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Adhoc Clinical Lab- Biotech Unit

The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, and cancer through prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, care, and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at the national, state, and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to provide quality health services, capacity building, and research in West Africa and beyond.

IHVN collaborates with national, state, and local governments in Nigeria as well as with regional and worldwide organizations. The ACTION to Sustain Precision and Integrated HIV Response towards Epidemic Control (ASPIRE) project is implemented by IHVN with funding from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the US Centres for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) to reduce mortality of people living with HIV (PLHIV) by providing HIV testing services; Strengthening laboratory capacity to achieve quality and sustained clinical management for HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, SAR-COV 2 and non-communicable disease (NCDs). 

IHVN is seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

PositionAdhoc Clinical Lab- Biotech Unit
Reports toHead of Biotech and HOD Laboratory
Employment TypeTemporary
Scheduled Work TimeMonday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Location: Abuja

Opening Date: 17/01/2024

Closing Date:  30/01/2024

Job Summary:

The Adhoc Clinical Laboratory- Biotech Unit will assist the Biotech Unit in the installation, maintenance, and calibration of Laboratory ancillary equipment in IHVN-supported Laboratories. Make daily reports of day-to-day activities at the IHVN equipment calibration centre/workshop and update Laboratory equipment inventory.  

Description and objectives:

Under the supervision of the HoU-Biotech and guided by the HoD Laboratory, the Adhoc staff in the Clinical Lab – Biotech Unit will support in routine maintenance of ancillary laboratory equipment in IHVN-supported laboratories. The objective is to enhance and reinforce sustainable equipment maintenance, ultimately improving the functionality of equipment in supported facilities and the overall laboratory program.

Responsibilities:

  • Ability to carry out basic troubleshooting on Laboratory equipment.
  • Support Routine maintain of laboratory equipment and the e- inventory.
  • Generate Technical report.
  • Any other task(s) assigned by the Head of Unit.

Required competencies:

  • Must be a graduate (BSC, BTech or HND)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Equal employment opportunity statement:

IHVN is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

Mode of Application:

  • Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft Word format should be forwarded to the Assistant Director, Human Resources through this email address:[email protected] This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • This advert closes 14 days from the date of this publication, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

Program Assistant Clinical Lab-Field Operations

The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, and cancer through prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, care, and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at the national, state, and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to provide quality health services, capacity building, and research in West Africa and beyond.

IHVN collaborates with national, state, and local governments in Nigeria as well as with regional and worldwide organizations. The ACTION to Sustain Precision and Integrated HIV Response towards Epidemic Control (ASPIRE) project is implemented by IHVN with funding from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the US Centres for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) to reduce mortality of people living with HIV (PLHIV) by providing HIV testing services; Strengthening laboratory capacity to achieve quality and sustained clinical management for HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, SAR-COV 2 and non-communicable disease (NCDs). 

IHVN is seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

PositionProgram Assistant Clinical Lab-Field Operations
Reports toState Laboratory Lead, State Manager, and HOD Laboratory
Scheduled Work TimeMonday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Location: FCT

Opening Date: 17/01/2024

Closing Date:  30/01/2024

Job Summary:

The Program Assistant Clinical Laboratory-Field Operation will provide technical and programmatic assistance to support facilities in the State. He/she will work with Tier leads, Cluster teams and SLOs to implement laboratory continuous quality improvement activities and ensure laboratory program targets are met and report and reported accordingly.

Description and objectives:

Under the supervision of the State Laboratory Lead, HoU lab. Field Operations and HoD Laboratory, the Program Assistant Clinical lab -Fields Operation will provide technical support, mitigation, monitoring, and evaluation., at the state level to implement high-quality laboratory program activities with a primary focus on laboratory technical areas of comprehensive HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, COVID-19 and NCDs program deliverables.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support, mitigation, supervision, and monitoring of laboratory field operations in the state.
  • Conduct capacity building and site mentorship for facility staff on HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, COVID-19, NCDs and all others.
  • Strengthen laboratory diagnostic networks including supporting elements, such as specimen transport, biosafety, Lab CQI and PT. 
  • Work closely with the relevant stakeholders to ensure samples are moved from facility and community levels to the hubs and the PCR testing laboratories promptly with prompt results retrieval.
  • Collate, review and report facility reports (site visits, monthly/quarterly narrative, data, mentoring and supervision, etc.)
  • Ensure timely submission of laboratory deliverables and reports to the HQ.
  • Maintain effective communication with the IHVN Headquarters Laboratory department.
  • Perform every other duty necessary for the successful implementation of laboratory activities.

Required competencies. 

