Laboratory Coordinator at Axios Foundation

Locations: Abuja, Akwa-Ibom, Anambra, Benue, Borno, Cross-River, Edo, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Lagos, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto and Taraba

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate coordination with National Integrated Specimen Referral Network (NiSRN) state and IP level structures (State NISRN Focal Person, IP Lab Technical Directors, and Testing Lab Directors).
• Ensure smooth implementation and ensure that any issues related to specimen transport logistics are logged and addressed, in line with technical direction and oversight provided by GHSC-PSM.
• Responsible for documenting implementation challenges experienced by 3PLs, Health Facilities and/or State Health Officials.
• Provide recommendations o address any implementation challenges observed.
• Work with Implementing Partners (lPs) in each region to ensure the successful implementation and operationalization of the NiSRN strategy based on the guidance provided.
• Responsible for documenting records of rejected specimen with reasons for rejecting the samples.
• Conduct spot check on the specimen pickup/drop off process from supported PCRand Referring facilities.
• Attend and take minutes/attendance at stakeholder’s meetings.
• Develop and maintain excel data base for NiSRN in the State.
• Participate in the activities of the State ‘Logistics Management Coordination Unit (LMCU).
• Provide technical support and coordination to the Referring Health Facilities, PCR Laboratories and NiSRN State and IP level structures.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor degrees in Medical Laboratory Science.
• Holder of Microbiology Degree with experience in health commodities logistics can also apply.
• Master in Public Health would be an added advantage.
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience.
• Registered with MLSCN.
• Knowledge of packaging, handling and transportation of temperature sensitive and biological products.
• Knowledge of supply chain management and logistics.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Commodity Logistics or Health Commodity Logistics.
• Capacity to support health systems strengthening.
• Intermediate/Advanced Computer Skills to include the use of MS Office packages and Inventory Management Software.
• Ability to multi task, set priorities and work independently.
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in written and oral English.