The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, and cancer by providing 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 be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building, and research in West Africa and beyond.
The Facility and Community Based Service Delivery Support (FC SDS) Project is a United States Department of States-funded project through Stop TB Partnership Geneva, that is a revolutionary program working with communities, facilities, and relevant State and National structures to improve access to TB case finding, diagnosis, treatment, and notification in Lagos, Ogun, Osun, and Oyo States; as well as increase domestic financing for TB and strengthen surveillance and integrated reporting across five Strategic Objectives:
- REACH: Maximize TB case detection in all age groups through active case finding, including facility-based screening, contact investigation, community mobilization and screening, and strengthening the TB diagnostic network.
- CURE: Support timely treatment initiation, adherence, and completion, especially among DR-TB cases.
- PREVENT: Reduce the risk of transmission through expansion of access to TB preventive treatment (TPT), infection control, and stigma reduction.
- INNOVATE: Incorporate and scale up new tools and approaches such as digital chest X-rays with computer-aided diagnostics, hotspot mapping, and molecular diagnostics.
- SUSTAIN: Strengthen state and LGA capacity to institutionalize domestic resource mobilization and leverage government structures for sustainable program ownership.
It is to this end that IHVN is seeking to fill the following positions:
| Position | Program Officer Clinical Laboratory |
| Reports to | State Team Lead, Senior Program Officer CLS |
| Department | Laboratory Services |
| Scheduled Work Time | Monday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends) |
| Location | Osun state |
Opening Date: 1st October 2025
Closing Date: 6th October 2025
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Senior Program Officer, Clinical Laboratory Services, and the Project Director, the Program Officer for the FC SDS Project will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing all laboratory activities within the state of implementation. He/She will provide technical guidance, programmatic assistance, mitigation strategies, as well as monitoring and evaluation at the state level to ensure the implementation of high-quality tuberculosis laboratory program activities. He/She will collaborate with State lead, Cluster teams and Senior Program Officer (SPO)- Clinical Laboratory Services to implement laboratory activities and ensure that laboratory program targets are achieved and reported in a timely manner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical assistance to supported laboratories on sample processing, biosafety, and the implementation of best laboratory practices.
- Support implementation of laboratory strengthening interventions, including quality assurance (QA) and quality improvement (QI) activities.
- Work with State Quality Assurance Officer (SQAO) to monitor the quality of laboratory operations and testing in supported facilities to ensure compliance with National guidelines/standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Facilitate training on sputum smear microscopy, GeneXpert, Truenat, TB-LAMP, LF-LAM, HIV rapid testing, equipment maintenance, and quality management system.
- Conduct mentorship and supportive supervision visits to supported laboratories.
- Collaborate with State TB and HIV programs, implementing partners, and other stakeholders to strengthen laboratory networks.
- Collate, analyze, validate, and report laboratory data to monitor program performance and inform decision-making.
- Track laboratory commodities and consumables to prevent stockouts and ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
- Ensure timely submission of laboratory deliverables and report to the regional office.
- Develop concept papers and research papers to improve and extend existing laboratory activities.
- Perform every other duty necessary for the successful implementation of laboratory activities and as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science (BMLS).
- Valid professional practicing license and evidence of registration with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in clinical laboratory services, preferably in donor-funded health programs (TB, HIV, or related areas)
- Excellent working knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques for the following categories of TB assays, including GeneXpert, Truenat, TB-LAMP, LF-LAM, and AFB Smear Microscopy
- Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory quality assurance systems, biosafety
- Experience in program planning, implementation, and reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong technical knowledge of TB diagnostic services
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Willingness to travel frequently to project sites.
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], and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Safeguarding (PSEAH):
As an organization, IHVN takes the issue of Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) seriously because safeguarding the people we interface with in all our programmatic work is of the utmost importance to us. IHVN only recruits representatives who are suited and abide by the strict responsibility of PSEAH.
By applying to this role, you agree to IHVN carrying out a background check on you with respect to SEAH records, and you also confirm that neither before nor after being hired will you breach the IHVN policy on SEAH.
Equal employment opportunity statement
IHVN is an equal opportunity 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.
