[Job Vacancy] Laboratory Scientist at the Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS)

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The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes access to qualitative healthcare, Education and economic strengthening opportunities for all Nigerians. With its headquarters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State with a corporate office in Abuja, ECEWS has presence in 17 States across the South-South, South East, South West and North Central Nigeria with a strong client portfolio with the Global Fund to fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria, United States agency for international development (USAID), United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), The United Nations office of Projects, World Bank & Federal Government of Nigeria. Since its founding in 2001, ECEWS has built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators which has earned her a solid reputation among its funders and is well regarded by competitors and partners alike.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Scientist

Location: EkitiLevel of Effort: Full Time

Job Description

Performing laboratory tests to produce reliable and precise data to support provision of the continuum of HIV treatment services
Preparing Dried Tube Specimen (DTS) panels for IQC and EQA (Proficiency testing) to support HTS on the project
Carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses
Preparing specimens and samples
Supporting the design and implementation of innovative strategies for delivering needs-based training and mentoring for clinic staff in relevant areas
Supporting implementation and monitoring of biosafety and biosecurity in clinical service delivery, including the development of SOPs, guidelines and job aids
Produce computerized records to interpret and archive laboratory results to be presented to clinic staff and project team for informed decision making
Provide support to the Strategic Information (SI) unit to support research (qualitative and quantitative) surveys on service delivery outcomes for HIV prevention, care and treatment.
Ensure timely submission of quality reports to ECEWS on monthly and quarterly basis or as required.
Maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment
Maintaining personal expertise in clinical laboratory practice and innovative technology and equipment
Ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked with relevant consumables
Following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks within and around the laboratory
Working with the project team to develop and implement quality assurance systems to improve the quality of diagnostics and facilitate treatment and monitoring of HIV
Supporting the development of project work plans and budgets to incorporate the procurement of equipment and supplies for laboratory services
Supporting the use of emerging and appropriate technology for cost-effective service delivery
Carry out any assignment as may be decided by the Clinical Supervisor.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

Degree in Medical Laboratory Science
Valid Certificate to practice as Medical Laboratory Scientist with MLSCN mandatory
2 years’ experience in a practical setting
Proficiency in Microsoft office and database applications
Excellent interpersonal skills
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Knowledge and experience in design, implementation and management of laboratory services in HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, Reproductive health and other related emerging chronic and contagious diseases will be an asset

RemunerationECEWS has a competitive compensation package.

How to ApplyInterested and qualified candidates should send a detailed Resume and a one-page Cover Letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to “The Human Resources Unit” via: [email protected] using their Full Names, the Position of Interest with Prefered Location as the subject of the email.

Application Deadline  30th December, 2022.

Note

Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers.
Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply. ECEWS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)
ECEWS does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview