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Vacancy: Research Site QA Specialist (Ebonyi, Ondo, Bayelsa, Anambra, Edo and Rivers State) at 54gene

54gene was founded in 2019 by Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong to address the significant gap in the global genomics market: Nearly 90% of genetic material used in pharmaceutical research is caucasian. Only 2% is African, despite the fact that Africans and people of African ancestry are more genetically diverse than all other world populations combined.

Job TypeFull Time

QualificationBA/BSc/HND

Experience

LocationLagos

Job FieldMedical / Healthcare , Research / Data Analysis

Department: Research

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to: QC Data Officer; Project Manager

Industry: Biotechnology

Job Description

Quality data is the core of the work done at 54gene. Currently, 54gene is collaborating with more than 10 health institutions in Nigeria, collecting research data across multiple different disease areas

Ensuring the efficiency of the recruitment process, appropriateness of informed consent forms, quality of the phenotypic data being entered into our research portal and proper labeling of all collected samples is of utmost importance. In this regard, the service of a Research Site Quality Control (QC) Specialist is required.

Roles and Responsibilities

Become very familiar with the principles and processes guiding all aspects of the respective 54gene research study, including but not limited to: appropriately collecting informed consent, phenotypic data, and biospecimen, storing and packaging biospecimen/samples for delivery

Ensure all aspects of participant recruitment (as stated above) is carried out according to 54gene’s established SOPs, guidelines and protocol

Serve as final clearing house for all data collected at specific study sites

Review data from ongoing studies daily and ensure accuracy, completeness and consistency in data collection, and proper labelling of data collection forms and samples

Liaise with site PIs, Data Entry Officers (DEOs) and other site staff to address any process and data inconsistency concerns

Track data upload rates against participant recruitments to ensure consistency

Liaise with site investigators and other site staff to ensure samples prepared for shipment have the full complement of documentation needed for quality standards and biobanking.

Research Sites (Location):

AEFUTHA, Ebonyi State

FMC Owo, Ondo State

FMC Yenagoa, Bayelsa State

NAUTH, Anambra State

UBTH, Edo State

UPTH, Rivers State.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to use Microsoft Excel or other statistical tools proficiently (sorting, filtering and creating charts and data de-duplication)

Ability to learn in a fast-paced work environment

Ability to coordinate and manage tasks and processes with minimal supervision

Strong sense of responsibility with keen attention to details

Good communication skills.

Education & Certifications:

Degree in any health / allied health programme (Nursing, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Microbiology / Biochemistry, etc.)

Experience:

Field experience in health-related research - including data collection, data entry, data analysis.

Other:

Authorization to work in the Nigeria

Must live in one of the site locations listed below

Valid international travel documentation

Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.

Method of Application

Apply at 54gene.zohorecruit.com

Kerildbert Logistics is a supply chain logistics service provider. Building on our competencies in shipping, clearing and freight forwarding, we integrate various services to enable us finance, collect, import and deliver (door to door) all kinds of products such as raw materials, engineering spares and finished products in sectors ranging from FMCG to Oil and Gas. The company commenced business in 1991, and today we can pride ourselves as one of the most credible Supply Chain Logistics Services provider in Nigeria, with offices in Lagos and Port-Harcourt, driven by a team of over 30 dedicated staff. Kerildbert is a member of the World Cargo Alliance (WCA) and Association of Nigerian Customs Licensed Agents (ANCLA). Our Vision is To become the Logistics Partner of Choice in the West African region is To drive change and innovation in the industry is To set standards for customer and employee satisfaction

Job TypeFull Time

QualificationBA/BSc/HND

Experience3 years

LocationLagos

Job FieldLogistics

Description

We are currently seeking to engage a Clearing & Forwarding Officer to join our logistics team.

We need an individual who can multitask and is able to accomplish tasks well. An individual who is able to manage all import and export functions from pre shipping, shipping to delivery of consignment.

Job Functions

Obtain accurate Check List and check all documents to avoid errors, identify missing documents and/or identify potential issues.

