Laboratory Technologist at AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)

Laboratory Tech Job Responsibilities

• Participates in planning and overseeing support supervision activities for the laboratory function for HCT at all project sites;
• Oversees laboratory services provision and ensures standard and current practices for HCT are in place for maintaining high quality of services, and maximizing the use of all resources;
• Ensures compliance and implementation of laboratory protocols for HIV Mass mobilization and counseling for all lab technicians and other lab staff involved with this project;
• Conducts quality control checks for the all HIV lab tests for the project;
• Participates in the development and replication of the laboratory protocols and practices for the prevention program and mobilization at all affiliated healthcare centers;
• Participates in training, mentor-ship and team building exercises for laboratory staff in the project;
• Participates in inventory control management for laboratory supplies and reagents under all project sites;
• Ensures the compilation of monthly laboratory inventory at the project sites;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for the Laboratory Tech Job

• Diploma in Medical Entomology and Parasitology or Medical Hematology
• A minimum of three years of experience in a similar position.
• Duly registered with the Allied Health Workers Council and hold a current annual practicing license.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Must be able to travel more than 50% of the time.
• Sensitive to ethics and confidentiality of HIV/AIDS client issues
• Possess current knowledge of best practices in HIV/AIDS treatment and care.
• Ability to prepare reports, provide team leadership and guidance.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, proactive and able to organize work independently as well as work in a team