An Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization with Head Office in Abuja and field offices in several locations in Nigeria. We are in the Business of saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for people living with; and affected by HIV.
We need young, highly skilled and hardworking persons to work with our highly experienced team at our Head office and state offices in the Capacity below:
Job Title: Laboratory Officer
Location: Kaduna
Job Description
- The Laboratory Services Officer will provide technical leadership in ensuring delivery of high quality laboratory services required for HIV/AIDS care and treatment services at supported facilities.
- Assist with planning and coordinating laboratory activities at sites in designated states.
- Ensure effective biosafety management and implement an efficient sample referral mechanism.
- Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of Laboratory logistics system across health facilities in the designated state.
- Provide technical support in the institution and monitoring of Quality Management System and Laboratory Information System.
- Train site laboratory staff on use of Standard Operating Procedures, job aids, log books, referral forms, etc.
- Ensure and monitor efficient documentation of laboratory results at designated sites.
- Monitor and report on quality management/quality assurance activities.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability
- Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or its equivalent.
- Valid Certificate to practice as Medical Laboratory Scientist is mandatory.
- At least 5 years’ post NYSC cognate experience.
- Knowledge and experience in the design, implementation and management of laboratory services in HIV/AIDS program.
- Experience in Laboratory Information Systems and at least medium level computer skill.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access preferred.
- Registration with the Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria.
- Experience in epidemiological survey and/or molecular diagnosis will be an added advantage.
Application Closing Date
1st December, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and personal statement (not more than 250 words) on why they should be considered in Microsoft word or PDF format to:
[email protected]