Program Officer, Laboratory - Biotech Unit at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN)

The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer, Laboratory - Biotech Unit

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full time

Job Summary

• The Program Officer Clinical Laboratory- Biotech Unit will assist the Biotech Unit Head in Biosafety cabinet (BSC) certification and in the installation, maintenance, and calibration of Laboratory ancillary equipment in IHVN-supported Laboratories.
• Make daily reports of day-to-day activities at the IHVN equipment calibration centre/workshop and update Laboratory equipment inventory.  

Description and objectives

• He or She will serve as the Biotech Engineer supporting equipment maintenance across supported Laboratories.
• S/He under the supervision of the HoU-Biotech and guided by the HoD Laboratory, is tasked with Biosafety hood certifications, support installation, upkeep, and calibration of ancillary laboratory equipment in IHVN-supported laboratories.
• The objective is to enhance and reinforce sustainable equipment maintenance, ultimately improving the functionality of equipment in supported facilities and the overall laboratory program.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in BSC Certification
• Carry out installation, Testing, and calibration of laboratory ancillary equipment (Pipette microscope, Autoclave, incubator, freezers, refrigerators, etc.)
• Carry out corrective, preventive and breakdown maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Train laboratory staff on the use and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Evaluate the efficacy, safety, and efficiency of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain inventory for laboratory equipment and calibration tools.
• Carryout equipment calibration at IHVN equipment Center/workshop
• Generate Technical report.
• Prepare monthly and annual work plans for laboratory equipment maintenance.
• Any other task(s) assigned by the Head of Unit.

Required competencies

• Must be a graduate B.Sc, B.Tech or HND in Physic, Engineering, or any related field.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in installations, calibration and maintenance of Laboratory equipment.
• Must have metrology certification.
• NSF biosafety cabinet basic certification will be an added advantage.
• Must be proficient in the use of data analytical software.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or others.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2024.