Vacancies At The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (AMLSN)


Posted on: Fri 28-03-2014

With the support of USAID, The Association of Medical laboratory Scientists (AMLSN) has taken an innovative step towards developing online e-learning courses for Medical laboratory Scientists accredited by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits.
AMLSN is currently recruiting to fill the following positions;
Position 1: Deputy Coordinator
Location: Abuja, Nigeria.
Job Description:
The Deputy Coordinator will work closely with the AMLSN Project Coordinator, subject matter experts,.the AMLSN e-Learning Advisory Board, and MLSCN's Department of Education, Registration, and Regulation to ensure that not only high quality e-Learning courses for continuing professional development (CPD) credits are developed but also the training of new and future course authors on instructional design and e-learning course development is institutionalized.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Working in close collaboration with the AMLSN eLearning Implementation team, the Deputy Coordinator will:
Assume responsibility for representing the project in the absence of the Project Coordinator
Work closely with course authors and subject matter experts to develop e-Learning courses in conjunction with Faculty Chair of the AMlSN e-Learning Advisory Board
Lead technical review and quality assurance testing of draft courses
Develop training materials and oversee the training of new and future course authors and potential organizational partners in e-Learning course development and instructional design principles for e-Learning
Provide regular support and feedback to the course authors to ensure that the course content that they are developing is appropriate for online and is accompanied with visuals and other graphics
Work with the Communications Officer to develop or contract out the development of appropriate multimedia materials
Establish a training calendar for new course authors to ensure that their training needs are being addressed
Engage in frequent communication with JHUCCP/K4Health team based in the US.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years' experience in training and/or teaching in relevant field using educational methodologies.
Experience in adult learning
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of competency based curriculum development and the production of learner centered teaching and learning and assessment materials
Strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); comfortable working with online tools/technology
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and tactfully with subject matter experts to achieve a shared goal
Demonstrated capacity to plan, schedule, and organize training programs involving many individuals and entities
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, proactiveness, and creative problem solving
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Experience In medical laboratory sciences is an added advantage.
Experience with developing, implementing, and/or evaluating online or mobile learning projects is an added advantage.
Position 2: Communications Officer  
Location: Abuja, Nigeria.
Job Description:
The Communications Officer supports the Project Coordinator and Deputy Coordinator by leading the project's promotion and dissemination efforts and serving as the main point of contact for website and graphics contractors.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Working in close collaboration with the AMLSN e-learning Imp!implementation team, the Communications Officer will:
Oversee the development of the new AMLSN e-Learning platform and website, in close collaboration with the Project
Coordinator and Deputy Coordinator
Regularly update the AMLSN website
Develop and implement a communications plan for the project
Develop and maintain a promotion and dissemination tracking system to accompany the communications plan
Provide support to 1MlSN Chapters, Branches and members conducting e-Learning promotion and dissemination activities
.  Manage and maintain daily activity on AMLSN social media accounts (including but not limited to AMLSN e-Learning
Facebook Group) by posting updates and interacting with members
Respond to emails seeking assistance accessing and navigating the courses
Explore the ICT landscape to see what new technologies might be worth introducing into the e-Learning courses; conduct pilots to develop evidence on impact and cost-effectiveness of these new technologies in increasing the uptake of the e-Learning courses by the target audience and reaching their learning needs
Engage in frequent communication with JHUCCP/K4Health team based in the US.
Manage and track advertising on project websites and promotional materials such as flyers, folders, bags
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree
A minimum of 2 years' experience in communications work
Strong computer skills; proflcient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience with scclal.medie; blogging, newsletters, e-bulletins, and other online communications platforms
. Experience with traditional outreach. including press contacts, media requests, mailings and meetings/conferences
Basic understanding of a 'content management system (CMS)
Familiarity with website analvtics (e.g., Google Analytics, WebTrends) and online survey tools (e.g., Survey Monkey)
Ability to handle multiple work deadlines and deliver against demanding timelines.
English language fluency in both written and verbal.
Experience in using graphic/multimedia tools a plus is and added advantage.
Experience in public health or health communication is an added advantage.
Experience with electronic commerce including internet advertising is an added advantage.
Position 3: Administrative Assistant
Location: Abuja, Nigeria.
Job Description:
The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to the AMLSN e-Learning Implementation team- Project Coordinator, Deputy Coordinator, Finance/Admin Manager, and Communication Officer- in a variety of tasks to ensure the success of the e-Learning project activities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Assist in planning and organizing meetings; this includes preparing materials for the meeting, taking care of tea breaks and lunch, making sure all the appropriate equipment is available for the meeting and taking notes
Conduct outreach to potential vendors as requested
Assist with implementing communications activities
Maintain a calendar of key events (meetings, conferences, trainings, etc.)
Assist the Finance/Admin Manager in maintaining the equipment audit log and supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
 Assist with filing and other office workflows
 Other activities as necessary and appropriate
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or 1-2 years related experience
Comfortable using a computer; proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Works well with others; proactive; interested in working on a wide range of tasks
Fluent in English, both written and oral
Method of Application:
All potential job Applicants should email electronic copies of CV [PDF format] and cover letter to both E-mails stated below;
[email protected]
[email protected]
Application Deadline: 6th April, 2014