About the Role
The Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research (CCCRN) is seeking a dedicated and qualified Integrated Testing Assistant to join our dynamic team in Niger State. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting high-volume health facilities and primary healthcare centres across our cluster-based structure, promoting best practices in healthcare delivery, medical training, and community health integration.
Key Responsibilities- Provide accurate HIV testing services in strict accordance with approved algorithms, consent protocols, and competency limits.
- Conduct malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) for eligible clients during facility visits, approved outreaches, and community index testing.
- Assess clients using approved symptom screening tools, refer danger signs promptly, and link positive cases to appropriate care.
- Maintain precise records of testing procedures, quality-control information, and results while tracking service linkage effectively.
- Ensure strict adherence to biosafety guidelines, infection prevention protocols, sharps and waste disposal, and commodity accountability.
- Recognized qualification in Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Community Health, or a related field with at least one year of relevant professional experience; OR an SSCE qualification backed by a minimum of three years of demonstrable HIV-testing experience and documented approved training.
- Verified credentials, active professional licensing where applicable, and mandatory competency sign-off for independent malaria RDT testing.
- Strong ability to collaborate seamlessly with multidisciplinary facility and community healthcare teams.
- Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality, service quality, and adherence to government and project procedures.
- Opportunity to make a direct, positive impact on public health outcomes within local Nigerian communities.
- Professional development and capacity-building through structured mentorship and supportive project supervision.
- Collaborative work environment within a reputable, indigenous non-profit organization.