Laboratory Scientist at AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Job Summary

•     To provide laboratory oversight in AHF site and adherence to standard laboratory protocols in the country program. Involved in training, support supervision, mentorship and team building exercises for other lab staff.
•     Directly supervises laboratory technicians and other lab staff in running the Partec CD4, hematology and chemistry machines.
•     Ensures that high quality of laboratory services is maintained at all AHF supported healthcare centers within your jurisdiction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•     Participates in planning, overseeing and supervising activities for the laboratory function for the site.
•     Performs basic laboratory assays CD4 tests, Hematology and Chemistry as well as other tests as required.
•     Oversees laboratory services provision and ensures standard, and current practices are in place for maintaining high quality laboratory services and maximizing the use of all resources.
•     Ensures compliance and implementation of laboratory protocols, and support other affiliated labs staff, lab technicians, assistants and HIV Medics involved with the lab function.
•     Coordinates with all laboratory vendors (outside contractors), and the sites to ensure that the process of handling patient samples and delivery of results is efficient and effective.
•     Performs quality control checks and maintenance for the Partec CD4 machine In the lab, and other laboratory tests performed within the labs.
•     Participates in the development and replication of the AHF Nigeria laboratory protocols and practices at all affiliated healthcare centres; promoting quality of service based on timeless in reporting result
•     Participate in training, membership and team building exercise for laboratory staff.
•     Participate in inventory control management for laboratory supplies and regents under AHF Nigeria for supported site.
•     Participate in EQA proficiency testing activities.
•     Ensures the compilation of monthly laboratory inventory at the Healthcare Centres.
•     Other duties as assigned

Education and Competencies

•     BMLS Medical Laboratory Science; AIMLS
•     A minimum of two years of experience in a similar position.
•     Experience with CD4, hematology and chemistry systems.
•     High analytical skills, quality control and basic knowledge of HIV laboratory monitoring