Assistant Technical Officer - PCR Lab at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Project: Global Fund
Contract Type: Fixed Term
 
Details

• Assistant Technical Officer-PCR Lab, will be responsible for Viral Load & EID/DBS sample reception, logging, preparation and storage
• HisTher responsibility will also include data entry from the Viral Load and EID forms in the LIMS database, Perform DNA PCR assays and RNA PCR assays (VL) for the National program, Involved in programming, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of all PCR equipment, Involved in Documentation and storage of DBS samples and Viral Load specimen management, Involved in collating PCR data reports, Involved in putting together monthly supply requisitions for the PCR lab, filling of CRRIFF, Participates in QualityAssurance areas and is part of the accreditation team,

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Business Administration, Accounting or related field and 7-9 years relevant experience; or M.Sc/MBA with 5-7 years relevant experience in an NGO setting.
• Relevant software skills to include spreadsheet and data base software and Management Information Systems.
• Working knowledge of donor (USAID, CDC, DFID, Global Fund) contract and grant agencies are required.
• Ability to interpret funding regulations and develop implementing procedures is required
• Knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) implementation and accreditation process in resource constraints environment is a plus.