AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria, Ltd./Gte. (APIN) 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 and other diseases of public health significance. Its operating experience in Nigeria dates back to 2000, when the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) initiated HIV/AIDS research and prevention initiatives in Nigeria, with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. In 2004, the HSPH project started implementing HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programs with support from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). These activities culminated in the establishment of APIN as an independent NGO in 2007, with the aim of building local capacity and sustainability of HIV/AIDS and other diseases programming in Nigeria. Presently, APIN operates as a direct implementing partner to CDC having just completed a 3-year transition from Harvard in line with the US Government’s goal of transitioning programs to local indigenous organizations. In the four years since its operations as an implementing partner of the CDC, APIN has managed a cumulative budget of more than $50m, a reflection of the growing confidence of the USG that APIN has built enough systems to operate as an independent implementing partner of US funds. In addition to the US funded activities, APIN is currently soliciting for other funding opportunities to diversify its funding base in the wider public health arena as part of its response to current health challenges and its overall sustainability plan.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 5 years
- Location: Benue
- Job Field: Medical / Healthcare , NGO/Non-Profit
Job Task:
- This position will report to the Molecular Lead and will coordinate all molecular activities in FMC Makurdi PCR Laboratory, Benue state.
- S/She person will supervise molecular laboratory personnel, and regularly assess their performance and productivity to ensure VL/IVT testing is optimized.
- The person will oversee specimen analysis, re-routing of specimens commodity and equipment management. S/He will work with all facilities in the state linked to the PCR Laboratory to ensure adherence to guidelines for sample management.
- S/He will oversee remote sample login and return of results to facilities.
Other duties
- Manage and supervise the delivery of quality molecular services for HIV-VL, EID at FMC Makurdi PCR laboratory.
- Oversee all laboratory procedures and analysis of clinical samples by molecular biology methods
- Oversee data analysis, assay result interpretation, and proper maintenance and management of laboratory records
- Oversee quality control/quality assurance activities, as well as reagent lot validation and inventory management
- Will assist in the ordering of laboratory supplies to maintain proper inventory
- Ensure staff demonstrate competency with pipetting and PCR techniques while performing complex molecular diagnostic techniques
- Ensure routine preventative maintenance is performed on all molecular diagnostic and ancillary equipment
- Ensure all molecular diagnostic protocols are followed and implemented
- Follow up with daily reports on all lab tests
- Follow up with feedback to Biomedical Engineers on equipment breakdown
- Oversee Proficiency Testing at PCR labs and follow up with corrective actions
- Monitor sample management and quality of samples received at the PCR Lab for testing
- Follow up with proper storage of specimens for short and long term
- Follow up with LIMS compliance network ,accurate computer data entry, and upload of patients’ results to NDR
- Will ensure all laboratory procedures are performed in a timely manner
- Plan re-routing of samples to a secondary PCR Lab for testing, in the event of delay in testing due to power failure or equipment breakdown
- Provide guidance and will fully be involved in the procedures for PCR Lab accreditation.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Must be a Medical laboratory Scientist or possess a degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences;
- Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ professional experience in Molecular Diagnostics;
- Experience working with a PEPFAR supported organization is an advantage;
- Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft office applications, as well good understanding of LIMS applications;
- 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
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) on www.apin.org.ng to apply
