Los Angeles-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF),a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, is a global organization providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to over 350,000 patients in 36 countries. We are the largest provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the U.S. A truly independent voice in our mission to rid the world of AIDS, AHF’s operating capital comes from our own self-created social enterprises. AHF Pharmacies, thrift stores, healthcare contracts and other strategic partnerships generate funding that helps AHF provide medical and advocacy services across the globe. Generating and defining new, innovative ways of treatment, prevention and advocacy is the hallmark of our success. We are currently leading a mass testing initiative to identify and treat the 25 million people who don’t know they are infected. By advocating big goals – aiming to see an unprecedented 1 billion people tested each year – AHF hopes to eliminate older, more time-consuming methods. Since 1987, AHF has cared for thousands of people living with HIV and AIDS worldwide. As we create and implement unparalleled programs in new communities in the U.S. and abroad, we expand delivery of healthcare and influence over policy with the sole aim of saving more lives.
- Experience 3 years
- Location Benue
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an international not for profit NGO, with its Headquarters based in Los Angeles, California. AIDS Healthcare Foundation is registered in Nigeria as Foundation for AIDS Care Prevention and Advocacy but collectively referred to as AHF Nigeria. AHF Nigeria works in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health to provide free HIV/AIDS services; HIV prevention and treatment (ART), capacity building and advocacy in resource constrained settings.
AHF-Nigeria currently operates in 7 states including; Benue, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nasarawa, Kogi, Cross River, Anambra, Akwa Ibom and supports numerous clinics country wide. The organization now seeks to hire highly competent, dynamic and experienced persons to fill the following regular full-time positions:
Reports to: Laboratory Scientist
Job Summary:
Provide laboratory support to AHF supported sites and adhere to standard laboratory protocols and guidelines in the country program. Participate in training and supportive visit and team building exercises for laboratory staff.
Directly supports HIV Medics running laboratory investigations which includes handling the Partec CD4+ counter, PIMA POC CD4 counter, fully or semi-automated Chemistry and Haematology analyzers, viral load sample management and ensuring the quality of routine lab assays and general laboratory services is maintained at all time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides routine and basic laboratory services for PLHIV attending the health facilities as required;
- Participate in EQA and proficiency testing activities
- Take care, manage and organize efficiently the laboratory material/equipment:
- Reports, results of assays performed, delivers patients reports according to times indicated in policy and collection manual and ensuring strict adherence to safety procedures.
- Report all relevant information linked to the laboratory activities to the line supervisor/manager
- Report inventory control management for laboratory supplies and reagents under AHF Nigeria for supported site
- Ensures the compilation of monthly laboratory inventory at the supported Healthcare Centers.
- Ensure the lab equipment and materials are working optimally
- Ensuring proper sample waste disposal according to protocols and highest safety standards.
- Ensure proper reporting and registration of patient results in order to keep a written track of activity and ensuring confidentiality
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Experience with handling fully or semi-automated machines a must;
- A minimum of three years of experience in a similar position.
- Ability to write reports and communicate effectively.
- Must poses a valid license to practice as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must be duly registered with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria and hold a current annual practicing license.
Other Skills and Abilities
- Sensitive to ethics and confidentiality of HIV/AIDS client issues;
- Possess current knowledge of best practices in HIV/AIDS laboratory management,
- Teachable and easy to adapt to new innovations
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the position as subject of email.
