Job Description
To operate and maintain a standard medical laboratory at the community-based outpatient clinic for men and their sexual partners who engage in high risk behaviors that predispose them to increased risks of HlV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and perform other related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Coordinate the laboratory technical support to strengthen biomedical interventions in all programs and research activities
Provide Laboratory quality management system and support services to all projects
Monitor the quality and integrity of laboratory services and data at all levels
Contribute to timely submission of program / research reports
Monitor the biosafety status of the laboratory site
Provide routine laboratory services according to good medical laboratory practice
Manage laboratory inventory and reagent logistics
Develop and maintain a reliable laboratory management information system
To perform other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Medical Officer and Deputy Director (HIV).
Qualifications
Minimum of Master of Medical Laboratory Science
Current registration with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria
Effective Laboratory Quality Management System skills
Experience in public health and infectious diseases
Effective Laboratory data management and research literacy skills
General Communication, supervisory and interpersonal skill level – Excellent
Language Requirements – English – excellent
Level of IT expertise required – good
Ability to travel within and outside Nigeria
Desired number of years of prior experience in a similar role – 3 to 5 years
Effective organizational, planning and administrative skills
Ability to work well individually and in a team.
Applicants should send their Application Letters (stating current salary and salary expectations) and Resume in PDF format to: mzibiri@popcouncil.org Clearly state the position title and your full names – starting with the surname first, then other names in the subject area of the e-mail. Example: “Laboratory Coordinator (Lagos) – Ben, Joshua Ekong” Note
Apply via :
mzibiri@popcouncil.org