Job Title: Program Officer, Clinical Laboratory Services
Location: Akure, Nigeria
Recruiter: Equitable Health Access Initiative (EHAI) Nigeria
Overall Job Purpose: With the head of department, plan, design, review, monitor all Laboratory program and provide technical support and implement high quality Laboratory services.
Main Task:
• Supervises Laboratory services at ACTION ARV, ART and PMTCT sites.
• Provide technical support and assistance to the site lab staff.
• Assist in adoption and application of Good laboratory practices.
• Ensure strict adherence to SOP and use of appropriate controls in all assays at sites.
• Work with lab staff to optimize workflow.
• Provide forecast on reagents and consumables.
• Identify lapses and put in place appropriate corrective measures.
• Conduct on site trainings based on observations in critical areas.
• Address concerns that cannot be accomplished by QA Site Monitors.
• Network Laboratory where necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Experience in management of Laboratory services, particularly health facility based services.
• Advance Laboratory procedures, diagnosis and management related to HIV/AIDS care and treatment.
• Relevant supervisory experience is required with some in an international development area preferred.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Be able to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project and site staff.
• Must be computer literate
• Ability to multitask.
Qualification and Requirements:
• B.Sc./HND in Laboratory Sciences or related field with post NYSC experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in provision of Laboratory support for HIV/AIDS.
• Professional certification would be an advantage.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified applicants should apply online or send their Cover Letter and CV in PDF Format to laboratory@ehainigeria.org
Deadline: 13.11.2013
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