Check the Channel Status to ensure that the job can be released without any form of examination, but simply by checks on the documents.

Enusre all insurance as well as export and import requirements are met

Locate container using the container numbers and crosscheck container condition and seal number before cutting the seal

Examine the content of container and take pictures where necessary and facilitate physical examination with customs and relevant government agencies.

Ensure examination report is filled by customs and appropriately dispatched to the Assistant and Deputy Comptroller of customs for signing and stamping before final release.

Qualifications / Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or any relevant field of work

Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience

Proven experience in Clearing & Forwarding Operations with good knowledge in shipping and custom procedures

Possess operational knowledge of the ports and government agencies

Working knowledge of customs and Excise HS Code and Explanatory codes.

Method of Application

Apply at Kerildbert on e-recruiter.ng

At Potter’s Touch High School we believe that every child has unique abilities and talent that can be discovered and nurtured to enable them reach their full potential. Inculcating in them the value of projecting their best effort according to their abilities, character and competence, providing an enabling environment to students who will be active learners responsible for their learning and transforming them into exquisite human beings.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Art Teacher

Location: Yenagoa, Bayelsa

Requirements

Applicants should possess the following academic qualifications:

B.Art in Design

Must have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in related field.

Must have experience working with Nigerian British curricula

Must have the capacity to drive ideas through teamwork and collaboration

Relevant certification in field would be an advantage (TKT; IGCSE)

IT Knowledge and Skill:

Extensive knowledge and skills about PC’s including Windows operating systems, word processing programs, Access, desk top publishing, spreadsheets and other programs.

Have capacity to work with computer hardware including installation and operation of modems, printers, scanners and other peripheral equipment.

Have capacity to Instruct users on new technologies, software programs and applications.

Job Title: Government / Civic Teacher

Location: Yenagoa, Bayelsa

Requirements

Applicants should possess the following academic qualifications:

B.Sc / B.Ed in Political Science

Must have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in related field.

Must have experience working with Nigerian British curricula

Must have the capacity to drive ideas through teamwork and collaboration

Relevant certification in field would be an advantage (TKT; IGCSE)

IT Knowledge and Skills:

Extensive knowledge and skills about PC’s including Windows operating systems, word processing programs, Access, desk top publishing, spreadsheets and other programs.

Have capacity to work with computer hardware including installation and operation of modems, printers, scanners and other peripheral equipment.

Have capacity to Instruct users on new technologies, software programs and applications.

Job Title: ICT Teacher

Location: Yenagoa, Bayelsa

Requirements

Applicants should possess the following academic qualifications:

B.Sc in Computer Science or equivalent Degree

Must have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in related field.

Must have experience working with Nigerian British curricula

Must have the capacity to drive ideas through teamwork and collaboration

Relevant certification in field would be an advantage (TKT; IGCSE)

IT Knowledge and Skill:

Extensive knowledge and skills about PC’s including Windows operating systems, word processing programs, Access, desk top publishing, spreadsheets and other programs.

Have capacity to work with computer hardware including installation and operation of modems, printers, scanners and other peripheral equipment.

Have capacity to Instruct users on new technologies, software programs and applications.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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Why you should enroll for Maendeleo Africa

The Dellasdiary foundation is a non-governmental organization that caters for the needs of children, teenagers and the less privileged. It does this through several projects all year round. These projects include Clothe a child, Feed A Hundred, Job Up, Children Christmas Party, Valentine's Outreach , Brand A Child. A new TV series that addresses situations children encounter in our society is a new project embarked on. Job up has been rebranded into a fellowship to accommodate and impact more Youths in Africa. The theme for this year is 'Maendeleo Africa'

Maendeleo has its origin in Swahili and it means Development. The fellowship is a virtual one that aims at bringing up youths who want to be change makers in our continent as volunteers or NGO owners. It spans for 6 to 8 weeks. It basically seeks for the personal development of participants who would in turn develop their respective communities.

