The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization implementing a comprehensive family-focused HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment program in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the Government of Nigeria at national, state, local and site levels. The Bio-tech Engineer will ensure optimal functioning of diagnostic equipment in all IHVN supported clinical diagnostic, research and regional training laboratories.

 

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates 

POSITION: Bio-Tech Engineer

OPENING DATE: October 15th, 2015 

CLOSING DATE: October 29th, 2015

 

OFFICE/DEPARTMENT: Clinical Laboratory Services Department & Maintenance Unit

SCHEDULED WORK TIMES: Monday - Friday

 

REPORTS TO: Manager, Bio-tech Engineer

 

LOCATION: Abuja

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education/Experience:

 

S/he should have at least one of the following qualifications;

 

B.Eng. / HND Electrical / Electronic Engineering or Biomedical Engineering

HND Sci. Lab. Tech with specialization in Physics with Electronic

BMLS with specialization in Instrumentation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

Basic Electrical/Electronic/Instrumentation skills.

Basic computer application and troubleshooting.

Basic knowledge of laboratories, equipment's and automation

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

The Bio-Tech Engineer is responsible for:

Install laboratory equipment within IHVN supported sites.

Carry out repairs and planned preventive maintenance on equipments.

Develop Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) for equipment in conjunction with the Quality Assurance unit and other units under the Laboratory Department.

Support equipment training for site lab staff.

Carry out scheduled equipment and apparatus calibrations.

Liaise with third party supply & service companies on equipment support services.

Liaise with Regional Laboratory Officers on equipment functions, breakdowns and support for action.

Write service and installation reports.

Provide monthly and weekly reports to the head of unit for activity and progress monitoring.

Key Equipment: Cyflow Counter, MiniPoc, Facscount, Selectra, Abacus A380, Mindray, Biosafety cabinet, Centrifuge, Water bath, Freezer, Cobas C11,Genexpert etc.

 

Method of Application

Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft word format should be forwarded to the. Associate Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected] .

 

Candidates should indicate appropriate positions and preferred locations in their application letter. IHVN is an equal opportunity employer.