Laboratory Specialist at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) – Abuja and Rivers Full Time

Job Title: Laboratory Specialist

Locations: Abuja (FCT) and Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• S/he will provide technical assistance and training to the laboratory staff as part of overall capacity building and continuous improvement schemes for the communities
• S/he will support the laboratory data management and data sharing
• S/he will collect blood samples
• S/he will ensure that the laboratory equipment is well-cleaned and sterilized
• S/he will ensure that the laboratory environment is well-cleaned and arranged at all times
• S/he must be a registered and licensed Laboratory Specialist
• S/he will conduct laboratory tests and analyze laboratory results
• S/he will record the outcome of the laboratory test analysis
• S/he will conduct viral load testing and CD4 count testing
• S/he will conduct retention and recency testing (Dry blood spot tests for HIV-exposed infants)
• S/he will provide technical assistance, laboratory strengthening, and quality assurance/quality control materials and programs.
• S/he will conduct assessments and audits of clinical laboratories performing services to the project.
• S/he will collaborate with project staff and laboratory management to lead the follow-up of needed corrective and preventive actions following assessments and audits.
• S/he will support the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to build laboratory capacity and quality concerning accepted standards and requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• A First Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related discipline and a post-graduate qualification in Lab sciences with a minimum of seven (7) years post-NYSC
• A Master’s Degree or equivalent in Public Health, Epidemiology, Clinical Psychology, Nursing, and/or Midwifery, an MPH, MBBS, Medical, or other relevant master’s degree will be an added advantage
• S/he should have a current certificate from the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)
• S/he should have a good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail, proficiency in laboratory techniques and procedures
• Have a strong understanding of laboratory protocol
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work with team members
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including professional-level English language skills, presentation, and reporting skills.
• Proven analytical, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of PEPFAR Program reporting requirements including familiarity with the data collection and reporting tools
• Proficiency in working with ICT systems, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. R will be an added advantage

Application Closing Date
5th February, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified individual should send their comprehensive proposal to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable individual is selected. While WEWE thanks all for showing interest, only shortlisted individuals will be contacted.