Maendeleo Africa would be an intensive training and successful candidates get to embark on a journey of Self discovery. They get to be trained and skilled up as volunteers for Global change. Candidates get to meet like minds that are passionate about the society and share ideas and network. These individuals will be skilled up on how to be a volunteer and run an NGO. They would also learn on branding and emotional intelligence in respect to leadership.

The fellowship is totally free and only 50 slots available. Application ends on the 15th of May, 2020. Selection process starts afterwards and selected candidates gets a mail in that regard. The training commences on the 1st of June and ends towards the end of July. To apply, click on the link below.

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The Essence of Pidgin English: A Review of the Gbedu Magazine

With over one hundred and five kinds of languages in Nigeria, we can't possibly know everything even if we try hard to.

It is definitely not impossible, but will take a long while.

As beautiful as the diversity of languages is, it serves as a barrier to the nation and we can't overlook the fall it would have on us as a nation especially when it comes to social and economical gain. The major tribes (Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo) are still striving to a balance in communication as to what is important or not, it is not far fetched the major difference in the argument is the fact that language is not understood by nine of the tribes.

What does language bring? Or better put what is so special by the uniformity of language?

The unity brings still amazing me, the uniformity in the languague in the zone of the United kingdom has brought the whole done thus far. No argument either when we say America is one language nation in which they have sustained the whole national unity.

No matter what they all had languages special to them and in what way created a sense of knowing what one another is saying.

If we so crave national unity in Nigeria we need a unique language that is born within us even if it is not noticeable now.

If we got to make the Hausa understand the importance of education language goes far

If we have got to tell the Igbos the importance of education language goes far

If we have got to tell the Yorubas the importance of education language still goes far

It you have got to tell any of the tribe the Importances of anything at all language does the trick.

What about national unity?

If we need to build the brotherly love language goes far?

What be to us?

Pidgin! In other words, broken English

Now there are issues arising in the use of the language such as the language not having a root, or the language not having an error( you can find more on gbedu magazine) what should ask our self is

Isn't the language bringing the unity we need?

If the language does more good than harm why the hesitant on the legalizing of the language.

The citizen of the country can't deny the joy they experience when speaking the language even at the mention of its name. Even the white and other countries get the thrill of the language no wonder the BBC took upon itself to have pidgin as a broadcast.

America got different criticism when they were about to bring the American language out different from your and posh Queen's English. They had to sit down and realize what they actually wanted to achieve, they needed unity and a bond of the nation, they saw they had a different approach to English and decided they would have their English and so far so good it has been working for them.

It wouldn't be bad if Nigeria follows suit as the language speaks volumes of unity and international recognition.

It brings the numerous number of the ethnic group we have together and bonds us to knowledge.

It would bring an easy understanding to the student if schools and make teachers work easier.

Gbedu magazine has started the part of telling the importance of pidgin as it is written in pidgin, gives different languages in pidgin, and makes news in pidgin. It shows also the importance of why we should not allow the language to go into extinction; it would be like hanging our own mother tongue and living a slave to who we fought against.

Our greatest fear is the fear and nothing we do.

English isn't our language why should we continue in it?

We have different ethnic groups we can't pick one and neglect others...

Why then should we kill an inborn language mother nature has given to us

It was born in us. Liken it to a child we nurture, Children could be difficult yes! But that doesn't make them useless.

Coronavirus: Career Tamed, Professionalism Tampered

It is no longer news that there is partial and total lockdown as the case may be, due to the widespread of Coronavirus across the world.

Since the inception of this deadly virus, the basic existing mode of operations and way of life of people has been tampered with almost all sectors affected. There is a general experience of a massive downturn.

The health sector is grossly affected alike. As the economy of the world now experience a downswing, the educational sector too is far from free of this virus, as all schools had been shutdown since the beginning of the virus. Not even one sector is free from this negative experience the world is into now.

Different sectors have been swayed by the sudden downturn in work. Not surprisingly, with travel at a minimum and social lives put on hold, the accommodation, travel agencies and food services industries also have a share in the suffering. Manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and real estate businesses are not out of this downturn.

