The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes access to qualitative healthcare, Education and economic strengthening opportunities for all Nigerians. With its headquarters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State with a corporate office in Abuja, ECEWS has presence in 17 States across the South-South, South East, South West and North Central Nigeria with a strong client portfolio with the Global Fund to fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria, United States agency for international development (USAID), United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), The United Nations office of Projects, World Bank & Federal Government of Nigeria. Since its founding in 2001, ECEWS has built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators which has earned her a solid reputation among its funders and is well regarded by competitors and partners alike.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Technical Assistant - Laboratory Services PCR
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Job Description
- This position will support the implementation of high-quality laboratory services within the HIV care and treatment project in Nigeria.
- The assistant will help strengthen laboratory capacity at project-supported health facilities by providing operational support and assisting with technical tasks. Under the guidance of senior laboratory personnel, the assistant will contribute to the development and implementation of quality control and assurance systems, particularly for PCR laboratory functions at designated facilities.
Minimum Recruitment Standard
- BSc in Laboratory Sciences or related field with 1-3 years post national youth service experience and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in provision of laboratory support for HIV/AIDS.
- Or master’s degree in laboratory sciences or related field with 1-2 years post national youth service experience and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in provision of laboratory support for PCR Laboratories.
- Excellent working knowledge of PCR equipment and techniques for the HIV PCR for qualitative Early Infant Diagnosis and viral load measurement.
- At least One years’ work experience in a management or quality role within a clinical laboratory for qualitative lily testing for Early Infant Diagnosis and viral load measurement including experience with laboratory quality control and quality assurance systems and implementation.
- Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs highly desirable.
- ·Certification of license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist in Nigeria is required.
Application Closing Date
23rd May, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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