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:
| Position | Adhoc Clinical Lab- Biotech Unit |
| Reports to | Head of Biotech and HOD Laboratory |
| Employment Type | Temporary |
| Scheduled Work Time | Monday – 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.