Technical Officer - Laboratory Services at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health interventions, education, and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi is an organization with robust interest in advancing the collective goals of the people and communities served. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Technical Officer - Laboratory Services

Location: Taraba
Job Category: Fixed Term

Responsibilities

• Will be involved in capacity building and mentorship of laboratory personnel, mentoring of health personnel on DBS collection techniques as well as documentation including SOP writing.
• S/he will be involved in mentoring of health personnel on viral load sample collection, processing, documentation and shipment, support in monitoring and mentoring of health personnel at ACE 1-supported facilities, documentation and storage of DBS samples and viral load specimen management.
• The successful candidate will also be responsible for collating data reports, putting together monthly supply requisitions for project- supported laboratories, and support the running of DNA PCR assays for National EID and viral load program at the project-supported laboratories.
• S/he will support the development of guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of laboratory services, be involved in the development and implementation of quality control and quality assurance systems in collaboration with existing personnel and systems for laboratory in the focal facilities and ensure related documentation, training and monitoring.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Minimum of BMLS or AMLSCN in Medical Laboratory Science with at least 4 years of working experience in a laboratory.
• Or MSc in the applied biosciences with 5-7 years of working experience in a laboratory.
• Certification or license to practice medical laboratory science is an advantage,
• Knowledge of advanced laboratory procedures, diagnosis and management related to PCR, HIV/AIDS care and treatment is required with some experience in international development preferred.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public-sector health system and NGOs and CBOs highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) implementation and accreditation process will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2024.