Vacancy for Laboratory Scientist at AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)
Employment Nigeria
25-Nov-2017
CROSS RIVER ,
Health
NGO
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), registered in Nigeria as Foundation For AIDS Care, Prevention and Advocacy but collectively referred to as AHF Nigeria.
POSITION : Laboratory Scientist
Responsibilities
- Conducts quality control checks and maintenance for the Partec CD4 machine in all labs and other laboratory tests performed within the labs;
- Participates in the development and replication of the AHF Nigeria laboratory protocols and practices at all affiliated healthcare centers;
- Participates in training, mentorship and team building exercises for laboratory staff;
- Participates in inventory control management for laboratory supplies and reagents under AHF Nigeria for all sites;
- Ensures the compilation of monthly laboratory inventory at the Healthcare Centers;
- Other duties as assigned.
- Participates in planning and overseeing support supervision activities for the laboratory function for all sites;
- Provides basic laboratory services for CD4 tests and other tests as required;
- Oversees laboratory services provision and ensures standard, and current practices are in place for maintaining high quality laboratory services and maximizing the use of all resources;
- Ensures compliance and implementation of laboratory protocols for all lab technicians and HIV Medics involved with the lab function;
- Coordinates with all laboratory vendors( outside contractors), and the sites to ensure that the process of handling patient samples and delivery of results is efficient and effective;
Qualifications
- AIMLS, BMLS
- Experience with handling semi or fully automated machines a must;
- 3 years experiences in a similar position.
- Poses a valid license to practice as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
Communications Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals;
- Ability to write reports. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or other people.
Certificates, Licences, Registrations:
- Duly registered with the Medical Laboratory Scientists’ Council and hold a current annual practicing license.
Others:
- Able to travel 30-50% of the time;
- Ability to prepare reports, provide team leadership and guidance.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Sensitive to ethics and confidentiality of HIV/AIDS client issues;
- Possess current knowledge of best practices in HIV/AIDS laboratory management,
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