Program Assistant, Clinical Laboratory - Field Operations at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN)

The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Assistant, Clinical Laboratory - Field Operations

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full time

Job Summary

• The Program Assistant Clinical Laboratory-Field Operation will provide technical and programmatic assistance to support facilities in the State.
• He/she will work with Tier leads, Cluster teams and SLOs to implement laboratory continuous quality improvement activities and ensure laboratory program targets are met and report and reported accordingly.

Description and objectives

• Under the supervision of the State Laboratory Lead, HoU lab. Field Operations and HoD Laboratory, the Program Assistant Clinical lab - Fields Operation will provide technical support, mitigation, monitoring, and evaluation., at the state level to implement high-quality laboratory program activities with a primary focus on laboratory technical areas of comprehensive HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, COVID-19 and NCDs program deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support, mitigation, supervision, and monitoring of laboratory field operations in the state.
• Conduct capacity building and site mentorship for facility staff on HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, COVID-19, NCDs and all others.
• Collate, review and report facility reports (site visits, monthly/quarterly narrative, data, mentoring and supervision, etc.)
• Ensure timely submission of laboratory deliverables and reports to the HQ.
• Maintain effective communication with the IHVN Headquarters Laboratory department.
• Strengthen laboratory diagnostic networks including supporting elements, such as specimen transport, biosafety, Lab CQI and PT. 
• Work closely with the relevant stakeholders to ensure samples are moved from facility and community levels to the hubs and the PCR testing laboratories promptly with prompt results retrieval.
• Perform every other duty necessary for the successful implementation of laboratory activities.

Education

• B. Sc Degree in Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS or AIMLS)
• A Master’s Degree is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Have at least 2 years’ working experience working in the lab.
• Experience in coordinating multi-disciplinary HIV clinical teams for effective service delivery.
• Good knowledge of current trends and normative guidance (national and international) in HIV clinical care and service delivery.
• Willingness to travel to clinics and hospitals in assigned geographical areas within the State.
• Previous experience in HIV program implementation, especially laboratory field activities, is an advantage.

Required competencies:
Core requirements:

• Demonstrated coaching and mentoring ability.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with people of different backgrounds and in a team.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic to deliver quality work on time.
• High impact influencing and persuasive skills, and able to represent the organization to donors and other stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Proficiency in Ms. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae in Microsoft Word format to "The Assistant Director, Human Resources" via: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Application Deadline  31st January, 2024.