Laboratory Specialist at National AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections Control and Hepatitis Programme (NASCP)

Background

• This officer will work with other team members in the Laboratory component of NASCP, ensuring the overall management and coordination of laboratory services in line with the grant’s goals.
• S/he will provide support in ensuring the procurement and supply chain management system of laboratory commodities to reduce stock-outs, lower costs and eliminate wastage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement training programmes and build capacity of laboratory staff both national and in the states.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance systems to ensure accurate and reliable testing, implementing SOPs, conducting proficiency tests, perform internal quality control, and participate in external quality assessment programmes
• Ensure availability of diagnostics services for HIV especially EID.
• Collaborating with other stakeholders in NASCP/SASCP and the PMU team in ensuring effective coordination of laboratory services in both national and states

Qualifications & Skills
Academic Qualification:

• A first degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related discipline and a post graduate qualification in Lab sciences with a minimum of 7 years post NYSC
• A current certificate from the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)

Experience:

• He/she should have a good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to details, proficiency in laboratory techniques and procedures
• Have a strong understanding of laboratory protocol
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work with team members

Deliverables:

• Ensure the availability of laboratory supplies, reagents and equipment.
• Develop procurement plans, monitor stock levels, and manage inventory to prevent stockouts during the period of the grant
• Collecting, analyzing and reporting laboratory data as required by the grant

Contracting & Accountability:

• The officer will be accountable to the Head Laboratory.