Application Deadline: February 02, 2024
Location: Kwara
Job Profile:
We are seeking a dedicated and qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist for a position based in Kwara.
The role involves conducting various laboratory and Point-of-care tests and related services in the community while adhering to good clinical laboratory practice.
The ideal candidate should be willing to work in rural communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- The successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions:
- Provision of timely and quality laboratory and HIV Testing Services under the GFHIV project to ensure comprehensive HIV prevention, care, and treatment among Key Populations.
- Maintenance of a robust Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and timely reporting of laboratory activities on SFH, state, and national data repositories using appropriate reporting tools.
- Contribution to the development of lessons learned from projects related to the laboratory component of HIV comprehensive services for Key populations.
- Interface with external stakeholders in the state on laboratory matters and provide support in building a resilient system for sustainable laboratory system strengthening.
- Timely processing of LIMS reports and fulfillment of requirements to ensure health facilities are resupplied with appropriate commodities.
- Testing new and improved laboratory methods and procedures.
- Keeping accurate monthly Laboratory Project Records and developing standard tools for evaluation and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments.
- Instrument maintenance policy development and revision, SOPs, and guidelines.
- Tracking all clients due for viral load tests.
- Collecting, preparing, and transporting samples to PCR labs for viral load tests and retrieval of test results.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science.
- Minimum of 3 years post-NYSC relevant work experience.
- Experience in phlebotomy and sample analysis (e.g., blood, stool, sputum).
- Experience in the implementation and administration of the National Integrated Sample Referral Network (NISRN) policies, objectives, and goals.
- Experience in sample referral and result tracking.
Skills and Competencies:
- Specific expertise 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 systems.
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques on hematology, chemical pathology, serology, and microbiology as they relate to the HIV/AIDS and TB program.
- Advanced knowledge and experience using MS Office packages, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Excellent skills in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice.
- Ability to cope with stress and to organize and prioritize workload.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and with diverse stakeholders.
- Understanding of project management principles and program development.
- Strong data analysis, report writing, interpretation, and presentation skills.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of integrity and adherence to professional ethics.
- Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize workflow within tight timeframes.
- Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision.
Application Deadline: This advert will close on or before Monday, January 12, 2024.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should Click here to Apply Now.
