Technical Officer – Laboratory Services at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme Ltd/Gte (ECEWS)

Job Description

• Provide support in implementing and monitoring of high-quality laboratory services within the ECEWS ACE 5 project.
• Provide direct services to recipients of care including sample, processing and analysis.
• Provide technical support related to the laboratory services and management component of HIV/AIDS care and treatment program.
• Provide technical assistance in capacity building for laboratory services to ECEWS ACE 5 staff and facility staff.
• Provide technical support on laboratory quality assurance issues.
• Carry out quality control functions/activities of the labs, including quality control inspections schedules and the collection of quality control records while ensuring the availability of quality records documents.
• Contribute to development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to laboratory management of HIV/AIDS and liaise with Senior Technical officer to apply these lessons and modify existing program.
• Remain informed on current programs in the field of laboratory management of HIV/AIDS and related development fields by reviewing current literature and staying alert to any implication of such experience and research for department activities as outlined by the technical supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• BSc 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 laboratory service and management issues related to the clinical management of HIV/AIDS, including ART, Opportunistic infection (OI) and malaria.
• Excellent working knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques for the following categories of assays: HIV rapid and confirmatory testing, hematology, biochemistry, CD4/CD8, HIV viral load, HIV DNA qualitative test.
• Thorough knowledge of QA, QC and proficiency testing concepts; the ability to apply these concepts to resolve complex conditions in laboratory and administrative settings.
• Ability to work independently, manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills with competencies in MS Office Suite required.
• Ability to interact professionally in English and oversee the production of program reports.
• Certification of license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is required.