Laboratory Services Associate at an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Services Associate 

Job ID: LBS0010
Location: Kafanchan, Kaduna
Grant Duration: Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance

Specific Duties & Responsibilities
The incumbent will support in the planning and implementation of laboratory services and the following task:

• Assist with coordination and oversight on the functionality and optimization of laboratory services related activities across all healthcare facilities and communities.
• Responsible for all integrated core laboratory service delivery within the command
• She/he will assist with the evaluation of laboratory methods and procedures; and conduct periodic laboratory system assessment and review of activities.
• The job holder will oversee the implementation of Laboratory Continuous Quality Improvement and the deployment and institution of appropriate corrective and preventive action respectively.
• S/he will review and monitor QA and QC activities of the Laboratory to determine conformance with established policies, national regulations, or accreditation requirements.
• S/he will be responsible for the implementation of Rapid Test Continuous Quality Improvement (RTCQI) and Recency program within the command
• S/he will be responsible for the monitoring of the Advance HIV Disease (AHD) Laboratory program
• Review and 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.
• Prepare progress reports of laboratory activities, lab program implementation and lab quality issues.
• Perform any other duties assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in Medical Laboratory Science. Master’s degree an added advantage
• A valid certificate to practice as Medical Laboratory Scientist mandatory.
• 3 years’ experience of running/implementing public health programs preferably in the NGO context.
• Knowledge and experience in the design, implementation and management of laboratory services in HIV/AIDS program or any other public health intervention program.
• Experience in a laboratory setting in the areas of molecular diagnosis (viral load determination, drug resistance testing, genotyping and nucleic acid sequencing) is an advantage
• Familiarity with standards and federal/state regulations affecting the laboratory and laboratory practices.

Candidates are expected to possess:

• Excellent personal communication skills, in written and verbal English, with high impact influencing and persuasive skills and able to represent the organization to donors and partners
• Good experience of using Ms. Word, Excel or applicable software related to position
• Commitment to and understanding of organization’s vision, values and principles including rights-based/gender approaches would be expected.

Application Closing Date
3rd November, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Submit their current CV and Suitability Statement not more than 200 words indicating the Position and Location in Microsoft Word format by email to: [email protected] using the JOB TITLE, LOCATION AND APPLICANT FULL NAME (e.g. Laboratory Services Associate – LBS0010 – Kafanchan, Kaduna, ADESUWA NWACHUKWU) as the subject of the email.

Note

• It is important to apply via the link and the mail, as application sent to ONLY the email address will be considered invalid.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to advance to the next stage of the selection process
• Qualified Locals and residents of this location is encouraged to apply
• Applications are reviewed in the order of arrival and we reserve the right to close the offer before the term initially indicated if suitable applications are received.