The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at national, state and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building and research in West Africa and beyond.To drive quality, comprehensive health services and to engender global best practices to reduce the burden of pediatric and adolescent HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, IHVN is seeking for qualified candidates for the position below:
Job Title:Program Assistant - USAID TB LON
Department: Clinical Laboratory Services
Responsibilities
S/He would perform the following:
Provide technical guidance to facility and community implementers to ensure the provision of quality TB laboratory services (diagnostic and patient monitoring) in each of the four states.
Provide technical support to strengthen the operationalization of the laboratory Strategic framework as defined by the National TB Programme in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders.
Work closely with STBLCP and other stakeholders to implement laboratory DS/DR-TB and TB/HIV services
In close partnership with the State Quality Assurance Officer (QAO), will oversee TB laboratory activities within the state
Ensure all TB samples are tested, results documented, reported and sent to the requesting officers
Participate in the Assessments of TB Laboratories
Provide Technical Assistance (TA) to the TB laboratories on diagnostics, Logistic Management Information System (LMIS), equipment maintenance etc.
Provide trainings on TB diagnostics including GeneXpert MTB/RIF Assay, AFB smear microscopy, Logistics Management Information System, Sputum Packaging and Transportation etc.
Ensure that GLP is implemented and monitored in supported TB laboratories
Ensure Optimal Laboratory performance (equipment efficiency and maintenance, optimal EQA performance, no service interruptions, adequate stock level, timely lab testing, timely results dispatch, timely and complete reporting etc.)
Supportive supervision and mentoring to TB laboratories
Work closely with the necessary stakeholders to ensure samples are moved to the testing laboratories promptly and ensures prompt results retrieval
Work closely with STBLCP and ensures that DR-TB patients lab results are in the patient folders
Ensure that TB laboratory challenges are flagged and followed up for prompt interventions
Collate and review facility reports to ensure quality reports and provide timely feedbacks
Ensure all reporting templates and other facility reports (Equipment functionality, data reports, faults reporting, QRRIF etc.) are submitted within the stipulated deadline to the STBLCP & IHVN
Carry out data triangulation across all thematic units
Maintain and update professional knowledge and take responsibility for Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor or designee
Perform every other duty necessary for the successful implementation of laboratory activities of IHVN
The Program Assistant will report to Clinical Laboratory Services Department (Senior Program Officer, Program Manager, Senior Manager, Associate Director and Director), State Lead, Technical Director and Chief of Party, TB LON Project, IHVN
Job Requirements
BMLS or its equivalent
Age- Between 20-35 years of age
Should be reliable, proactive and visionary
Must be creative in program design/planning and implementation towards achieving set goals
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to perform multiple challenging tasks with minimum supervision.
Results oriented and responsive with ability to pay attention to details of work, set priorities and to perform beyond normal working hours.
Exhibit good interpersonal relationship, written and oral communications skills and team player.
Knowledge of Statistics, MS word, Excel, Power Point and Internet.
Should have strong ethical values, effective time management, meeting timelines.
Ability to predict and identify potential problems, take corrective/preventive actions.
Should be flexible and ready to learn