  1. Core requirements:
  • Demonstrated coaching and mentoring ability.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with people of different backgrounds and in a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
  • Proficiency in Ms. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Self-motivated with a strong work ethic to deliver quality work on time.
  • High impact influencing and persuasive skills, and able to represent the organization to donors and other stakeholders.
  • Education:
  • B. Sc Degree or degree in Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS or AIMLS)
  • A master’s degree is an added advantage.
  • Experience
  • Have at least 2 years’ working experience working in the lab.
  • Experience in coordinating multi-disciplinary HIV clinical teams for effective service delivery.
  • Willingness to travel to clinics and hospitals in assigned geographical areas within the State.
  • Previous experience in HIV program implementation, especially laboratory field activities, is an advantage.
  • Good knowledge of current trends and normative guidance (national and international) in HIV clinical care and service delivery

Equal employment opportunity statement

IHVN is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

Mode of Application:

  • Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft Word format should be forwarded to the Assistant Director, Human Resources through this email address:[email protected] This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • This advert closes 14 days from the date of this publication, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

Program Assistant Clinical Lab-Quality Management

The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, and cancer through prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, care, and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at the national, state, and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to provide quality health services, capacity building, and research in West Africa and beyond.

The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) is a reputable and esteemed non-governmental organization that provides care and support services, research, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and capacity building for infectious and non-infectious diseases like HIV, TB, and cancer. IHVN collaborates with national, state and local governments in Nigeria as well as with regional and worldwide organizations. The ACTION to Sustain Precision and Integrated HIV Response towards Epidemic Control (ASPIRE) project is implemented by IHVN with funding from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the US Centres for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) to reduce mortality of people living with HIV (PLHIV) by providing HIV testing services; Strengthening laboratory capacity to achieve quality and sustained clinical management for HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, SAR-COV 2 and non-communicable disease (NCDs). 

IHVN is seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

PositionProgram Assistant Clinical Lab-Quality Management
Reports toState Laboratory Lead, State Manager, QMS HoU and HOD Laboratory
Scheduled Work TimeMonday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Location: FCT

Opening Date: 17/01/2024

Closing Date:  30/01/2024

Job Summary:

The Program Assistant Clinical Laboratory-QMS will provide technical and programmatic assistance to support facilities in the State. Specifically work with facilities to implement accreditation preparedness and QMS. He/she will work with Tier leads, Cluster teams and SLOs to implement laboratory continuous quality improvement activities and ensure laboratory program targets are met and report and reported accordingly.

Description and objectives:

Under the supervision of the State Laboratory Lead, HoU lab QMS and HoD Laboratory, the Program Assistant Clinical lab -QMS will provide technical support, mitigation, monitoring, and evaluation., at the state level to implement high-quality laboratory program activities with a primary focus on laboratory technical areas of comprehensive HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, COVID-19 and NCDs program deliverables.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support, mitigation, supervision, and monitoring of laboratory field operations in the state.
  • Work with facility QA officers/ESM leads to monitor the quality of laboratory operations and testing in supported facilities.
  • Track the implementation of a Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS)
  • Assist facility staff in overseeing day-to-day laboratory operations to ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and ISO 15189 standards.
  • Support the QA officers to design and implement oversight practices, such as testing, inspections, working with site officers and state teams to prepare the labs for accreditation.
  • Prepare detailed reports for the unit and tracking return of EQA reports from facilities.
  • Collate, review and report facility reports (site visits, monthly/quarterly narrative, data, mentoring and supervision, etc.)
  • Ensure timely submission of laboratory deliverables and reports to the HQ.
  • Maintain effective communication with the IHVN Headquarters Laboratory department.
  • Perform every other duty necessary for the successful implementation of laboratory activities.

Required competencies. 

  1. Core requirements:
  • Demonstrated coaching and mentoring ability.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with people of different backgrounds and in a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
  • Proficiency in Ms. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Self-motivated with a strong work ethic to deliver quality work on time.
  • High impact influencing and persuasive skills, and able to represent the organization to donors and other stakeholders.
  • Education:
  • B. Sc Degree or degree in Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS or AIMLS)
  • A master’s degree is an added advantage.
  • Experience
    • Have at least 2 years’ working experience working in the lab.
    • Experience in coordinating multi-disciplinary HIV clinical teams for effective service delivery.
    • Willingness to travel to clinics and hospitals in assigned geographical areas within the State.
    • Previous experience in HIV program implementation, especially laboratory field activities, and Quality assurance is an advantage.
    • Good knowledge of current trends and normative guidance (national and international) in HIV clinical care and service delivery

Equal employment opportunity statement

IHVN is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

Mode of Application:

  • Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft Word format should be forwarded to the Assistant Director, Human Resources through this email address:[email protected] This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • This advert closes 14 days from the date of this publication, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

Program Officer, Lab Biotech Unit

The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, and cancer through prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, care, and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at the national, state, and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to provide quality health services, capacity building, and research in West Africa and beyond.

