Field Laboratorian at APIN

Job ID: api-37393
Slot: 40 Openings

Project Overview

• The Public Health Information Surveillance Solutions and Systems (PHIS3) is a CDC-funded project designed to strengthen HIV service delivery systems and other public health interventions in Nigeria.
• Through continuous quality improvement, monitoring, evaluation, and surveillance, PHIS3 aims to advance health informatics and laboratory quality management in the country.
• As part of its activities, PHIS3 is supporting the Government of Nigeria through the FMOH (NASCP), and working with key stakeholders, (NACA, NCDC, NMOD, Lagos State MOH, and SACA, to implement the Nigeria State-level ART Impact Survey (AIS) in Lagos State.
• This population-based household survey will assess progress towards achieving the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets and measure HIV prevalence, informing strategies to enhance public health outcomes.
• We are seeking qualified and dedicated individuals to join our team as Field Workers for the implementation of this survey in Lagos State.

Key Responsibilities

• The field laboratorian will be responsible for providing field testing in households to measure the biomarkers for the AIS.
• Blood collection from adults using acceptable best practices.
• Testing using rapid diagnostic tests for HIV.
• Documentation of all laboratory activities in forms, survey tools and electronically in tablets

Required Qualifications

• A medical laboratory scientist, medical laboratory technician, skilled in phlebotomy and expertise in collection of blood from pediatrics is an advantage.
• Experience in working on the laboratory bench for at least three years.
• Registered with the Medical Laboratory Council of Nigeria
• Experience with HIV population surveys is an added advantage

Required Skills:

• Experience performing Quality Assurance measures in all phases of biomedical testing.
• Ability to write clear and concise summaries of reports for internal and external audiences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in English required.
• 100% commitment in the field

Work Skills:

• Ability to work for long hours.
• Ability to pay attention to details.
• Ability to work with your hands and will need dexterity to work with small vials, test tubes, and delicate lab equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well and cooperate with team members in the field.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and routine equipment maintenance.
• A systematic approach to tasks and the ability to follow instructions and set procedures.
• A high level of flexibility in performing the responsibilities of the position.