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, Benue would be responsible for oversee all laboratory activities in all supported sites in the LGAs in Kano State.

 

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates 

POSITION: Program Officer Laboratory, Benue State 

SCHEDULED WORK TIMES: Monday - Friday 

 

LOCATION: Benue State 

REPORTS TO: Program Manager Laboratory Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

A degree in Medical Laboratory Science that is acceptable to MLSCN (for registration).

At least 5 years working experience in Laboratory Quality Assurance.

A certified SLMTan.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess good program management experience.

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

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

Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

 

Desirable

Experience in Quality Management System implementation

Experience working with databases

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Program Officer Laboratory Benue State shall:

Work with Quality Improvement Teams (QIT) in Benue state to support all laboratory activities at sites supported by IHVN

Be involved with site and centralized trainings as applicable

Be responsible for Dry Tube Specimen (DTS) production, distribution and monitoring of HIV Quality Improvement Program in Benue state

Keep inventory of necessary laboratory reagents and supplies needed for DTS production and distribution

Work with Regional Laboratory Officers to implement quality assurance program across assays and programs

Conduct assessment of laboratories, develop work action plan and with time lines to achieve timely implementation of corrective actions.

Work with laboratories to Implement Strengthening Laboratory Management Towards Accreditation (SLMTA).

Ensure appropriate and timely implementation of improvement projects.

Work under the supervision of the State Manager on day to day program implementation

 

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.