Laboratory Specialist - ESM - Anambra
Closing: Apr 26, 2024
This position has expiredPublished: Apr 24, 2024 (10 days ago)
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences with 2-3 years post NYSC experience in laboratory support for HIV/AIDS.
- Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures, diagnosis and management related to PCR Lab.
- Excellent ability to communicate and maintain productive relations with the team; resourcefulness, flexibility, and ability to work in a fast changing and challenging environment.
- Ability to use key computing applications e g MS Office Suite etc and knowledge of different databases (DHIS or NMRS) is a plus.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their detailed Resume and a one-page Cover Letter as one (1) MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to the "Lab Unit" via: the provided email address using the Job Title and Location (e.g., "OKEY MUSA ADEOYE, Logistics Technician - Lagos") as the subject of the email.
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Note
- Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers.
- Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply.
- AHNI is an equal-opportunity employer (EOE)
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Responsibilities
- Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences with 2-3 years post NYSC experience in laboratory support for HIV/AIDS.
- Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures, diagnosis and management related to PCR Lab.
- Excellent ability to communicate and maintain productive relations with the team; resourcefulness, flexibility, and ability to work in a fast changing and challenging environment.
- Ability to use key computing applications e g MS Office Suite etc and knowledge of different databases (DHIS or NMRS) is a plus.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their detailed Resume and a one-page Cover Letter as one (1) MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to the "Lab Unit" via: the provided email address using the Job Title and Location (e.g., "OKEY MUSA ADEOYE, Logistics Technician - Lagos") as the subject of the email.
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Note
- Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers.
- Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply.
- AHNI is an equal-opportunity employer (EOE)
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Background
- The Nigeria TBHIV Reach Integration & Impact Project (N-THRIP) is designed to ensure a coordinated and intensive effort to scale up the prevention, identification, and treatment of HIV in both general and key populations in Anambra state.
- The focus will be on facility and community-based approaches to reach epidemic control, and in addition, ensure improvement in the coverage of pregnant women on ART as well as target KP and AGYW programs.
- Hence, the consultant will support the implementation of the N-THRIP at Enhanced Site Management facilities in the state.
Key Roles
The services of the consultant will include but not limited to the following:
- Support the implementation of high-quality laboratory services including building laboratory capacity at health facility sites to combat HIV, TB, malaria and other infectious diseases.
- Provide support to facilities to improve the quality of laboratory services available in the facilities in line with National guidelines.
- Provide support related to the laboratory services and management component of HIV/AIDS care and treatment in GF health facilities.
- Coordinate the design, planning and implementation of the laboratory component of HIV/AIDS care and treatment, including ART in collaboration with facility staff, technical and senior technical officer.
- Carry out quality control functions/ activities, in collaboration with the cluster team, including quality control inspections schedules and the collection of quality control records; ensure the availability of high-quality documentation.
- Develop quality control and quality assurance systems in collaboration with existing personnel and systems and ensure related documentation, training, and monitoring.
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