Medical Laboratory Scientist (Project) at Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS)

Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS), is a non-profit organization registered in 2007 in Nigeria with a core objective of expanding quality health care and treatment in Africa. Our vision is enhancing healthier and safer communities, while our mission is to collaborate with partners to promote comprehensive and sustainable interventions for public health, support military medicine and health diplomacy for peace, stability and development of communities. Over the years HIFASS has provided manpower and associated support to HJF Medical Research International, Ltd Gte in support of HIV and TB care and Treatment including Research activities across the Nigerian Military Formations in collaboration with Nigeria Ministry of Defense Health Implementation program.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist (Project)

Location: Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom
Employment Type: Contract
Work Hours: full-time 40 hours/week

Basic Function

• The incumbent will support the laboratory components for the Project on the development of a National Malaria Slide Bank (RV 487).

Responsibilities

• Collection, labelling, transport, and processing of samples for the Project.
• Coordinates the performance of laboratory tests for the Project.
• Identifies and develops appropriate and relevant SOPs for the study.
• Receives specimens, and performs clinical laboratory tests by standardized procedures and principles.
• Performs laboratory tests necessary to provide information for use by the Project team per protocol.
• Interacts with other members of the Project team to provide timely, accurate, reliable and internationally acceptable laboratory Project data.
• Ensures proper storage and maintenance of Project samples, reagents and equipment.
• Ensures timely reports on the usage of reagents and consumables to prevent stock out.
• Ensures quality and safety processes in all phases of laboratory procedures in line with international standards and best practices.
• Inventory management of laboratory supplies/equipment for the Project.
• Ensure Internal Quality Control and External Quality Assurance Systems of NMSB process as part of role and responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science.
• Prior Work Experience: A minimum of four (4) years’ work experience in Medical Laboratory Science, including at least 2 years’ experience in a public health program or malaria diagnosis at a Health Facility.
• Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: Registration with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) with an up-to-date practising license. National Certification in Malaria Microscopy.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Expertise in Parasitology/Microbiology, and laboratory management.
• Experience in implementing laboratory quality management systems.
• Experience in clinical laboratory investigations and data entry.
• Excellent English language written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge and ability to regularly update and store laboratory documents.
• Training in Basic malaria microscopy or malaria diagnostics.
• Ability to use computer and office software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Access, Outlook, and Adobe PDF).

Other specification:

• Candidate must be a resident or ready to relocate to Akwa Ibom State. No relocation allowance is provided.

Salary
N200,000 - N220,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
9th December, 2024.