Job Description:
Job Description
The Laboratory Intern liaises with the State Laboratory Team and designated Facility Laboratory Focal Persons/Quality Officers to provide technical support and implement high quality HIV and Recency Rapid Test Continuous Quality Improvement (RTCQI) program in all SPEED-supported community and facility testing sites.
Assist in the preparation/production, distribution of EQA-PT & QC panels as well as implementation and monitoring of Corrective Actions for participating sites at regular intervals.
S/he will be responsible at the state level for laboratory logistics and Rapid Testing Continuous Quality Improvement (RTCQI) activities.
The job holder will be responsible for the daily HIV testing worksheet reviews and bi-weekly reporting on the computed concurrence rate between tests (T1&T2). S/he will also monitor the retesting for verification documentation for the state.
S/he will support the state Laboratory Team to conduct competency assessment for all newly engaged Testers at sites.
The job holder will be responsible for monitoring the implementation of facility QIPs generated from testing facilities' assessments to ensure closure of all identified non-conformances.
S/he will support the implementation of Laboratory Continuous Quality Improvement programs (QMS and TB CLICQI), and the deployment and institution of appropriate corrective and preventive actions respectively.
Liaise with RTCQI Specialist for reports on performance of PT, site supervisions, site audits, staff competency evaluation and key milestones.
Provide support to strengthen the coordination of all aspects of the RTCQI project and write reports and prepare presentations describing progress and achievements with regards to RTCQI.
She/he will support the state team to monitor the system for optimal functionality and linkage of the Laboratory Information System and consumables' tracking.
S/he will support the state team to review and monitor QA and QC activities of the Laboratory to determine conformance with established policies, national regulations, or accreditation requirements.
Minimum Recruitment Standard
B.Sc. in Laboratory sciences or related field
1 - 3 years post NYSC experience in provision of laboratory support for HIV / AIDS/TB.
Experience with HIV RTCQI implementation in a donor funded HIV project will be an advantage.
Certification of License to practice as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system such as Teaching Hospitals and NGOs.