Senior Program Officers at The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN)

Employment Nigeria 24-Feb-2016 ABUJA , NGO

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization implementing a comprehensive family-focused HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment program in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the Government of Nigeria at national, state, local and site levels. The Institute's mission is to be Center of Excellence in providing health service implementation, capacity building, and research, and ensuring equitable access to individuals and communities through innovative and evidence-based strategies.

POSITION : Senior Program Officer, Laboratory Research

Summary/Overview

The Senior Program Officer, Laboratory Research will take part in the research and routine analytical work in the virology section. In particular the successful candidate will be involved in receipt of samples, keeping of sample inventory, RNA extraction, RT-PCR, PCR purification, sequencing and analysis of samples from the different cohorts.
The person will be expected to work following Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and safety guidelines.
The person will also do other duties as assigned by the head of the unit to whom she/he will report.

Essential Functions
The Senior Programme Officer, Laboratory Research is to:

Contribute to the scientific and organizational management of the Research Division
Handle preparation, packaging and shipment of research samples
Train staff and temporary hires
Be involved in the evaluation of new technologies
Prepare budgets and supply orders
Provide monthly/regular updates of progress to both senior and junior staff
AnalyzeHIV drug resistance proficiency testing panels
Adhere to and enforce good research and laboratory practice including Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC).

Qualifications

Must hold a Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, a Master's Microbiology of a PhD in Virology with at least 5 years of experience.
She/he should have worked in an active research laboratory especially carrying out genetic sequencing in conjunction with the head of department and staff of Laboratory Research Division.
Must be involved in the execution of projects within agreed time lines..

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed Resume, genuine supporting documents, academic qualifications and a one page Cover letter as one MS Word document saved with applicants name in the following format e.g. Musa Okafor Application Program Officer explaining suitability to "Associate Director, Human Resources" through this email address: careers@ihvnigeria.org

Note

Application must explicitly state the position and location applied for in the subject of the email e.g. Laboratory Research Officer.
Candidates are advised to provide two professional referees with functional email addresses and telephone numbers.
Only applications sent in the required format will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The appointment will be for 6 months in the first instance but may be renewed subject to continued funding and to mutual consent by the two parties.
The successful applicant must be prepared to accept flexible working hours.

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Senior Program Officers at The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN)

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