We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position below:
Job Title: Assistant Technical Officer, Laboratory Services
Job ID: 2018201434
Location: Damasak, Borno
Supervisor: Technical Officer, Health & Nutrition Services
Job Type: Full time
Project Description
- Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance.
- These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity.
- FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.
- FHI 360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions
- Provide technical support and implement high quality laboratory services for FHI 360 humanitarian program.
- Provide technical assistance and capacity building for laboratory services to FHI 360 and facility staff.
- Provide technical support on laboratory quality assurance issues at LGA and facility level.
- The ATO, Lab. Services will prepare specimens, follow detailed manual tests, oversee automated analysis tests and report tests results to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Works as part of a multidisciplinary team of international and national staff to provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population.
- Process specimens, conduct testing and report test results with constant attention to detail and excellence in quality.
- Operates laboratory instruments and equipment. Keep organized records of specimens, tests, instrument logs, and technical analyses according to written instructions.
- Recognizes problems and errors and seek corrective actions. Adheres to the relevant Code of conduct and Ethics Conduct and document appropriate quality control and assurance procedures.
- Assist with quality assurance and performance improvement activities. Performs non-routine analysis when given direction.
- Works with technical support and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline data over the life of the project Compiles and submits periodic reports Ensures adequate infection prevention and control standards are maintained at all times.
- Performs any other duties as may be assigned.
- B.Sc in Laboratory sciences or related field with 1-3 years post national youth service experience in provision of laboratory support.
- Knowledge of advanced laboratory procedures, diagnosis and management related to care and treatment is required with some experience in an humanitarian area preferred.
- Certification of license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is required.
- Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs highly desirable.
- Previous experience working in a humanitarian crisis is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
- Knowledge of Laboratory Equipment and techniques for the following categories of assays
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues in the community.
- Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
- Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
- High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English and Hausa communications.
- Well-developed computer skills.
- Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.
10th August, 2018.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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