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

Job Title: Construction

Activities

• Support oversight on the functionality and optimization of all Clinical laboratory services as well as laboratory related activities across healthcare facilities and communities.
• Assist in the design, implementation and monitoring system to assure an efficient documentation of lab 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 program and 3rd ’95 (for VL)
• Track result return for VL, EID, HPV, and HIV-DRT samples and TAT
• Ensure DBS samples for Infant Virologic Testing (IVT) are prioritized, and result returned tracked.
• The job holder will support the implementation of Laboratory Continuous Quality Improvement (QMS and TB CLICQI) and the deployment and institution of appropriate corrective and preventive action 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 (facilities and communities).
• Responsible for the implementation of COVID-19 Bidirectional testing for HIV testing services and COVID-19 testing services.
• Monitor the existing system for Sample Referral Network across varying levels of healthcare and geographical locations.
• S/he will monitor the system for optimal functionality and linkage of the Laboratory Information System (CMM, LIMS-NMRS exchange, consumable tracking).
• Review laboratory/lab-related program data and reporting on reportable on source documents and internal reporting channels/trackers
• Implementation of Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) program – CD4 Testing (flowcytometric and LFA) TB LF-LAM testing and CrAg Testing
• Responsible for monitoring GeneXpert testing – Genexpert functionality tracking and testing optimization.
• Liaise for an effective and efficient coordination of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) ensuring functionality of/meeting of Infection Control Committees (ICC), WHO IPCAF Assessment, biosafety/biosecurity quarterly audits
• Represent the Unit on all Laboratory related activities within the state MDTs, and serves as a technical resource person
• Prepare progress reports of laboratory activities, lab 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.
• 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.
• Knowledge and experience of laboratory services in HIV/AIDS program an asset.
• 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