Technical Associate - Laboratory Support at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Associate - Laboratory Support

Location: Anambra
Contract Type: Consultancy
Supervisor: STO - Lab
Global Fund: GC7
Commencement Date: 16th September 2024
Duration: 4 months with possibility of extension (based on performance)

Background

• The Nigeria TBHIV Reach Integration & Impact Project (N-THRIP) is designed to ensure a coordinated and intensive effort to scale up the prevention, identification, and treatment of HIV in both general and key populations in Anambra state.
• The focus will be on facility and community-based approaches to reach epidemic control, and in addition, ensure improvement in the coverage of pregnant women on ART as well as target KP and AGYW programs.
• Hence, the consultant will support the STO-Lab to implement laboratory services across the state, to ensure VL services and commodities are in place, and quality is maintained while conducting routine tests.

Key Roles
The services of the consultant will include but not limited to the following:

• Provide support for all laboratory activities related to HIV testing, diagnosis, monitoring, and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Create, implement, and keep track of comprehensive quality management system (QMS) to ensure that all laboratory processes meet international and national quality standards.
• Assist the monitoring and evaluation of laboratory services, collation of data on testing outcomes and general laboratory performance to inform program improvements.
• Support capacity-building activities to transfer skills, knowledge, and technology to the Government of Nigeria staff and stakeholders at the individual, facility, and levels to lead the HIV response and create effective linkages between facility and community services.
• Facilitate the collection, management, and analysis of laboratory data, making sure of accurate and timely reporting of results to clinicians and program managers.
• Develop and present reports on laboratory performance, testing volumes, quality assurance activities, and other important metrics.
• With guidance from the STO-Lab, represent AHNI in meetings, discussions, and relevant forums.

Recruitments

• A Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, or a related field with 2 to 3 years post NYSC experience in lab services.
• Deep knowledge of HIV diagnostic tests, including rapid tests, ELISA, PCR, CD4 count, and viral load testing.
• Experience in using and managing laboratory information management systems (LIMS) for data collation, analysis, and reporting
• Excellent ability to communicate and maintain productive relations with the team; resourcefulness, flexibility, and ability to work in a fast changing and challenging environment.
• Ability to use key computing applications e g MS Office Suite etc and knowledge of different databases (DHIS or NMRS) is a plus.

Application Closing Date
30th August, 2024.