Avis de recrutement d’un agent technique, services de laboratoire, Lagos, Nigeria
Position Title : Technical Officer, Laboratory Services
Location : Lagos Office
Supervisor : Senior Technical Officer-Lab Services
Basic Function :
Liaise with the STO-Lab Services to provide technical support and implement high quality laboratory services for FHI 360 Nigeria programs with a particular focus on facilities and communities supported by EpiC Activity project.
Duties and responsibilities :
- Provide technical support related to the laboratory services and management component of HIV/AIDS care and treatment program ;
- Provide technical assistance in capacity building for laboratory services to FHI 360 and facility staff ;
- Provide technical support on laboratory quality assurance issues ;
- Contribute to development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to laboratory management of HIV/AIDS and liaise with Technical Coordinator to apply these lessons and modify existing program ;
- Represent the project and FHI 360 to stakeholders on issues of laboratory management of HIV/AIDS ;
- Remain informed on current programs in the field of laboratory management of HIV/AIDS and related development fields by reviewing current literature and staying alert to any implication of such experience and research for department activities as outlined by the technical supervisor ;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes :
- Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically ;
- Laboratory management and training experience and ability to understand full range of issues around the laboratory management of HIV/AIDS, including provision of counseling and testing services ;
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control ;
- Knowledge of Laboratory Equipment and techniques for the following categories of assays: HIV rapid and confirmatory testing, hematology, biochemistry, CD4/CD8, HIV viral load, HIV DNA qualitative test, HIV viral resistance (genotype and phenotype) and management issues related to the clinical management of HIV/AIDS, including ART ;
- Knowledge of Nigerian laboratory setting, including government and non-government settings ;
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection ;
- Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance ;
- Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision ;
- High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication ;
- Well-developed computer skills ;
- Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.
Qualifications and Requirements :
- BSc in Laboratory sciences or related field with 5-7 years post national youth service experience and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in provision of laboratory support for HIV/AIDS ;
- Or Master’s degree in Laboratory sciences or related field with 3-5 years post national youth service experience and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in provision of laboratory support for HIV/AIDS ;
- Knowledge of advanced laboratory procedures, diagnosis and management related to HIV/AIDS care and treatment is required with some experience in an international development area preferred ;
- Certification of license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is required ;
- Experience in Laboratory TB services is an advantage ;
- Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs highly desirable.