Senior Laboratory Associate at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation - 3 Openings

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the deadliest infectious disease in the world. KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable TB control strategies in a national and international context.  We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of TB and to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant TB.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Laboratory Associate

Locations: Kano, Akwa-Ibom, and Bauchi
Job Type: Contract
Vacancy No: KN151

Purpose of Job

• The main responsibility of the Senior Laboratory Asssociate is to provide technical Assistance to sample transport network.
• S/he will also be expected to perform selected administrative and clerical duties at the state.
• Hierarchically, The Senior Laboratory Associate reports to Cluster Laboratory Advisor

Job Description

• Provide support and technical assistance to sample transport network including working closely with NiSRN state team to ensure prompt transportation of samples, redistribution of samples where necessary and timely retrieval of results.
• Provide technical oversight to GeneXpert laboratories to facilitate quick resolution of faulty Xpert machines through prompt escalations of faults, collection of mandatory documents and performing minor troubleshooting with Cepheid guidance.
• Provide Technical oversight to Truenat laboratories to ensure uninterrupted testing, regular supply of reagents ad other consumables as well as timely reporting of data
• Interface with lab focal persons and data entry clerk to facilitate timely processing of samples, retrieval of all results and timely upload unto Commcare device to improve and sustain high evaluation rate across testing facilities.
• Collate and validate weekly and monthly data reports from Xpert labs for routine performance evaluation of the project.
• Conduct routine surveillance of GXAlert functionality and data upload for all Xpert and Truenat machines in the state and report gaps to the GXAlert focal person for immediate resolution.
• Supervise Xpert optimization related jobs (eg A/C repairs, inverter and battery replacement etc) to ensure timely execution of quality jobs.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the cluster Lab advisor.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Medical Laboratory or any other Laboratory related discipline or any other related field.
• At least 2-4 years of experience in public health project.
• Experience in working in the fields of TB/HIV, Community TB, and MDR TB, with extensive field experience in Nigeria.
• Experience in managing a team.
• Experience in coordinating multiple party stakeholder.
• Experience in wide scale community-based intervention.
• Experience in community mobilization efforts.
• Experience managing complex Health data.

Behavioral Competencies and Skills:

• An out-of-the-box thinker who can develop innovative ideas towards achieving the objective of increasing TB case finding;
• Demonstrated facilitation skills;
• Proven ability to develop effective working relationships;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• The ability to organize and prioritize with eye for detail.
• Excellent written and verbal English language Ability.
• Must be self-starter with the ability to work in a team, dynamic, solid, and open.
• Must be flexible with absolute integrity, organizational awareness and understanding of cultural differences.
• Have a high sense of integrity and transparency.
• Ability to manage official information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to use multi-task and work well to meet deadlines.

What do we offer

• A full-time (40 hours per week) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention of extending the contract depending on funding and performance.
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
• A highly motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues.
• The salary is dependent upon education and relevant working experience.
• KNCV Nigeria has its own Employment Conditions Scheme.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.