The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization implementing a comprehensive family-focused HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment program in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the Government of Nigeria at national, state, local and site levels.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Bio-Tech Engineer
Location: Abuja
Office/Department: Clinical Laboratory Services Department & Maintenance Unit
Scheduled Work Times: Monday - Friday
Reports To: Manager, Bio-tech Engineer
Summary/Overview
- The Bio-tech Engineer will ensure optimal functioning of diagnostic equipment in all IHVN supported clinical diagnostic, research and regional training laboratories.
Essential Functions
The Bio-Tech Engineer is responsible for:
- Install laboratory equipment within IHVN supported sites.
- Carry out repairs and planned preventive maintenance on equipments.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) for equipment in conjunction with the Quality Assurance unit and other units under the Laboratory Department.
- Support equipment training for site lab staff.
- Carry out scheduled equipment and apparatus calibrations.
- Liaise with third party supply & service companies on equipment support services.
- Liaise with Regional Laboratory Officers on equipment functions, breakdowns and support for action.
- Write service and installation reports.
- Provide monthly and weekly reports to the head of unit for activity and progress monitoring.
Education/Experience
S/he should have at least one of the following qualifications;
- B.Eng. / HND Electrical / Electronic Engineering or Biomedical Engineering
- HND Sci. Lab. Tech with specialization in Physics with Electronic
- BMLS with specialization in Instrumentation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Basic Electrical/Electronic/Instrumentation skills.
- Basic computer application and troubleshooting.
- Basic knowledge of laboratories, equipment's and automation
Key Equipment:
- Cyflow Counter, MiniPoc, Facscount, Selectra, Abacus A380, Mindray, Biosafety cabinet, Centrifuge, Water bath, Freezer, Cobas C11,Genexpert etc.
Application Closing Date
29th October, 2015
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft word format to the "Associate Director, Human Resources" through this email address:
[email protected]
Note: Candidates should indicate appropriate position and preferred locations in their application letter.