Technical Officer- Laboratory Services

Technical Officer- Laboratory Services
in Family Health International (FHI 360) in Niger

Industry
NGO

Specialization
Media/Journalism

Minimum Qualification
Degree

Required Experience
5 - 7 years

Application Deadline
2 weeks from now
Job Description
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions.
Our staff includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society, environment, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges.
FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

Responsibilities:
The Technical Officer Laboratory Services will liaise with the Program Coordinator and the laboratory team at the Country Office and at the zones to provide technical support and implement high quality laboratory services within the states for FHI 360 Nigeria programs, including adherence to relevant professional standards and guidelines, and involvement with laboratory clinical governance issues and audit.
S/He will coordinate and maintain oversight of the day to day operations of all laboratory services at the state level, and will give technical support on the implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of laboratory services for HIV/AIDS, opportunistic infections and malaria care and treatment in collaboration with technical staff within FHI 360 at state and local agencies in Nigeria.

Qualification/Experience:
BSc in Laboratory sciences or related field with 5-7 years post NYSC experience, with a minimum of 3 years exposure in the provision of laboratory support for HIV/AIDS.
Msc in Laboratory sciences or related field with 3-5 years post NYSC experience, with a minimum of 3 years exposure in the provision of laboratory support for HIV/AIDS.
Expertise in hematology, TB and blood safety issues will be an added advantage.
Familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health, NGOs or CBOs is highly desirable.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply within.



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