Laboratory Intern

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.