Program Officer Clinical Laboratory at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Position Overview

An established organization is recruiting a Program Officer for Clinical Laboratory Services to coordinate and oversee all laboratory activities within the state of implementation. Reporting to the Senior Program Officer, Clinical Laboratory Services, and the Project Director, you will provide technical guidance, programmatic assistance, and mitigation strategies while ensuring the implementation of high-quality tuberculosis laboratory program activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all laboratory activities within the state of implementation
• Provide technical assistance to supported laboratories on sample processing, biosafety, and 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 and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Facilitate training on sputum smear microscopy, GeneXpert, Truenat, TB-LAMP, LF-LAM, HIV rapid testing, equipment maintenance, and quality management systems
• 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 data and reports
• Collaborate with State leads, Cluster teams, and Senior Program Officer (SPO) to implement laboratory activities and ensure program targets are achieved and reported in a timely manner
• Provide monitoring and evaluation at the state level to ensure high-quality implementation of tuberculosis laboratory program activities