IHVN collaborates with national, state, and local governments in Nigeria as well as with regional and worldwide organizations. The ACTION to Sustain Precision and Integrated HIV Response towards Epidemic Control (ASPIRE) project is implemented by IHVN with funding from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the US Centres for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) to reduce mortality of people living with HIV (PLHIV) by providing HIV testing services; Strengthening laboratory capacity to achieve quality and sustained clinical management for HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, SAR-COV 2 and non-communicable disease (NCDs). 

IHVN is seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

PositionProgram Officer, Lab Biotech Unit
Reports toHead of Biotech and HOD Laboratory
Scheduled Work TimeMonday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Location: Abuja

Opening Date: 17/01/2024

Closing Date:  30/01/2024

Job Summary:

The Program Officer Clinical Laboratory- Biotech Unit will assist the Biotech Unit Head in Biosafety cabinet (BSC) certification and in the installation, maintenance, and calibration of Laboratory ancillary equipment in IHVN-supported Laboratories. Make daily reports of day-to-day activities at the IHVN equipment calibration centre/workshop and update Laboratory equipment inventory.  

Description and objectives:

He or She will serve as the Biotech Engineer supporting equipment maintenance across supported Laboratories. S/He under the supervision of the HoU-Biotech and guided by the HoD Laboratory, is tasked with Biosafety hood certifications, support installation, upkeep, and calibration of ancillary laboratory equipment in IHVN-supported laboratories. The objective is to enhance and reinforce sustainable equipment maintenance, ultimately improving the functionality of equipment in supported facilities and the overall laboratory program.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide support in BSC Certification
  • Carry out installation, Testing, and calibration of laboratory ancillary equipment (Pipette microscope, Autoclave, incubator, freezers, refrigerators, etc.)
  • Carry out corrective, preventive and breakdown maintenance of laboratory equipment.
  • Train laboratory staff on the use and maintenance of laboratory equipment
  • Evaluate the efficacy, safety, and efficiency of laboratory equipment.
  • Maintain inventory for laboratory equipment and calibration tools.
  • Carryout equipment calibration at IHVN equipment Center/workshop
  • Generate Technical report.
  • Prepare monthly and annual work plans for laboratory equipment maintenance.
  • Any other task(s) assigned by the Head of Unit.

Required competencies.

  • Must be a graduate BSC, BTech or HND in Physic, Engineering, or any related field.
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in installations, calibration and maintenance of Laboratory equipment.
  • Must have metrology certification.
  • NSF biosafety cabinet basic certification will be an added advantage.
  • Must be proficient in the use of data analytical software.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or others.

Equal employment opportunity statement

IHVN is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

Mode of Application:

  • Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft Word format should be forwarded to the Assistant Director, Human Resources through this email address:[email protected] This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • This advert closes 14 days from the date of this publication, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

Institute Receives Awards for Quality HIV Prevention Services

The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has received awards for outstanding provision of HIV prevention services for People who Inject Drugs (PWID), and for quality reporting of gender-based violence services.

IHVN Prevention Lead, Mrs. Comfort Ochigbo officially presented the awards to the Institute’s management represented by IHVN Chief Operating Officer/Managing Director, Dr. Charles Olalekan Mensah.

Mrs. Ochigbo said that the award from FHI-360 was for the excellent provision of prevention services to more than 9,900 PWID in Rivers State from April 2022 to December 2023

“IHVN provided these services as a sub-recipient to FHI-360 on the Global Fund National Aligned HIV/AIDS Initiative Grant (NAHI). In 23 Local Government Areas of the state, we provided community naloxone distribution to prevent death from opioid overdose, medical-assisted therapy assessment, condom distribution, and peer outreaches. IHVN also promoted safe injection practices, and implemented evidence-based interventions using hot-spot analysis,” she said.

Mrs. Ochigbo added that the Institute worked with the Rivers State Ministry of Health, Rivers State Agency for the Control of AIDS, the Global Initiative for Health and Rights, and Diadem Consults.

“We organized frequent joint meetings with stakeholders like the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, the Police Command, local vigilante groups, youth groups, religious leaders and lawyers for an enabling environment for services to get to PWIDs.”

According to her, other approaches adopted that led to excellent delivery of prevention services in the state include, providing peer volunteers working in the community with identity cards, branded bags, and face caps with the national emblem. A social media group was also formed to share relevant information.

Mrs. Ochigbo noted that the second award was from the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs for excellent large-scale reporting of gender-based violence data on the National Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Dashboard.

“After receiving training from the Ministry, we stepped down the training to staff from 70 of our supported facilities. They reported Gender-Based Violence cases, referral services, survivors who received post-GBV care services, GBV cases prosecuted amongst other indicators,” she said.

IHVN emerged as the second-best organization and the only PEPFAR Implementing partner to report quality large-scale report program data.