Program Assistant Clinical Lab-Quality Management at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Job Summary:

• The Program Assistant Clinical Laboratory-QMS will provide technical and programmatic assistance to support facilities in the State. Specifically work with facilities to implement accreditation preparedness and QMS.
• He/she will work with Tier leads, Cluster teams and SLOs to implement laboratory continuous quality improvement activities and ensure laboratory program targets are met and report and reported accordingly.

Description and objectives:

• Under the supervision of the State Laboratory Lead, HoU lab QMS and HoD Laboratory, the Program Assistant Clinical lab -QMS will provide technical support, mitigation, monitoring, and evaluation., at the state level to implement high-quality laboratory program activities with a primary focus on laboratory technical areas of comprehensive HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, COVID-19 and NCDs program deliverables.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support, mitigation, supervision, and monitoring of laboratory field operations in the state.
• Work with facility QA officers/ESM leads to monitor the quality of laboratory operations and testing in supported facilities.
• Track the implementation of a Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS)
• Assist facility staff in overseeing day-to-day laboratory operations to ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and ISO 15189 standards.
• Support the QA officers to design and implement oversight practices, such as testing, inspections, working with site officers and state teams to prepare the labs for accreditation.
• Prepare detailed reports for the unit and tracking return of EQA reports from facilities.
• Collate, review and report facility reports (site visits, monthly/quarterly narrative, data, mentoring and supervision, etc.)
• Ensure timely submission of laboratory deliverables and reports to the HQ.
• Maintain effective communication with the IHVN Headquarters Laboratory department.
• Perform every other duty necessary for the successful implementation of laboratory activities.

Required competencies. 

Core requirements:

• Demonstrated coaching and mentoring ability.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with people of different backgrounds and in a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Proficiency in Ms. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic to deliver quality work on time.
• High impact influencing and persuasive skills, and able to represent the organization to donors and other stakeholders.

Education:

• B. Sc Degree or degree in Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS or AIMLS)
• A master’s degree is an added advantage.

Experience

• Have at least 2 years’ working experience working in the lab.
• Experience in coordinating multi-disciplinary HIV clinical teams for effective service delivery.
• Willingness to travel to clinics and hospitals in assigned geographical areas within the State.
• Previous experience in HIV program implementation, especially laboratory field activities, and Quality assurance is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of current trends and normative guidance (national and international) in HIV clinical care and service delivery