Latest Job Vacancy at Caring Heart Initiative (CHI)

Caring Heart Initiative (CHI) is currently seeking to employ suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of:

Laboratory Scientist

Responsibilities

Preparation of slides of blood and other fluids for examination under a microscopePerforming tests on blood, body fluids and body tissuesExamining cultures for bacteria that can cause diseaseTesting blood for blood groups and match blood for transfusionPerforming antibiotic sensitivity testingFollow set procedures when performing testsOperating and maintaining laboratory testing equipmentCollecting blood samples and body fluids from patients for laboratory testingDisease diagnosis and the monitoring of treatment.Interact with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other health practitioners to explain test results and to answer questions about laboratory tests and testing.Recommend additional testing when necessary.

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology or relevant discipline in a recognized institution2 years work experience in a clinical or hospital laboratory

Skills

Must be highly professional in keeping client's result confidentialMust possess the ability to work under pressureMust be organized, coordinated analyticMust reside in Lagos and its environ

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: career.caringheart@yahoo.com

Data Entry Officer at Caring Heart Initiative (CHI)

Caring Heart Initiative (CHI) is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of:

Data Entry Officer

Responsibility:
Assist with the design and maintenance of the data storage systems organization-wide.

Primary Activities

Assist in the implementation of the IT division’s policies and procedures.Assist in the implementation of approved policies and procedures for data storage management and systems.Participate in the sizing, designing, building, and delivering data storage system platforms.Provide input in the development of information management lifecycle to achieve optimal mix of online, near online and offline data storage and quick user accessibility to the Storage Area Network and stored data.Assist in the development of a proactive maintenance cycle for data storage systems and automate preventive/routine maintenance on data storage systems with detailed scheduled maintenance reports.Maintain and update data storage systems.Perform data backup and ensure that backed-up data can be restored as required.Monitor data storage system performance and recommend adjustments to system parameters to ensure optimum performance and response time.Ensure optimization of system logs on the data storage systems and proactively advise on capacity issues.Keep system documentation updated at all times.Assist users in defining their storage needs.Automate storage interfaces and manual activities to improve user-independence and reduce system downtime.Assist in gathering requirements for additional storage requirements and provide support in the design and documentation of functional specifications for upgrades and expansions.Liaise with User Support team to ensure data storage incidents are resolved efficiently and in a timely manner in compliance with Service Level Agreements.Escalate incidents to third party vendors as required.Assist to manage vendors providing services to the end user support function and ensure that agreed SLAs are achieved.Liaise with relevant unit/ team/function in carrying out all relevant activities.Attend team /divisional /departmental meetings as required.Prepare /compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Manager, IT Operations Support.Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager, IT Operations Support

Job Requirements

Graduate Qualifications: A First degree BEng, BSc, BTec, Science or Technology Only from a recognised University REQUIRED.Experience: Minimum of two (2) years post NYSC relevant work experience in a related capacity.

Key Skills:

Proficient use of Microsoft OfficeOutstanding Process and Systems Documentation.Attention to Detail, Highly Organised.Conflict Resolution.Presentation Skills: Excellent Communication skills.Team Oriented and LeadershipHigh Tolerance for Stress, Problem Management (analysis and resolution)Customer Service Orientation, Relationship Builder, High level of Integrity.Time and Priority Management Skills, People Management and Negotiation skills.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candiates should send CVs to: career.caringheart@yahoo.com

Procurement Officer and Front Desk Officer needed in Caring Heart Initiative (CHI)

Procurement Officer and  Front Desk Officer needed in Caring Heart Initiative (CHI)

Caring Heart Initiative (CHI) is recruiting to fill the vacant position of:

Position: Procurement Officer
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Basic duties

Source for prospective vendors and obtain quotationsNegotiate contracts within the constraints of organization’s budget.Maintain a good working relationship with all organization’s vendors.Inspect potential supplies to ensure they meet the needs of the organization before deciding and.Any other that may be assigned by the Executive Director

Required Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft packagesMust be of high integrityPast experience in NGO field will be an added advantage

Requirements

Min Qualification: HND/BSC in Purchasing and Supply or relevant discipline.Experience: 3 yearsApplicants must reside in Lagos

Position: Front Desk Officer 
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Basic Duties 

Maintain records of all visitors of the organizationMonitor all activities of front desk and ensure compliance to all policies and proceduresAnswer basic questions regarding the organization, such as hours of operation, as well as provide visitors and beneficiaries with brief information about the organizationDistribution of incoming and outgoing mail. Prepares outgoing mail for pickup by the postal service or overnight courier.

Required Skills 

Must possess excellent communication skill both written and spokenMust be computer literateMust possess a pleasant personalityMust be presentable

Requirements

Min Qualification: OND/NCEExperience: 2 yearsApplicants must reside inLagos

Application
Interested candidate should send CV to: career.caringheart@yahoo.com

Deadline 7th April, 2014