Laboratory Technician - Anambra Clinic 1 at AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Overview

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning, overseeing and  supervising activities for the laboratory function for the site;
• Performs  basic laboratory assays CD4 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 all 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 Partec CD4 machine in the site 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 centers; promoting quality of services based on timeliness in reporting results.
• Participates in training, mentorship 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.

Qualifications

• 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.