Laboratory Scientists (3 positions) at AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Reports to: Laboratory Coodinator/Site Coordinator
Slot: 3

Job Summary

• To provide laboratory oversight in ANY site and adherence to standard laboratory protocols in the country program. Involved in training, support supervision, mentor-ship arid 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 ANY 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 C04 tests, Heamatology 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 alt laboratory vendors (outside contractors) at the site level 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 PartecCD4 machine in the site lab, and other laboratory tests performed within the labs:
• Participates in the development and replication of the Al-IF Nigeria laboratory protocols and practices at all affiliated healthcare centers; promoting quality of services based on timeliness in reporting results.
• Participates in training, mentors-hip and team building exercises for laboratory staff;
• Participates in inventory control management for laboratory supplies and reagents under AHF Nigeria for supported site;
• Participate in EQA, proficiency testing activities.
• Ensures the compilation of monthly laboratory inventory at the Healthcare Centers
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

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