JOB TITLE: Medical Laboratory Scientist
JOB LOCATION: Abia, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Kwara, Plateau, and Oyo States (1 position each)
JOB DETAILS:
- The Medical Laboratory Scientist will be responsible for conducting all laboratory and Point-of-care tests and related services in the community in line with good clinical laboratory practice.
Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:
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- Provision of timely and quality laboratory and HIV Testing Services to ensure comprehensive HIV prevention, care, and treatment among Key Populations.
- Maintain a robust Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and timely reporting of laboratory activities to SFH.
- Contribute to the development of lessons learnt from projects related to laboratory component of HIV comprehensive services for Key populations.
- Collection of samples, transport, track and retrieval of viral load, and Gene Xpert results from referral laboratories.
Qualifications / Experience
- Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science.
- Must possess a minimum three (3) years post NYSC experience.
- Experience in implementation and administration of the National Integrated Sample Referral Network (NISRN) policies, objectives, and goals.
- Specific experience in HIV/AIDS, TB or Malaria programs.
- Knowledge of Polymerase Chain Reaction equipment for viral load and Early Infants’ Diagnosis, and GeneXpert machine is desirable
- Knowledge of all basic laboratory techniques and quality control systems
- Knowledgeable in laboratory information management system
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques on haematology, chemical pathology, serology, and microbiology as it relates to HIV/AIDS and TB program.
Skills and Competencies Required:
- Excellent skills in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice.
- Experience in sample referral and result tracking.
- Ability to cope with stress and to organize and prioritize workload.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written), presentation skills.
- S/He must be attuned to and be comfortable with the culture/traditions of the people.
- Candidates should be able to communicate proficiently in the dominant language of the region.
- Must have demonstrated proficiency using intermediate-level office software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, spreadsheets, and database
- Multitask and work with minimal supervision.
Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented young professionals.
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Deadline: June 23, 2021
Job Features
Job Category | Medical/ Healthcare / Pharmaceutical |