Full Time
Posted 5 months ago
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: OSS Laboratory Scientist
Location: Osun
Job Description
- Performing laboratory tests to produce reliable and precise data to support provision of the continuum of HIV treatment services.
- Preparing Dried Tube Specimen (DTS) panels for IQC and EQA (Proficiency testing) to support HTS on the project.
- Carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses.
- Preparing specimens and samples
- Maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment
- Maintaining personal expertise in clinical laboratory practice and innovative technology and equipment
- Ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked with relevant consumables.
- Following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks within and around the laboratory
- Working with the project team to develop and implement quality assurance systems to improve the quality of diagnostics and facilitate treatment and monitoring of HIV.
- Supporting the development of project work plans and budgets to incorporate the procurement of equipment and supplies for laboratory services.
- Supporting the use of emerging and appropriate technology for cost-effective service delivery
- Supporting the design and implementation of innovative strategies for delivering needs-based training and mentoring for clinic staff in relevant areas
- Supporting implementation and monitoring of biosafety and biosecurity in clinical service delivery, including the development of SOPs, guidelines, and job aids.
- Produce computerized records to interpret and archive laboratory results to be presented to clinic staff and project team for informed decision making.
- Provide support to the Strategic Information (SI) unit to support research (qualitative and quantitative) surveys on service delivery outcomes for HIV prevention, care, and treatment.
- Ensure timely submission of quality reports to ECEWS on a monthly and quarterly basis or as required.
- Carry out any assignment as may be decided by the Clinical Supervisor.
Minimum Recruitment Standard
- Degree in Medical Laboratory Science
- Valid Certificate to practice as Medical Laboratory Scientist with MLSCN is mandatory.
- 2 years’ experience in a practical setting
- Knowledge and experience in design, implementation, and management of laboratory services in HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, Reproductive health, and other related emerging chronic and contagious diseases will be an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office and database applications
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
Application Closing Date
26th December, 2023.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed Resume and a one-page Cover Letter as one (1) MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to the “Human Resources Unit” via: [email protected] using their Full Name, the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail. (e.g. “JOHN DOE, Laboratory Technician Lagos”).
Note
- Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers.
- Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply. ECEWS has a competitive compensation package and is an equal-opportunity employer (EOE)
- ECEWS does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: December 26, 2023
Job Features
Job Category | Medical Laboratory Scientist |