AD-HOC Program Assistant, Laboratory at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Office/Department: Clinical Laboratory Services Department
Scheduled Work Times: Monday - Friday
Immediate Supervisor/Reports To: The Program Assistant will report to the Program Officer, Senior Program Officer, Program Manager, Associate Director (AD) and Director Clinical Laboratory Services.

Summary/Overview

• IHVN has been the Principal Recipient for the Global Fund DR-TB Grant since June 2011 till date. The objectives of the grant include surveillance for Drug Resistant TB (DR-TB), support for treatment at health facilities and the community level.
• The AD-HOC Program Officer is to ensure pre-analytical and post-analytical phases of TB tests are carried out in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Essential Functions
The AD-HOC Program Assistant, Laboratory should have the ability and expertise to:

• 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 Quality Management System 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 laboratory 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.

Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:
The AD-HOC Program Assistant, Laboratory 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Deadline
10th April, 2017.