Technical Associate - Laboratory Program Support at AiDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN)

APIN Public Health Initiatives is a non-governmental donor-funded organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care and support of diseases of public health importance in Nigeria, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, among others.

APIN Public Health Initiatives has been awarded a 5 year Grant by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to implement “Improving Comprehensive AIDS Response Enhanced for Sustainability” (iCARES) project, - a hybrid of facility and community based interventions, that will expand access to comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment services in 8 states of Benue, Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo and Plateau in Nigeria. The program, funded by US PEPFAR through CDC, aims to contribute to the UNAIDS 90-90-90 goal of HIV epidemic control in Nigeria.

We are seeking qualified and suitable candidates to assume the position below:

Job Title: Technical Associate - Laboratory Program Support

Location: Abuja
Directorate: Laboratory Services

Job Description

• The incumbent will provide general program assistance and conduct activities to support laboratory program implementation

Job Task

• S/he will be responsible for communicating all program related matters and/or specific policy information related to the unit.
• Assist in updating and/or developing policies and procedures and support the system for document control.
• The job holder is responsible for planning and coordinating all laboratory related trainings in collaboration with the CQ/IM unit.
• S/he will design, coordinate and implement a system for the real time follow up on all outstanding unit tasks and action plan in line with approved timelines.
• S/he will assist in the preparation of the laboratory administrative reports and collation of success stories.
• Provide daily administrative & logistical support to the lab team & other staff as requested.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Laboratory Sciences, Biology, Chemistry or related science from an accredited University.
• 2 years’ experience preferably in the NGO setting.
• A knowledge of laboratory data management would be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
25th October, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: [email protected] stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above.

Note

• The suitability statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant’s full name.
• The subject of the mail should be the job position and location being applied for, e.g. Job Title - Location.
• Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.