Main Purpose of the Job

To coordinate, manage and ensure the effective provision of laboratory services by AIC in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare periodic work plans and budgets for laboratory services at the regional level
• Prepare estimates of supplies and equipment required for the effective operations of the laboratory
• Make orders for laboratory kits, supplies and equipment in a timely manner
• Maintain proper storage and security of laboratory kits, supplies and equipment
• Distribute received laboratory supplies to the laboratory staff of supported sites as required
• Collect, label, register and analyze samples for testing, and refer those tests that cannot be done on site to approved external laboratories
• Conduct laboratory tests, including HIV, RPR, CD4 count, HCG, malaria tests, TB tests, VDRL, and others; in accordance with established standard operating procedures and other specified guidelines, including those related to health and safety
• Supervise and provide technical guidance and support to the sessional laboratory staff deployed at the clinic
• Keep accurate records of all laboratory investigations and make reports on laboratory activities to the clinic supervisor
• Ensure laboratory supplies and equipment properly managed and accounted for
• Technical support provided to testing sites in the community

PERSON SPECIFICATION: Laboratory Technician

• Must have National Diploma in medical laboratory techniques or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Experience and Exposure

• 2 years’ experience in the provision of medical laboratory services
• Exposure to HIV/AIDS care services