Vacancies: Director Laboratory Services, Senior Technical Officer (Laboratory Services)
Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi was established as an affiliate of FHI 360 Nigeria to sustain her achievements in strengthening indigenous organizational capacity in Nigeria. We are seeking qualified candidates for the following positions that are contingent on award:
Position: Director Laboratory Services
(Laboratory Services Department)
No. Required: (1)
Location: Lagos
The Director, Lab Services will provide leadership and technical oversight of all aspects of the AHNI laboratory services in Nigeria.
Minimum Recruitment Standards:
- MD/PhD in laboratory services or similar degree with 7 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years of relevant supervisory experience. Or Masters in laboratory services or similar degree with 9 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years relevant supervisory experience. Or BS/BA in laboratory services or similar degree with 11 years relevant experience with international development
programs which includes 5 years of relevant supervisory experience. At least 3 in establishing and managing laboratory services in developing countries including CD4, HIV viral load and HIV early infant diagnosis, TB culture and TB drug sensitivity testing. Certification of license to practice as medical laboratory scientist or other relevant certification required. Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organizations, NGOs and CBOs is required.
Position: Senior Technical Officer (Laboratory Services)
(Laboratory Services Department)
No. Required: (1)
Location: Lagos
The Senior Technical Officer (Laboratory Services) will provide technical expertise and assistance in implementing high quality laboratory services within the HIV care and treatment project in Nigeria, including laboratory capacity development at project health facility sites.
Minimum Recruitment Standards:
- B.Sc in Laboratory sciences or related field with 7-9 years post national youth service experience and a minimum of 5 years experience in provision of laboratory support for HIV/AIDS, Or Master degree in Laboratory sciences or related field with 5-7 years post national youth service experience and a minimum of 5 years experience in provision of laboratory support for HIV/AIDS. Experience in the management of laboratory services, particularly health facility-based services, including quality assurance systems, laboratory analysis, and interpretation and reporting techniques based on best practices, quality management practices and safe work practices. Knowledge of advanced laboratory procedures, diagnosis and management related to HIV/AIDS care and treatment is required with some experience in an international development organization preferred. Certification of license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist or other relevant certification is required. Expertise in hematology, TB and blood safety issues will be an added advantage.
Method of Application:
Please forward your resume (CV) and an excel document in the format below in a single email not later than 2nd October, 2011 to: LabServicesJobs@ahnigeria.org
| Position Title | Location Applying for | First Name | Middle Name | Surname | Highest Education (Ph.D., Masters, Bachelor, OND, HND, etc. | Name of degree | Other Degree | NYSC (Yes/No) | Years of Experience | NGO experience (Yes/No.) | License /Certification | Professional Affiliation |
Only complete applications sent electronically (i.e by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer
AHNi does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.
