Laboratory Scientist/Technician Job Opportunity at AHF

Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF), is a legally registered NGO operating in Nigeria, AHF-Nigeria collaborates with the Federal Government of Nigeria and other partner institutions, to provide technical assistance to these key. To meet the above needs, the program wishes to recruit a dynamic, skilled, committed, self-driven and results oriented individuals to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Scientist/Technician

Location: Anambra
Report: Clinical Coordinator

Job Summary

  • To provide laboratory oversight in AHF supported sites and monitor adherence to standard laboratory protocols and guidelines.
  • Involved in training, support supervision, mentorship, and team building exercises for laboratory staff.
  • Directly supervises laboratory technicians and other lab personnel on routine lab assays, demonstrates experience in running the Cyflow (CD4+) Chemistry and Hematology machines.
  • Ensures implementation of laboratory services in line with approved QC/QA protocols at supported healthcare centres.

Education and Experience

  • BMLS Medical Laboratory Science; AIMLS
  • A minimum of Three years post NYSC experience in a similar position.
  • Experience with handling semi or fully automated machines a must;
  • Must possess a valid license to practice as a Medical laboratory scientist
  • High analytical skills, quality control and basic knowledge of HIV laboratory monitoring.
  • Computer proficiency an added advantage.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Participates in planning and overseeing, supervision and monitoring activities for the laboratory function for all sites;
  • Provides routine and basic laboratory services for PL HIV attending the health facilities as required;
  • Oversees laboratory services provision, ensures standard, and current practices are in place for maintaining high quality laboratory services including calibration, standardization and maintenance of automated or semi-automated instruments following established procedures.
  • Ensures compliance and Implementation of laboratory protocols for all lab technicians and assistance involved with the lab function; including maximizing the use of available resources.
  • Coordinates with all laboratory vendors(external contractors) and the sites to ensure that the process of handling patient samples and delivery of results is efficient and effective.
  • Participates in the development and replication of the AHF Nigeria laboratory protocols and practices at all affiliated healthcare centers.
  • Validates and reports, results of assays performed, delivers patients reports according to times indicated in policy and collection manual and ensuring strict adherence to safety procedures.
  • Participates in identifying training needs; capacity building, mentorship and team building exercises for laboratory staff;
  • Participates in inventory control management for laboratory supplies and reagents under AHF Nigeria for all sites;
  • Ensures the compilation of monthly laboratory inventory at the supported Healthcare centers
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor



How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV’s and cover letters to:globalhr.Africa@aidshealth.org

Note

  • Candidate should kindly indicate the position applying for and their preferred located as the subject of their e-mail.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 12:00 PM; 22nd March, 2016.

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