Technical Officer (Laboratory Services – PCR) 229 views3 applications

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. AHNi was established as an affiliate of the Family Health International (FHI 360), a nonprofit human development organization serving more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories, to sustain FHI’s achievements.

Technical Officer (Laboratory Services – PCR)

Project: SIDHAS

Job Description

• Candidate will liaise with the Country Office Laboratory team to provide technical support and implement high quality laboratory services for AHNI Nigeria programs, will also provide technical support related to the laboratory services, especially PCR high definition laboratory and management component of HIV/AIDS care and treatment program.

Minimum Requirement Standards

• B.Sc/MLS in Laboratory Sciences or related field with 5-7 years post national youth service experience and a minimum of 3 years experience in provision of laboratory support for HIV/AIDS.
• Or Master’s degree in Laboratory Sciences or related field with 3-5 years post national youth service experience and a minimum of 3 years experience in provision of laboratory support for HIV/AIDS.
• Knowledge of advanced laboratory procedures, diagnosis and management related to HIV/AIDS care and treatment is required with some experience in an international development area preferred.
• Certification of license to practice as a Medical Laboratory Scientist is required.
• Experience in Laboratory TB services is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs highly desirable.

Method of Application

• Technical Officer (Laboratory Services – PCR) – [email protected]

Interested and qualified candidates should forward Suitability Statement (Application) and Resume as a single MS Word document to: [email protected] with the Job Title and Location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail.

Note

• AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Only applications sent electronically (I.e. by e-mail) with the Job Title and Location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered.
• AHNI does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.