Posted on: Wed 27-04-2016

• Participates in planning and overseeing support supervision activities for the laboratory function for all sites;
• Provides  basic laboratory services for CD4 tests and other tests as required;
• Oversees laboratory services provision, ensures standard, and current practices are in place for maintaining high quality laboratory services and maximizing the use of all resources;
• Ensures compliance and implementation of laboratory protocols for all lab technicians and HIV Medics involved with the lab function;
• Coordinates with all laboratory vendors( outside contractors) and the sites to ensure that the process of handling patient samples and delivery of  results is efficient and effective
• Conducts quality control checks and maintenance for the Partec CD4 machine in all labs and other laboratory tests performed within the labs;
• Participates in the development and replication of the AHF Nigeria laboratory protocols and practices at all affiliated healthcare centers;
• 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 all sites;
• Ensures the compilation of monthly laboratory inventory at the Healthcare Centers; Other duties as assigned.

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science;
• Experience with CD4 system;
• A minimum of three years of experience in a similar position.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
• Duly registered with the Medical Laboratory Scientists’ Council and hold a current annual practicing license.

• Must be able to travel 30-50% of the time;
• Sensitive to ethics and confidentiality of HIV/AIDS client issues;
• Possess current knowledge of best practices in HIV/AIDS treatment and care;
• Ability to prepare reports, provide team leadership and guidance.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

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