AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is a legally registered NGO operating in Nigeria, AHF-Nigeria collaborates with the Federal Governments of Nigeria and other partner institutions, to provide technical assistance to these key stakeholders to deliver quaiity and comprehensive HIV/AIDS treatment, Care and Support, HIV counseling, and testing, Preventon, Nutrition and Psychosocial services to people living with HIV/AIDS. 

 

To meet the above needs, the Program wishes to recruit a dynamic, skilled, committed, sen-driven and results oriented individuals to fill in the following post: 

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

Job Title:             Laboratory scientist

No of vacancy:   1 

Reports To:         Laboratory Manager/Site Coordinator 

Location:             Based in Benue State 

 

SUMMARY: 

To provide laboratory oversight in AHF site and adherence to standard tabcretorv protocols in the country program. Involved in training, support supervision, mentorship and team building exercises for other lab staff. Directly supervises laboratory technicians and other lab staff in runrunqthe Partec CD4, hematology and chemistry machines. Ensures that high quality of laboratcrv services is maintained at ail AHF supported healthcare centers within your jurisdiction. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Participates in planning, overseeinq and supervising activities fer the Iaboratorvfundtonfor the site; 

• Performs basic laboratory assays CD4 tests, Heamatology and Chemistry as weil as other tests as required; 

• Oversees laboratory services provision and ensures standard, and current practices are in place for maintaining high quality leboratorv services and maximizing the use of all resources; 

• Ensures compliance and implementation of laboratory protocols, and support other affiliated labs staff-Iab technicians, assistants and HIV Medics involved with the lab function; 

• Coordinates with ali'laboratory vendors (outside contractors), and the sites to ensure that the process of handling patient samples and delivery of results is efficient and effective; 

• Performs quality control checks and maintenance for the Partec CD4 machine in the lab, and other laboratory tests performed within the lab.

• Participates in the development. and replication of the AHF Nigeria laboratory protocols and practices at ail affiliated healthcare centers; promoting quality of services based on timeliness in reporting results. 

• Participates in training, mentorship and team building exercises for laboratory staff; 

• Participates in inventory control management for laboratory supplies and reagents under AHF Nigeria for supported site; 

• Participate in EQA, proficienly testing activities. 

• Ensures the compilation of monthly laboratory inventory at the Healthcare Centers; 

• Other duties as assigned. 

 

EDUCATION AND COMPETENCIES: 

• BMLS Medical Laboratory Science; AIMLS

• A minimum of two yeers of experience in a similar position. 

• Experience with CD4, hematology and chemistry systems. 

• High analytical skills, quality control and basic knowledge of HIV laboratory monitoring. 

 

Method of Application:

Interested Candidates should submit their CVs and cover letters to the following email address [email protected] not later than 12 Noon on Thursday 9th October, 2014 (2 weeks). only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.