Senior Quality Assurance Associate at the Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP)

The Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP) is a leading indigenous non-governmental organization established to promote better health outcomes for all Nigerians through creation of strong and sustainable health systems. The organization evolved from Columbia University’s International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) in 2011 and has continued to support family-focused, comprehensive high-quality, HIV/AIDS care and treatment activities in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Quality Assurance Associate

Code: LAB-05
Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The incumbent will assist with the planning and implementation of the Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS) across Clinical and Molecular laboratories.
• S/he will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of HIV Rapid Test Quality Improvement Initiative (RTQII) across all Point of Service.
• Assist in the maintenance of the Central Document Master list and document control of all Laboratory related documents, records and tools.
• Compile and trend quality data to evaluate the quality of laboratory related services. Compile analyze and monitor laboratory performances in approved Proficiency Testing (PT) program to assure quality.
• S/he will assist in the design and monitoring of the impact of LQMS in the quality of patient care and reliability of the laboratory.
• Assist in the conduct of internal audits, investigation of non-conformities and monitoring of the implementation of appropriate corrective and preventive action.
• The jobholder is responsible for the preparation of technical reports as regards all Laboratory Quality Assurance mechanisms.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Medical Laboratory Science.
• A valid certificate to practice as Medical Laboratory Scientist mandatory.
• 3 years’ experience in implementing public health programs preferably in the NGO context. Experience in a molecular laboratory will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge and experience in the implementation of Laboratory Quality Assurance mechanisms.
• Experience with HIV RTQII implementation is an added advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the demonstrated ability to develop written reports for decision making
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to ensure that the highest standards of quality and client care are achieved.
• Must be proficient in computer skills including in MS Excel, Access and Office.
• Familiarity with standards and federal/state regulations affecting the laboratory and laboratory practices.

Candidates are expected to possess:

• Excellent personal communication skills, in written and verbal English, with high impact influencing and persuasive skills and able to represent the organization to donors and partners
• Good experience of using Ms. Word, Excel or applicable software related to position
• Commitment to and understanding of organization’s vision, values and principles including rights-based/gender approaches would be expected.

Application Closing Date
20th September, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and a suitability statement of not more than 200 words as a Microsoft Word attachment to: [email protected] The subject of the email should be the JOB CODE and the applicant’s FULL NAME e.g.  MSS-02 - John Bull.

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.