Medical Laboratory Scientist cART Team - Gombe at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job Profile:

The Medical Laboratory Scientist would be responsible for conducting all laboratory and Point-of-care tests and related services in the community in line with good clinical laboratory practice. The successful candidate must be willing to work in rural communities.

Key Responsibilities: 

The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Provision of timely and quality laboratory and HIV Testing Services under the GFHIV project to ensure comprehensive HIV prevention, care, and treatment among Key Populations.
• Maintain a robust Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and timely reporting of laboratory activities on SFH, state and national data repositories using appropriate reporting tools.
• Contribute to the development of lessons learned from projects related to laboratory component of HIV comprehensive services for Key populations.
• Interface with external stakeholders in the state on laboratory matters and support in building a resilient system for sustainable laboratory system strengthening.
• Provision of timely and quality laboratory and HIV Testing Services under GFHIV project to ensure comprehensive HIV prevention, care, and treatment among Key Populations.
• Maintain a robust Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and timely reporting of laboratory activities on SFH, state and national data repositories using appropriate reporting tools.
• Contribute to the development of lessons learned from projects related to laboratory component of HIV comprehensive services for Key populations.
• Interface with external stakeholders in the state on laboratory matters and support in building a resilient system for sustainable laboratory system strengthening.
• Timely processing of LIMS reports, and filling of requirements to ensure that health facilities are re-supplied with appropriate commodities.
• Tests new and improved laboratory methods and procedures.
• Keeps accurate monthly Laboratory Project Records Development of standard tools for evaluation & troubleshooting of laboratory Instrument new devices
• Support development & revision of Instrument maintenance policy, SOPs and guidelines
• Track all clients that are due for viral load test
• Collect, prepare and transport samples to PCR labs for viral load tests and retrieval of test results
• Perform other duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-NYSC relevant work experience.
• Experience in phlebotomy and sample analysis (e.g. blood, stool, sputum)
• Experience in the implementation and administration of the National Integrated Sample Referral Network (NISRN) policies, objectives, and goals.
• Experience in sample referral and result tracking.

Skills and competencies: 

• Specific expertise in HIV / AIDS, TB, or Malaria programs.
• Knowledge of Polymerase Chain Reaction equipment for viral load and Early Infants’ Diagnosis, and GeneXpert machine is desirable.
• Knowledge of all basic laboratory techniques and quality control systems
• Knowledgeable in laboratory information management system
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques on hematology, chemical pathology, serology, and microbiology as they relate to the HIV/AIDS and TB program
• Advanced knowledge and experience using MS Office packages, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent skills in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice.
• Ability to cope with stress and to organize and prioritize workload.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and with diverse stakeholders.
• Understanding of project management principles and program development.
• Strong data analysis, report writing, interpretation, and presentation skills.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity and adherence to professional ethics.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize workflow within tight timeframes.
• Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow up on tasks to completion.

This advert will close on or before Monday, January 12, 2024