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 Program Officer Laboratory AKTH would be responsible for overseeing all laboratory activities in all supported sites in the LGAs in Kano State.

 

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates 

POSITION: Program Officer, Laboratory 

OPENING DATE: October 15th, 2015 

CLOSING DATE: October 29th, 2015 

SCHEDULED WORK TIMES: Monday - Friday 

 

LOCATION: Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, AKTH, Kano

REPORTS TO: Senior Program Officer, Laboratory 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education/Experience:

 

Must have a degree in Medical Laboratory Science acceptable to MLSCN (for registration).

At least 5 years working experience in a Medical Laboratory

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

Must possess good program management experience.

Must have at least 5 years working experience in diagnostic laboratory.

Should be reliable, proactive and visionary.

Must be creative in program design/planning and implementation towards achieving set goals

Desirable

 

Experience in HIV/AIDS program implementation

Experience working with databases

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

The Program Officer, Laboratory (AKTH) shall:

 

Ensure Standard of Care tests are performed at supported facilities

Supervise sites to produce qualitative and reliable results

Ensure, through mentoring and supervision, that Good Laboratory Practice is implemented in IHVN supported sites in Local Government Authorities (LGAs) in the state

Be responsible for laboratory data management and ensure information is sent to the Field Operations Unit, Central Laboratory Department

Be responsible for strengthening communication between the laboratory team within the facility and IHVN Central Laboratory Department

Be part of State IHVN Quality Improvement Teams (QITs) and work closely with the Facility QITs

Ensure effective use of the mobile laboratory operations

Be involved in Dry Tube Specimen (DTS) preparations for sites in Kano Region.

Ensure sites implement Quality Management System (QMS).

Perform every other duty necessary for the successful implementation of the programs

 

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.