Summary/Overview
The Program Officer Laboratory AKTH would be responsible for overseeing all laboratory activities in all supported sites in the LGAs in Kano State.

Essential Functions
The Program Officer, Laboratory (AKTH) shall:
Ensure Standard of Care tests are performed at supported facilities
Supervise sites to produce qualitative and reliable results
Ensure, through mentoring and supervision, that Good Laboratory Practice is implemented in IHVN supported sites in Local Government Authorities (LGAs) in the state
Be responsible for laboratory data management and ensure information is sent to the Field Operations Unit, Central Laboratory Department
Be responsible for strengthening communication between the laboratory team within the facility and IHVN Central Laboratory Department
Be part of State IHVN Quality Improvement Teams (QITs) and work closely with the Facility QITs
Ensure effective use of the mobile laboratory operations
Be involved in Dry Tube Specimen (DTS) preparations for sites in Kano Region.
Ensure sites implement Quality Management System (QMS).
Perform every other duty necessary for the successful implementation of the programs

Education/Experience
Must have a degree in Medical Laboratory Science acceptable to MLSCN (for registration).
At least 5 years working experience in a Medical Laboratory

\Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must possess good program management experience.
Must have at least 5 years working experience in diagnostic laboratory.
Should be reliable, proactive and visionary.
Must be creative in program design/planning and implementation towards achieving set goals

Desirable:
Experience in HIV/AIDS program implementation
Experience working with databases
Application Closing Date

29th October, 2015

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft word format to the “Associate Director, Human Resources” through this email address: careers@ihvnigeria.org