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: Abuja
- Job Field: Medical / Healthcare , NGO/Non-Profit
Job Task:
- This position will report to the Molecular Lead and will support molecular activities in Plateau, Osun, Benue and FCT in the organization.
- S/He will work with all molecular heads in the supported states to ensure molecular activities are optimized and ongoing smoothly.
- The person will coordinate with vendors to ensure equipment are serviced as when due and equipment downtime reduced to less than 24 hours.
- S/She will coordinate with GHSC-PSM to ensure regular supply of commodities for molecular diagnostics activities.
- S/He will work with the molecular lab heads to coordinate data collection and analysis.
Other duties
- Assist in managing and supervising the delivery of quality molecular diagnostic and drug resistance testing services at all supported PCR laboratories;
- Support the supervision of all laboratory procedures and analysis of clinical samples by molecular biology methods;
- Assist all PCR laboratories to implement and sustain quality management system activities;
- Assist in the development and review of laboratory policies and SOPs required for performing molecular diagnostic testing;
- Monitor participation of PCR labs in Proficiency Testing and follow up on corrective actions;
- Assist in the ordering of laboratory supplies, and support proper inventory management of required laboratory commodities;
- Monitor the provision of routine preventative maintenance on all molecular diagnostic and ancillary equipment;
- Liaise with relevant Biomedical Engineers to resolve equipment breakdown;
- Support data analysis, proper maintenance and management of laboratory records;
- Provide guidance on proper utilization of all LIMS applications and accurate computer data entry and upload;
- Assist in re-routing of samples to a secondary PCR Lab for testing in the event of delayed testing.
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
