Laboratory Systems Strengthening Lead at an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization

We are an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with Head Office in Abuja and field offices in several locations in Nigeria. We are in the business of saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for people living with, and affected by HIV.

We need dynamic, highly skilled and passionate persons to work with our highly experienced team at our Head and state offices in the capacity below:

Job Title: Laboratory Systems Strengthening Lead

Code: L..S.S.L 0005
Location: Nigeria

Position Summary

• Under the supervision of the Laboratory Program Director, the incumbent shall lead the development of laboratory systems in Nigeria in alignment with the health systems framework.
• S/he serves as a key contributor to the planning, development and review of policies and guidelines related to Laboratory services at national and sub-national levels.
• Position holder shall provide technical expertise to the Federal Ministry of Health and other relevant key stakeholders, on sundry Laboratory issues including the use of Laboratory evidence to inform program strategies and implementation.
• S/he will implement and review the laboratory clinical governance plan.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead the development of sustainable Laboratory systems/services in accordance with the WHO health systems framework and serve as the liaison between the project, government, laboratory stakeholders and CDC
• Develop and submit monthly, quarterly and annual work plans and status reports on the implementation of the National Medical Laboratory Strategic Plan and policies
• Coordinate the collection and analysis of information and data and prepare general plans and periodic reports, technical briefs and success stories on systems strengthening efforts
• In conjunction with other partners, lead the conduct of cost analysis of laboratory systems strengthening effort in Nigeria and conduct economic evaluation of lab programs
• Contribute to any cross-programme workforce development initiatives
• Contribute to review of in-country IHR and support NCDC in its implementation
• Provide Technical support to the Division of Medical Laboratory Services, FMOH in coordinating the secretariat of the National Laboratory Technical Working Group (NLTWGI
• Provide technical support in delivery of high-quality laboratory services for HIV, TB and other priority diseases, laboratory quality management, bio -risk management, and lead national waste drive .
• In conjunction with other partners and stakeholders, coordinate the evaluation of specimen referral network, and make appropriate recommendations on strengthening the system.

Requirements
Education:

• A University Degree in one of the following disciplines: Medical Laboratory Sciences, Clinical Chemistry, Medical.
• Microbiology, Hematology with minimum of Master’s Degree in a Health-related field (Microbiology, or Public Health); Must hold a practicing license from the MLSCN.

Experience, Skills, and Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience working in a clinical and public health laboratory is required and candidate must have at least 5 years work experience;
• Must have at least 3 years’ experience in a management role; previous responsibility implementing a project for an international NGO is highly desired;
• Demonstrated experience working in Nigeria; previous work with laboratories in Nigeria the MoH, national and regional institutes, and international organizations, on laboratory strengthening and/or infectious disease programming is highly desired;
• Knowledge of diagnostic tests and laboratory processes for infectious diseases is required;
• Knowledge of the Global Health Security Agenda, pandemic preparedness, and emergency response, highly desired;
• Demonstrated experience using project management tools and techniques to plan, schedule, implement, and evaluate complex projects and multidisciplinary staff is also desired;
• Must have strong skills in coordination, communication, and developing relationships with colleagues.

Application Closing Date
8th February, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Submit their current CV and suitability Statement not more than 200 words indicating Position and Location in Microsoft Word format by email to: [email protected] The subject of the email should be the JOB TITLE, LOCATION AND APPLICANT FULL NAME. e.g. "Laboratory Systems Strengthening Lead - CODE: L..S.S.L 0005 Abuja, ISAH MUSA".

Note

• It is important to apply via the link and the mail, as application sent to ONLY the email address will be considered invalid.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to advance to the next stage of the selection process
• Applications are reviewed in the order of arrival and we reserve the right to close the offer before the term initially indicated if suitable applications are received.