Sample Transport Supervisor at Axios Foundation

Akesis Health Nigeria (AHN) is a Not-for-Profit Organization dedicated to increasing access to quality Healthcare and building local capacity in the health sector in Nigeria.

Location: UDUTH Sokoto and OAUTH Ile Ife

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of the NISRN sample transportation and results delivery network across all the health facilities/hubs in the assigned PCR lab/state.
• Ensure samples are collected from all designated health facilities/ hub sites and transported to PCR laboratory using a common mechanism for sample pick-up, shipment, and the return of results to the health facility.
• Monitor sample integrity and report from the assigned PCR Labs on a weekly basis and maintain record.
• Conduct spot check on the Vendors transport facility and cooling devises to ensure compliance with standard requirement.
• Review on weekly basis or as may be needed routing for sample pickup and result collection.
• Maintain weekly and monthly record of number of samples transported and result retrieved from PCR Labs for the different specimen type.
• Submit report using the monthly summary sheet.
• Document weekly activities using the 3PL report template
• Conduct supportive supervisory visits to all facilities with a view to strengthen quality service provision.
• Submit a monthly report to the Laboratory Logistic officer on the overall situation of sample referral in the state.
• Build capacity and mentor the transporters on the triple packaging system and biosafety of the NISRN sample transport
• Provide recommendations for improvement and optimization of the NISRN sample transport
• Support achievement of the overall project goals as required to ensure project performance.
• Carryout POD reconciliation to ensure 100% order fulfilment.
• Arrangement PODs serially by facility, by state and send to Country Office Abuja.
• Ensure compliance to all relevant SOPs in discharge of your duties

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor degrees in Medical Laboratory Science
• Holder of Microbiology Degree with experience in health commodities logistics can also apply.
• Master in Public Health would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Registered with MLSCN
• Knowledge of packaging, handling and transportation of temperature sensitive and biological products.
• Knowledge of supply chain management and logistics.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Commodity Logistics or Health Commodity Logistics.
• Capacity to support health systems strengthening.
• Intermediate/Advanced Computer Skills to include the use of MS Office packages and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to multi task, set priorities and work independently.
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in written and oral English