Senior Technical Associate - Quality Management System (QMS) at APIN Public Health Initiatives Limited / Gte

APIN Public Health Initiatives Limited/Gte, formerly known as AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria is a non-governmental organization registered with the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). APIN has built a strong partnership with the Nigerian Government, which is memorialized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Planning Commission. APIN is a leading Nigerian organization in the provision of prevention, care and treatment services to patients with HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis; Malaria; Reproductive Health; Family Planning; Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, and other non-communicable diseases of public health significance.

We are recruiting a qualified person to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Technical Associate - Quality Management System (QMS)

Requisition ID: api-97862
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Laboratory Services
Reporting To: Assistant Technical Officer, QMS

Job Task / Summary of the position

• The incumbent will assist the QMS Lead in the implementation of QMS program across all supported facilities under the RELIANCE project.
• Assist in the development and review of quality documents, audit/assessment tools, plan QMS audits/mentorships, and ensure that audits are conducted according to schedule. 

Job Description

• The incumbent will support the implementation of functional Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS) across all RELIANCE Laboratory networks.
• Maintain the Central Document Master list of relevant documents and tools – generic SOPs, manuals, guidelines and all Laboratory related documents and records.
• S/he will design systems for the continual monitoring of the selected Quality indicators to monitor the impact of LQMS in the reliability of laboratory results.
• Support the conduct of internal audits, investigation of non-conformities and monitoring of the implementation of appropriate corrective and preventive action across the network of supported Laboratories
• Support the central level and facility specific trainings on ISO 15189 based Quality Management System
• Work with the supervisor to ensure development, implementation and maintenance of Quality indicator dashboard for all laboratory at different level of QMS implementation in the RELIANCE laboratory networks.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, be registered with Medical Laboratory Science council of Nigeria (MLSCN)
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ professional experience in the implementation of Laboratory Quality Management System
• High level of proficiency in relevant computer applications, particularly MS Word, MS Excel and Powerpoint
• Excellent interpersonal, management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to learn quickly
• Ability to work alone and as part of the team
• Ability to multitask, manage time efficiently, negotiate and meet deadlines
• Highly motivated, energetic self-starter who can think and act self-sufficiently.

Application Closing Date
13th December, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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