Program Officer Assistant at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Key Working Relationship

• Reports to the Program Officer, Senior Program Officer, Program Manager, Associate Director (AD) and Director, Clinical Laboratory Services.

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory, organizational and collaboration policies.
• Undergo training and competency assessment according to laboratory requirements.
• Perform various laboratory procedures for specimen and/or media preparation for analysis in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Contribute to the laboratory’s QMS and quality control program by observing written policy and procedures.
• Collect patient specimens, receive, sort and register specimens for testing.
• Store/retrieve samples/media (where applicable) to ensure traceability in accordance with procedures.
• Monitor stock availability of consumables to ensure availability of all necessary supplies in the TB Reference laboratory.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual maintenance of laboratory equipment as required in a timely manner
• Participate in the diagnostics (smear microscopy, GeneXpert, TB culture, Line Probe Assay) in the TB Reference laboratories.
• Ensure that Lab management information systems are functional and up-to-date is up to date.
• Ensure pre, analytical and post analytical phases of testing are carried out in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Collect & Collate AFB smear microscopy and GeneXpert MTB/RIF data report across all IHVN sites.
• Perform every other duty necessary for the successful implementation of the GF programs and as assigned.

Essential Skills:

• Must be willing to learn new skills, hardworking and dedicated.
• Demonstrate a cooperative attitude in relationships with co-workers and other personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality of patients, patient results and project operations.
• Must be creative, proactive and be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English, written/verbal.

Education/Experience
The Program Assistant should have the following qualifications:

• Licensed Medical Laboratory Technician/ Licensed Medical Laboratory Scientist/ Biomedical scientist.
• Work Experience in a diagnostic laboratory or related field will be an added advantage.