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Program Assistant (Laboratory)

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Introduction

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at national, state and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building and research in West Africa and beyond.

The TB-LON 3 Project is a USAID-funded Award that is a revolutionary program working with communities, facilities and relevant State and National structures to improve access to TB case finding, diagnosis, treatment and notification in Lagos, Ogun, Osun and Oyo States; as well as increase domestic financing for TB and strengthen surveillance and integrated reporting.

The TB-LON 3 Project is implemented by a consortium with Institute of Human Virology Nigeria as the Prime Recipient, Society for Family Health as the Sub-Recipient and other Implementing Entities.

ii: Description and objectives

Under the supervision of the COP, HOD (Lab), DTP, SPO PCT and SLA, the Program Assistant will provide technical guidance to facility and community implementers to ensure the provision of quality TB laboratory services in each of the four states in close collaboration with the National and State TB Programs.

Position: Program Assistant (Laboratory)
Reports to: The Senior Laboratory Advisor and State Team Lead
TB-LON 3 Project
Location: Oyo and Ogun States

Opening Date: 15th February 2023
Closing Date: 1st March 2023

iii. Responsibilities

  • Accountable for the performance of the laboratory activities in the TB-LON 3 project state
  • Provides, develops, oversees, and coordinates innovative strategies, required to strengthen, and improve the efficiency of the TB laboratory networks in the State.
  • Conduct capacity building and on-site mentorship for facility staff on mycobacteriology laboratory work on TB diagnostics including laboratory data management.
  • Strengthen diagnostic networks including supporting elements, such as specimen transport, biosafety, supervision and mentorship.
  •  Ensure optimal GeneXpert, TrueNat, TB LAMP, Microscopy, and other diagnostic laboratory performance (equipment efficiency and maintenance, optimal EQA performance, no service interruptions, adequate stock level, timely lab testing, timely results dispatch, timely and complete reporting etc.)
  • Work closely with the relevant stakeholders to ensure samples are moved from facility and community levels to the testing laboratories promptly with prompt results retrieval.
  • Collate and review facility reports (site visits, monthly/quarterly narrative, data, mentoring and supervision, etc.)
  • Ensure timely submission of laboratory deliverables and reports.
  • Flag and report TB laboratory challenges and follow-up the execution of prompt interventions
  • Maintain effective communication with the IHVN Headquarters Laboratory department.
  • Perform every other duty necessary for the successful implementation of laboratory activities of IHVN.

iv. Required competencies:

a. Core requirements

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of TB Molecular diagnostic Laboratory guidelines and policies.
  2. Excellent personal communication skills in written and verbal English Strong verbal and written communication skills
  3. Advanced computer usage skills with proficiency in Ms. Word, excel and power point.
  4. Ability to work independently and deliver quality work on time.
  5. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
  6. High impact influencing and persuasive skills, and able to represent the organization to donors and other stakeholders
  7. Experience in building capacity at individual and organizational levels.

b. Education and experience

  1. The candidate MUST possess a BMLS or its equivalent.
  2. He/she must possess a current practicing license from Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria and should have at least 2 years’ experience working with TB Molecular diagnostic Laboratory.

v.  Equal employment opportunity statement

IHVN is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

vi.    Method of Application

  • Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed resume and a one-page cover letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to Assistant Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected]
  • All Applications must explicitly state the position applied for and location in the subject of the email. Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Supply of Laboratory Items under GF PPM grant

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BID TITLE:           SUPPLY OF LABORATORY ITEMS         

  1. Introduction

The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) is a leading local non-governmental organization implementing HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Research and non-communicable disease projects in Nigeria through the development of infrastructure for treatment, care, prevention, and support for people living with and those affected by these diseases.

  1. Background        

The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) was established in 2004 as a local organization to address the HIV/AIDS crisis in Nigeria through the development of infrastructure for treatment, care, prevention, and support for people living with and that affected by HIV/AIDS but has now expanded its services to other infectious diseases of TB and malaria, including cancers.  IHVN is structured to develop and maintain linkages with local and international organizations in collaborative ways that support the Government of Nigeria’s health sector strategic plans. IHVN key technical and funding partners are the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

  1. Scope of Bid

Bidders are invited to submit a Bid for the goods and/or services specified above: Schedule of Requirements, in accordance with this bid.

  1. Invitations to Bidding

IHVN is soliciting for interests from reputable bidders and organizations with relevant experience in carrying out services listed on our ITB during the project implementation period.

To be eligible to participate in the bidding process, interested organizations are required to provide the following information:              

  • Bids must be properly sealed.
  • Availability of a Company profile which should introduce your business’s mission, goals, vision, and history.
  • All Bidders must include copies of tax clearance certificates for the past three years i.e., 2019, 2020 & 2021.
  • Availability of audited financial statements for the last 3 years i.e., 2019, 2020 & 2021.
  • All bidders must provide evidence of at least two similar Jobs made in the past for IHVN or any other organizations. Evidence of previous jobs done should include both Award Letter/LPO/Contract and their corresponding Goods Received Notes/ Certificate of Job Completion
  • All bidders must provide proof of registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
  • Bank Reference Letter.
  • All bidders must indicate their bid validity period. The bid validity period will be 90 days, starting from the date of deadline for submission of the bids.
  • All bidders must submit a bid security in the value of NGN 1,000,000.00 only.
  1. Submission Requirements
  • All bids must be in ink or type written; submission in pencil will not be accepted;
  • Copies of the complete hard copies of technical and financial bids are to be submitted and marked separately in sealed envelopes must be sent via courier or hand delivered, in a sealed envelope or parcel to the following address: INSTITUTE OF HUMAN VIROLOGY, NIGERIA     IHVN Campus, 6th Floor, Cadastral Zone COO Plot 62, after BAZE University, Off CITEC Road, Abuja-NIGERIA. Attn: Procurement Unit;
  • Apart from hard copies, all quotations must also be submitted in Excel Format (Tables) and Word format (proposals) on a separate flash drives. Any quotation without soft copies (for technical and financial proposals) will not be evaluated. The flash drive should be passworded and the password shall be contained in the sealed financial bid envelope;
  • All quotations are inclusive of all associated cost for deliveries (loading and offloading, payment of levies etc);
  • Financial evaluation will be based on least cost selection;
  • Bidders must indicate their bids in the bid register before dropping it in our bid box;
  • All bidders must tender to the detail specification as these are sensitive commodities;
  • The corrected price is what will be considered as the bid price;
  • As time is of the essence, delivery of goods shall be within 6 to 8 weeks from the date of receipt of L.P.O by contractor.
  • Bidders must attach a copy of the products catalogue of the bided items or get a sample ready for verification at the time of bid evaluation;
  • Bid must be in Company’s Letter head, duly signed and stamped by an authorized company representative;
  • All enquiries regarding the proposed application for the above should be addressed to the Deputy Director Procurement/HOD SCM of IHV-Nigeria;

Notice:

  • Bids which must reach us within fifteen (15) working days from the date of this publication should have the title of the BID written on the “Top Left-Hand Corner” of the envelope.
  • We can only achieve our aims of long term success if you provide an outstanding service and quality products. To this end, IHVN shall reserve the right to terminate any contract midway or after delivery of services/goods either for non-performance or non-compliance with specification, delivery time and any other terms of the contract.
  • All interested bidders can download the BID document at www.ihvnigeria.org

7. The Bid and Bid Deadline:

  • Funding Agency                                   :GF PPM Grant
  • Bid Start Date/Time                             :13th February 2023
  • Bid Deadline Date/Time                     :3rd March 2023 @10:00AM

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