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) (http://s.jobnavy.com/MAo5t) – Senior Technical Officer, Laboratory Services – Adamawa (3460) (http://s.jobnavy.com/u15hu) – Senior Technical Officer, Laboratory Services – Bauchi (3461) (http://s.jobnavy.com/WdStJ)
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