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Akwa Ibom Bauchi Kano |
Posted 3 weeks ago |
Job Title: Senior Laboratory Associate
Activities
- Provide support and technical assistance to sample transport network including working closely with NiSRN state team to ensure prompt transportation of samples, redistribution of samples where necessary and timely retrieval of results.
- Provide technical oversight to GeneXpert laboratories to facilitate quick resolution of faulty Xpert machines through prompt escalations of faults, collection of mandatory documents and performing minor troubleshooting with Cepheid guidance.
- Provide Technical oversight to Truenat laboratories to ensure uninterrupted testing, regular supply of reagents ad other consumables as well as timely reporting of data
- Interface with lab focal persons and data entry clerk to facilitate timely processing of samples, retrieval of all results and timely upload unto Commcare device to improve and sustain high evaluation rate across testing facilities.
- Collate and validate weekly and monthly data reports from Xpert labs for routine performance evaluation of the project.
- Conduct routine surveillance of GXAlert functionality and data upload for all Xpert and Truenat machines in the state and report gaps to the GXAlert focal person for immediate resolution.
- Supervise Xpert optimization related jobs (eg A/C repairs, inverter and battery replacement etc) to ensure timely execution of quality jobs.
- Any other duties that may be assigned by the cluster Lab advisor.
Candidate Profile
- Bachelors or Master’s degree in Medical Laboratory or any other Laboratory related discipline or any other related field.
- At least 2-4 years of experience in public health project.
- Experience in working in the fields of TB/HIV, Community TB, and MDR TB, with extensive field experience in Nigeria.
- Experience in managing a team.
- Experience in coordinating multiple party stakeholder.
- Experience in wide scale community-based intervention.
- Experience in community mobilization efforts.
- Experience managing complex Health data.
Application Instructions:
The application deadline is Not Specified. Therefore qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” it is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.
Website:
Official Job Website: https://kncvnigeria.orangehrmlive.com/
Note
- We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the recruitment process.
- Any successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
- There will be travel requirements and opportunities within Nigeria.
- Qualified females are advised to apply
- KNCV Nigeria is against any form of sexual exploiation and abuse
- KNCV Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Features
Job Category | Director / Associate Partner Jobs, Laboratory Scientist Jobs |