Technical Officer - Laboratory Services (UUTH PCR) at the Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS)

The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes access to qualitative healthcare, Education and economic strengthening opportunities for all Nigerians. With its headquarters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State with a corporate office in Abuja, ECEWS has presence in 17 States across the South-South, South East, South West and North Central Nigeria with a strong client portfolio with the Global Fund to fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria, United States agency for international development (USAID), United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), The United Nations office of Projects, World Bank & Federal Government of Nigeria. Since its founding in 2001, ECEWS has built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators which has earned her a solid reputation among its funders and is well regarded by competitors and partners alike.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Officer - Laboratory Services

Location: Akwa Ibom (UUTH PCR)
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

• Provide support in implementing and monitoring of high-quality laboratory services within the ECEWS ACE 5 project.
• Provide direct services to recipients of care including sample, processing and analysis.
• Provide technical support related to the laboratory services and management component of HIV/AIDS care and treatment program.
• Provide technical assistance in capacity building for laboratory services to ECEWS ACE 5 staff and facility staff.
• Provide technical support on laboratory quality assurance issues.
• Carry out quality control functions/activities of the labs, including quality control inspections schedules and the collection of quality control records while ensuring the availability of quality records documents.
• Contribute to development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to laboratory management of HIV/AIDS and liaise with Senior Technical officer to apply these lessons and modify existing program.
• Remain informed on current programs in the field of laboratory management of HIV/AIDS and related development fields by reviewing current literature and staying alert to any implication of such experience and research for department activities as outlined by the technical supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• B.Sc in Laboratory Sciences or related field with 5-7 years post national youth service experience and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in provision of laboratory support for HIV/AIDS, Or
• Master's Degree in Laboratory Sciences or related field with 3-5 years post national youth service experience and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in provision of laboratory support for HIV/AIDS.
• Knowledge of laboratory service and management issues related to the clinical management of HIV/AIDS, including ART, Opportunistic infection (OI) and malaria.
• Excellent working knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques for the following categories of assays: HIV rapid and confirmatory testing, hematology, biochemistry, CD4/CD8, HIV viral load, HIV DNA qualitative test.
• Thorough knowledge of QA, QC and proficiency testing concepts; the ability to apply these concepts to resolve complex conditions in laboratory and administrative settings.
• Ability to work independently, manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills with competencies in MS Office Suite required.
• Ability to interact professionally in English and oversee the production of program reports.
• Certification of license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is required.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2024.