Phlebotomist at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Ref: STS2020 - 002
Locations: 6 Geo-Political Zones, Nigeria
Duration: December 2020 - June 2021
Recruitment Type: National (Short-term Contract)

Duties

• Collect biological samples from respondents inappropriate sample collection tubes.
• Identify and confirm respondents properly using the unique ID.
• Label collected samples with unique ID and date.
• Use the best method for drawing blood depending on the respondent.
• Be friendly, courteous and sympathetic when it comes to working with respondents.
• Always keep the workstation well-organized.
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards while working.
• Adhere to all cold chain related standards.
• Provide daily progress update to the field supervisor.
• Ensure that all collected samples are delivered in good condition to the laboratory technicians daily.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Medicine (Health Science), Laboratory Science / Technology, Human Nutrition, or Nursing.
• An employee of state or federal government with the above qualifications can also apply.
• Proven experience as a Phlebotomist or Phlebotomy Technician.
• Experience with surveys and data collection that include blood collection (e.g.: HIV survey, etc.) is also an added advantage.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

• Be experienced in pediatric phlebotomy.
• Be a trained Phlebotomist / Nurse with experience in collecting and labelling blood samples.
• Fluency in English and at least one local language spoken in the assigned zone are required.
• Have excellent communication skills.