Laboratory Services Associate 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 in 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 and strong belief in commitment, innovation, inspiring leadership and partnerships.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Services Associate 

Job ID: LBS0010
Location: Kafanchan, Kaduna
Grant Duration: Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance

Specific Duties & Responsibilities
The incumbent will support in the planning and implementation of laboratory services and the following task:

• Assist with coordination and oversight on the functionality and optimization of laboratory services related activities across all healthcare facilities and communities.
• Responsible for all integrated core laboratory service delivery within the command
• She/he will assist with the evaluation of 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.
• S/he will review and monitor QA and QC activities of the Laboratory to determine conformance with established policies, national regulations, or accreditation requirements.
• S/he will be responsible for the implementation of Rapid Test Continuous Quality Improvement (RTCQI) and Recency program within the command
• S/he will be responsible for the monitoring of the Advance HIV Disease (AHD) Laboratory program
• Review and monitor the existing system for Sample Referral Network across varying levels of healthcare and geographical locations.
• S/he will monitor the system for optimal functionality and linkage of the Laboratory Information System.
• Prepare progress reports of laboratory activities, lab program implementation and lab quality issues.
• Perform any other duties assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.
• 3 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 an advantage
• 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
3rd November, 2022.