Vacancies: Pharmacy Technician, Data Entry Assistant, Laboratory Technologist
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AGF) is an international non-governmental organization based in Los Angeles, USA, and Currently implements HIV programs in 25 countries across Africa, Asia, Central America and Eastern Europe.
The Nigeria program (AHF Nigeria) provide free HIV treatment and prevention services in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health.
Our advocacy department works to provide a platform where key issues affecting access to HIV testing, and treatment as well rights of people living positively can be addressed
We currently implement comprehensive anti retroviral services in government clinics in Benue, Kogi, and the FCT. Our clinic sites are located in rural communities, where access to care remains challenging.
In line with strengthening the quality of care provided to our clients, we are searching for vibrant and hardworking professionals willing to be part of our rapidly growing team.
Position: Pharmacy Technician: 2 positions, (Otukpo, Gbajimba, Benue state)
Specific Duties:
- Updates toe drug list, price list and maintains a stock card system to account for usage of drugs.
- Maintains a proper record and storage of conditions of drugs.
- Dispenses ARVs and OI drugs to patients.
- Counsels patients on drug adherence.
Education and experience:
- Certified Diploma as a pharmacy technician recognized school of health technology
- Training m HIV drug adherence, toxicities
- 2 years experience in an HIV clinic pharmacy.
- Advanced computer skills, including the ability to type quickly and to use Microsoft Office products, email, and internet; ability to operate a scanner/printer machine.
Position: Data Entry Assistant. (Gbajimba, Benue state)
Specific duties:
Effective Planning, coordinating & supervising of database activities.
- Timely generation of reports.
- Data analysis process & enhancing of existing standard reporting formats.
- Reviewing of M&E database & bringing the required changes with the consultation of Quality Assurance Coordinator.
Database management & maintenance e.g. backups;
Education and experience:
- Diploma/Degree in Statistics, Information Management Systems.
Position: Laboratory Technologist: 2 positions, (Otukpo, Gbajimba)
Key responsibilities:
- Collect specimens from subjects and performs tests and sample analyses in: chemistry, Hematology, parasitology, microbiology, immunology and urinalysis. Also prepares samples for storage and maintains specimen inventory.
- Verifies the validity of all submitted samples for specimen acceptability, labeling and evaluates correct specimen for the tests requested; performs QA/QC activities and reviews all tests results for accuracy and consistency.
- Performs calibration, standardization and routine maintenance on laboratory instruments among other assigned roles.
Education and Experience:
- Degree or Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent.
- Must be registered with the Nigerian Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board.
- At least two years experience in a busy medical laboratory and good knowledge of CD4 testing operations and procedures.
- Previous experience in research and knowledge of HIV / AIDS related issues are added advantages.
- Advanced computer skills, including the ability to type quickly and to use Microsoft Office products, email, and internet; ability to operate a canner/printer machine.
Note: all positions require a significant amount of travel within rural communities.
Application procedure
An application package consisting of a detailed CV and cover letter only should be forwarded to ahfnigeriajobs@gmail.com.
Application closes on Monday 15th April 2013. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 3 days of closure.
