Overall Job Function
Reporting primarily to the FGHiN Chief Technical Officer and secondarily to the Project Principal Investigator (P1), the Laboratory Associate Director will be responsible for overseeing the laboratory component of the project at sites across the 4 implementing states.
The Laboratory Associate Director will also work closelywith the CDC, Ministry of Health, NACA, the lab sub awardees and relevant stakeholders to ensure that laboratory samples are correctly collected, processed, and transported and that results are returned in a timely manner as well as achieving best practice Quality Management Systems across all supported labs.
Responsibilities
Assist with the revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the implementation of all lab related aspects of the SUCCESS project
Set up a Lab team, train, coordinate and supervise this team of laboratory officers, as needed
Review the development and implementation of QAIQC procedures for HIV rapid testing, and various test panels supported by the program via Rapid HIV testing, CD4 analysis using PARTEC, Cyfiow, BD FACS Count platforms, PCR machines (for early infant diagnosis and viral load testing – Roche COBAS Ampliprep, TACMAN 48/%) conducted by the laboratory subcontractor in the project
Review the development and implementation of QAIQC procedures for the collection, processing storage and transportation of other project related lab specimens from supported Labs to HIV special Lab at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Zaria- HIV RNA, and HIV DNA PCR for EID and Viral Load,
Ensure laboratory specimen data are correctly captured in the HIVCARE2 database and assist with routine data analysis;
Work closely with the Clinical Services
Department with the interpretation of laboratory results from the project and provide feedback on ways to improve/streamline lab procedures and systems and improve quality of clinical care;
Assist the FGHiN supported teams to develop strategies to ensure timely reporting of results to respective sites for clinical decision making and appropriate interventions;
Review weekly/fortnightly laboratory reports particularly Viral load and EID results of FGHiN supported sites and assist the Chief Technical
Officer with preparing regular progress reports;
Represent FGHIN in discussions with USG lab Technical WG, National stakeholders and assess ways in which national capacity to process samples can be developed and strengthened;
Liaise with other technical staff in FGHiN Headquarters (HQs), and at supported States.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Sciences or other relevant fields with full and up to date registration with ML Council of Nigeria.
Preferred Experience and Other Skills
5+ years of experience managing a clinical or research laboratory with focus on HIV related analysis;
3 or more years as a team leader managing other Laboratory staff, particularly in a PEPFAR supported advanced lab.
Extensive skills and expertise with various PEPFAR supported lab test panels e.g. CD4, (PARTEC & BD FACS; HIV RNAIDNA PCR – ROCHE
Extensive knowledge and experience in design, implementation and management of laboratory services in HIV programs
Knowledge/experience of procurement procedures and equipment/supply/stock tracking and inventory
Experience with lab-related data management systems
High level of proficiency in relevant computer applications, particularly Excel
Excellent interpersonal. Management and communication skills.
Travel Requirements
May require periodic trips to partner sites, conferences and/or off site meetings within Nigeria or as specified by project fonder (requiring overnight stay of up 5 days or more);
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Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, using a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) which should include three (3) referees and cover letter to: fghin.recruitments@gmail.com . Please indicate position being applied for in the subject line and do not attach certificates. Note:
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