Laboratory Specialist at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) - Abuja and Rivers

Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organisation (WEWE) is a not – for – profit, Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) that was founded in 2004 by Josephine Ogazi and Joseph Egwuonwu. WEWE started out as a Community Based Organisation (CBO) with the aim of providing scholarships and economic empowerment to orphans and widows in Okigwe, Imo State and has since expanded its aims and objectives. WEWE is registered as a national NGO with CAC under incorporated trustees and its registration number is CAC/IT/NO33132.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Specialist

Locations: Abuja (FCT) and Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• S/he will provide technical assistance and training to the laboratory staff as part of overall capacity building and continuous improvement schemes for the communities
• S/he will support the laboratory data management and data sharing
• S/he will collect blood samples
• S/he will ensure that the laboratory equipment is well-cleaned and sterilized
• S/he will ensure that the laboratory environment is well-cleaned and arranged at all times
• S/he must be a registered and licensed Laboratory Specialist
• S/he will conduct laboratory tests and analyze laboratory results
• S/he will record the outcome of the laboratory test analysis
• S/he will conduct viral load testing and CD4 count testing
• S/he will conduct retention and recency testing (Dry blood spot tests for HIV-exposed infants)
• S/he will provide technical assistance, laboratory strengthening, and quality assurance/quality control materials and programs.
• S/he will conduct assessments and audits of clinical laboratories performing services to the project.
• S/he will collaborate with project staff and laboratory management to lead the follow-up of needed corrective and preventive actions following assessments and audits.
• S/he will support the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to build laboratory capacity and quality concerning accepted standards and requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• A First Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related discipline and a post-graduate qualification in Lab sciences with a minimum of seven (7) years post-NYSC
• A Master’s Degree or equivalent in Public Health, Epidemiology, Clinical Psychology, Nursing, and/or Midwifery, an MPH, MBBS, Medical, or other relevant master’s degree will be an added advantage
• S/he should have a current certificate from the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)
• S/he should have a good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail, proficiency in laboratory techniques and procedures
• Have a strong understanding of laboratory protocol
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work with team members
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including professional-level English language skills, presentation, and reporting skills.
• Proven analytical, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of PEPFAR Program reporting requirements including familiarity with the data collection and reporting tools
• Proficiency in working with ICT systems, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. R will be an added advantage

Application Closing Date
5th February, 2024.