Job Title: Assistant Technical Officer, Laboratory Services
Req ID: 4207
Employer: FHI 360
Sector: Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)
Location: State Office, Abia Nigeria
Supervisor: State Technical Officer (Laboratory Services)
Basic Function:
• Liaise with the State Technical Officer to provide technical support and implement high quality laboratory services for FHI Nigeria programs.
• Assist in providing technical assistance in capacity building for laboratory services to FHI360 and facility staff.
• Assist in providing technical support on laboratory quality assurance issues at the state office level.
• Give support in coordinating the inventory management along with AXIOS to ensure adequate stock and quality data capture in the DHIS.
• Contribute to development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to laboratory management of HIV/AIDS and liaise with STO to apply these lessons and modify existing program.
• Remain informed on current programs in the field of laboratory management of HIV/AIDS and related development fields by reviewing current literature and staying alert to any implication of such experience and research for department activities as outlined by the technical supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Equipment and techniques for the following categories of assays: HIV rapid and confirmatory testing, hematology, biochemistry, CD4/CD8, HIV viral load, HIV DNA qualitative test, HIV viral resistance (genotype and phenotype) and management issues related to the clinical management of HIV/AIDS, including ART.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication.
• Well-developed computer skills.
• Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.
Qualifications and Requirements:
• BSc in Laboratory sciences or related field with 1-3years post national youth service experience in provision of laboratory support for HIV/AIDS.
• Knowledge of advanced laboratory procedures, diagnosis and management related to HIV/AIDS care and treatment is required with some experience in an international development area preferred.
• Certification of license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is required.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs highly desirable.
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