Senior Technical Officer, Laboratory Services Job at FHI 360 - Nigeria

Started by Jobrib, Feb 11, 2013, 03:30 AM

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Job Title: Senior Technical Officer, Laboratory Services

Type: Nigerian National Only

Organisation: FHI 360 – Nigeria

Sector: Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)

Basic Functions:

•   Provide technical expertise and assistance in implementing high quality laboratory services within the care and treatment project at the state level, including laboratory capacity development at project health facility sites.

•   Provide technical support on policies, quality tools and SOPs related to the implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of laboratory services for HIV/AIDS, opportunistic (OI) and malaria care and treatment in collaboration with technical staff within FHI and at national, state and local agencies in Nigeria

•   With the Director HSS & Laboratory Services, Technical Officers and State Program Manager, coordinate the design, planning and implementation of the laboratory component of HIV/AIDS care and treatment program  with state and community level projects.

•   Provide technical assistance in capacity building for laboratory services at health facilities and other settings as appropriate at the state level.

•   Conduct laboratory systems assessment and review of activities to evaluate the quality and consistency of laboratory standards practiced at the state level.

Qualification:

•   BSc in Laboratory sciences or related field with 7-9 years post national youth service experience and a minimum of 5 years' experience in provision of laboratory support for HIV/AIDS

•   Or Master degree in Laboratory sciences or related field with 5-7 years post national youth service experience and a minimum of 5 years' experience in provision of laboratory support for HIV/AIDS.

•   Experience in the management of laboratory services, particularly health facility-based services, including quality assurance systems, laboratory analysis, and interpretation and reporting techniques based on best practices, quality management practices and safe work practices.

•   Knowledge of advanced laboratory procedures, diagnosis and management related to HIV/AIDS care and treatment is required with some experience in an international development organization preferred.

•   Certification of license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is required. Expertise in hematology, TB and blood safety issues will be an added advantage.

How to Apply:

Use any of the link below to apply based on your location preference: – Senior Technical Officer, Laboratory Services – Abia (3459)Senior Technical Officer, Laboratory Services – Adamawa (3460)Senior Technical Officer, Laboratory Services – Bauchi (3461)

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