APIN Public Health Initiatives Limited/Gte Senior Technical Associate (Molecular Services) Jobs in Nigeria

APIN Public Health Initiatives Limited/Gte Senior Technical Associate (Molecular Services) Jobs in Nigeria

APIN Public Health Initiatives Limited/Gte, formerly known as AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria is a non-governmental organization registered with the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).

APIN has built a strong partnership with the Nigerian Government, which is memorialized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Planning Commission.

APIN is a leading Nigerian organization in the provision of prevention, care and treatment services to patients with HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis; Malaria; Reproductive Health; Family Planning; Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, and other non-communicable diseases of public health significance.

Requisition ID: api-75425

Location: Benue

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Laboratory Services

Reporting To: Molecular Lead

Job Task

This position will report to the Molecular Lead and will support molecular activities in Plateau/Osun states in the organization.

S/He will work with all facilities in the state linked to the PCR Laboratory to ensure guidelines for sample management are followed and adhered to.

S/He will oversee remote sample login and return of results to facilities.

S/He will coordinate specimen analysis at the PCR Laboratory, re-routing of specimens, commodity and equipment management.

S/He will supervise molecular laboratory personnel, and regularly assess their performance and productivity to ensure VL/IVT testing is optimized.

Other Duties:

Will manage and supervise the delivery of quality molecular services for HIV-VL, EID, HIV drug resistance testing (HIVDR) at JUTH Jos PCR laboratory.

Will oversee all laboratory procedures and analysis of clinical samples by molecular biology methods

Will oversee data analysis, assay result interpretation, and proper maintenance and management of laboratory records

Will oversee quality control/quality assurance activities, as well as reagent lot validation and inventory management

Will assist in the ordering of laboratory supplies to maintain proper inventory

Will ensure staff demonstrate competency with pipetting and PCR techniques while performing complex molecular diagnostic techniques

Will ensure routine preventative maintenance is performed on all molecular diagnostic and ancillary equipment

Will ensure all molecular diagnostic protocols are followed and implemented

Will follow up with daily reports on all lab tests

Will follow up with feedback to Biomedical Engineers on equipment breakdown

Will oversee Proficiency Testing at PCR labs and follow up with corrective actions

Will follow

up with sample management and quality of samples received at the PCR Lab for testing

Will follow up with proper storage of specimens for short and long term

Will follow up with LIMS compliance network ,accurate computer data entry, and upload of patients’ results to NDR

Will ensure all laboratory procedures are performed in a timely manner

Will plan re-routing of samples to a secondary PCR Lab for testing, in the event of delay in testing due to power failure or equipment breakdown

Will provide guidance and will fully be involved in the procedures for PCR Lab accreditation.

Qualifications and Experience

Must be a Medical laboratory Scientist or possess a degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences.

Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ professional experience in Molecular Diagnostics

Experience and skill in public health laboratories is an advantage.

Good knowledge of laboratory management and understanding of quality management system

Strong attention to detail and ability to learn quickly

Ability to work alone and as part of the team

Ability to multitask, manage time efficiently, negotiate and meet deadlines

Highly motivated, energetic self-starter who can think and act self-sufficiently.

Application Closing Date
13th December, 2022.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see: APIN Public Health Initiatives Limited/Gte Senior Technical Associate (Molecular Services) Jobs in Nigeria

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