IPC, Waste management and behavioral change skills sets in using Knowledge, Attitude and Practices appraisal methods to initiate and institute change desired change, is required.
• Familiarity with standards and federal/state regulations affecting the laboratory and laboratory practices.

Application Closing Date
3rd November, 2022.