Laboratory Services Associate (kaduna) at an Indigenous Non-Profit and Non-Governmental Organization

Job Title: Laboratory Services Associate

Activities

• Working collaboratively with other staff at the OSS, the incumbent will support the oversight function of the OSS operationalization and services,
• Provide direct oversight on all laboratory program and activities within the OSS, in collaboration with State Lab Lead.
• Responsible for the functionality and optimization of laboratory services and other laboratory-related activities at the OSS and community service points/CART.
• Assist in the design, implementation and monitoring system to assure efficient laboratory quality documents and records.
• Ensure sample collection, sample processing and management, storage, and referral and timely result return are in line with the laboratory quality assurance and 3rd ’95 (for VL) program.
• Ensure and monitor retesting for verification of HIV positive of all clients tested within and outside the OSS.
• Collects baseline VL sample for newly identified positive clients, track VL, EID, & HIV-DRT samples and result with TAT
• The job holder will support the implementation of Laboratory Continuous Quality Improvement (QMS and TB-CLICQ!) and the deployment and establishment of appropriate corrective and preventive actions, respectively.
• S/he will be responsible for implementation of HIV Rapid Test Continuous Quality Improvement (RTCQI) and Recency lab program across all supported testing sites (OSS and mapped community testing sites).
• Monitor the existing system for Sample Referral Network across levels to improve sample referral and result returned rates.
• S/he will monitor the system for optimal functionality and linkage of the Laboratory Information System (LIMS-NMRS exchange, CMM and consumable weekly tracker).
• Monitor commodity stock, inventory management and bimonthly LMIS reporting and timely entry onto NHLMIS.
• Review laboratory and laboratory-related program data, ensuring accurate reporting on reportable source documents and trackers.
• Implementation of Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) program – CD4 Testing, TB LF-LAM testing and CrAg Testing
• Liaise for an effective and efficient coordination of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), WHO IPCAF Assessment, biosafety/biosecurity quarterly audits
• Represent the Unit on all Laboratory related activities within the OSS, CBO and community service delivery points, and serves as a technical resource person on Laboratory-related program areas.
• Exercise cultural sensitivity and respect the cultural environment and local community setting.
• Ensure non-discrimination towards individuals or clients based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or other exhibited behaviors.
• Prepare progress reports on laboratory activities, program implementation, and lab quality issues.
• Perform any other duties assigned.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Medical Laboratory Science.
• A valid certificate to practice as Medical Laboratory Scientist mandatory.
• Minimum 3 years post NYSC experience in implementing public health programs preferably in the NGO context.
• Experience in a molecular laboratory will be an added advantage.
• Laboratory services program knowledge, experience in HIV/AIDS and TB, within the KP program setting, is required.
• Familiarity with standards and federal/state regulations affecting the laboratory and laboratory practices.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 20th  November 2024. Therefore qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” AND send their Current CV & Suitability statement not more than 200 words indicating position and location in Microsoft Word format to: [email protected] using the Job Title, Location, and Applicant Full name (e.g. “COM01 Abuja, ADESUWA NWACHUKWU”) as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• Grant duration- Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance.
• We believe in Equal Employment Opportunity and strongly encourage qualified Locals and women to apply.
• Applications are reviewed in the order of arrival, and we reserve the right to close the advert before the term initially indicated if suitable applications are received.
• This organization does not charge any fees for submission of job applications and interviews