From the emergence of this deadly virus, professionalism has been tampered and exposed, most especially the health sector, as many of the claimed professionals in this field have failed to produce or come out with any curable vaccines to the coronavirus, on the flip side of that, they try to get some immune enhancement injections to mitigate the effect of this virus on the body of the infected person.

The worst has happened to the career industry - employers, employees, companies and industries. Production is massively affected due to the restrictions of daily operations of the citizen.

According to the BBC, "A total of 81% of the global workforce of 3.3billion people have had their workplace fully or partly closed".

This is due to the restrictions of daily life which has in turn led to the closure of many companies and laying off staff either permanently or temporarily.

The sad news now is that many people have suffered a lay off already from their works as of recent, according to CNN, there are currently over 3.3million unemployment claims in the united States already as a result of the covid.19 pandemic. Those who have not been laid off are on a Payless leave.

"Workers and businesses are facing catastrophe in both developed and developing economies" said by ILO director general. He continued that, there is now a high risk that by the end of 2020, worldwide unemployment figure will be much higher than the initial count.

Coronavirus: Face masks, For Profit or Not ?

With the sudden rage of the Covid-19 pandemic, which appears to be a respiratory infection, health institutions have advised individuals to wear nose masks to prevent fluid discharge.

Having this in mind, the increase in the demand for these have forced an artificial scarcity of these products, created a business sector and caused an intentionally induced inflation. It's not surprising to find Gucci face masks, Prada face masks and even Versace face masks. It looks thus that many have lost the focus of the reason for this demand.

Ankara Nose-masks

We still have good ones, who somewhat have a non-profit mindset.

Alice and Olivia agreed to a mask-for-mask donation with their #MASKTOGETHER initiative. For each mask sold through A+O, they will donate one mask to the medical community. For every face mask purchase, Inkkas will donate one mask to Model Citizen Fund. Model Citizen Fund is a platform that uses donations to fill backpacks with essential emergency items, then gives them to homeless individuals and disaster victims in need.

Aviator Jeans has begun manufacturing premium protective masks masks for consumer use and allocating the profit to support the manufacturing of face masks for the medical community and other essential workers. The Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) railed against undue exploitation of consumers by retailers of the safety products.

“It has come to the attention of the Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) that certain suppliers and retailers are taking undue advantage of citizens and engaging in unconscionable trade practices with respect to basic safety and protective apparel such as face masks and latex gloves, as well as personal hygiene products like sanitisers and anti-bacterial wipes, because these products are relevant and necessary in preventing infection or spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus),” a statement signed by Babatunde Irukera, FCCPC chair, said.

“This unusual and inordinate practice of unreasonably increasing the price of these products in an indiscriminate manner, on account of the national public health concern (Coronavirus) violates both moral codes and extant law.

“Abusing citizens’ sensitivity, apprehension, anxiety and vulnerability, especially during emergencies that could adversely affect national security is a violation of law.”

The FCCPC noted specifically that Section 17(s) of the Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) prohibits “obnoxious trade practices”, or the “unscrupulous exploitation of consumers”.

The Commission said its surveillance efforts have revealed that some otherwise reputable pharmacies and department stores are engaging in price gouging and manipulating supplies in a manner that distorts the market, or temporarily restricts availability in order to unreasonably/unfairly increase prices.

“Any conspiracy, combination, agreement or arrangement to unduly limit or manipulate supply, in order to unreasonably enhance price or otherwise restrain competition is a criminal offence under S.108(1)(b) and (c), FCCPA,” the commission said.

“Any exercise or exploitation of undue pressure in selling or the sale of goods or services, or price manipulation between displayed, and selling price are also serious violations of the FCCPA under Sections 115(3) and 124(1). Taking advantage of the possibility of infection by a dangerous communicable disease to control supply, or unilaterally increase prices is predatory as it preys on the desperation of citizens.

“Considering the circumstances and the vital national interest/security this illegal conduct undermines, the Commission intends to strongly enforce the full letter of the law, including the fullest extent of penalties associated with this conduct.”