Laboratory Officers at Pathfinder International - 5 slots

Employment Nigeria 12-May-2017 KATSINA , GOMBE , SOKOTO , KEBBI , JIGAWA , Health

Pathfinder International a sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) organization

POSITION : Laboratory Officer

DESCRIPTION

Global Fund project will support comprehensive HIV services in areas, namely Anti-Retroval Treatment (ART), Preventive ofMother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) programming, HIV Counseling and Testing (HCT) and Integration of HIV and TB with Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services.

Overview

Pathfinder International, as Sub-Recipient (SR) has signed a grant for the period ending December 2017 with the Principal Recipient (PR), Family Health International (FHI360) funded by the Global Fund.
Pathfinder will support comprehensive HIV services in areas, namely Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART), Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) programming, HIV Counseling and Testing (HCT), and Integration of HIV and TB with Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services in Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Jigawa, Katsina and Gombe States.

Purpose

The State Laboratory Officer will report to the State Program Manager will be responsible for the delivery of high quality laboratory services required for HIV/AIDS care and treatment services in States.

Responsibilities

Incumbent provides support in ensuring delivery of high quality laboratory services required for HIV/AIDS care and treatment services at supported facilities
Assist with planning and coordinating laboratory activities at sites in designated states
Provide technical expertise and coordinate services needed to implement high quality clinical laboratory services
Train site laboratory staff on use of Standard Operating Procedures, job aids, log books, referral forms, etc.
Ensure and monitor efficient documentation of laboratory results at designated sites
Prepare periodic progress reports on laboratory services at designated sites
Maintain inventory of Lab store
Monitor and report on quality management/quality assurance activities

Requirements

Degree in Medical Laboratory Science
Valid Certificate to practice as Medical Laboratory Scientist mandatory
At least 4 years post NYSC experience in Laboratory activities
Knowledge and experience in design, implementation and management of laboratory services in HIV/AIDS program an asset
Experience in Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Word, Excel and Access preferred
Registration with the Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria
Experience of dealing with difficult and sensitive situations in a diplomatic and professional manner.
Good oral and /written communication skills.
Mature, responsible and able to meet deadlines under pressure and work with minimal supervision
Fluency in both written and spoken English in addition to Hausa language required.

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Laboratory Officers at Pathfinder International - 5 slots

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