Laboratory Technician - Agasha Clinic at AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Req No: 2015-3700
Location: Agasha, Benue
Category: Healthcare Center Operations
Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Description

• 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.

Your Contribution to Our Success:

• 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.