Laboratory Program Director 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 Program Director

Code: LPD 0003
Location: Nigeria

Position Summary

• The Laboratory Program Director will be responsible for overall technical leadership, management and operations of the project.
• S/he will ensure that the project’s goals, objectives and strategies are achieved and contractual requirements are met on time and within budget.
• S/he will take leadership role in the coordination of all activities across all relevant parties, including the donor and partners for the project.
• The LPD will oversee project staff and sub-partners to result-oriented planning, leadership and coordination of project activities for improved access and sustainable delivery of high-quality laboratory services for HIV, TB and other priority diseases, and the efficient use of a resilient network of public health laboratories for disease detection, outbreak response, and surveillance in Nigeria.
• S/he will provide leadership and representation at bi-lateral and multilateral fora, national and subnational levels and collaborate with all relevant MDAs in supporting laboratory strengthening initiatives.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide overall management, strategic direction, and leadership to the project to achieve expected project goals.
• and results within budget and timeframe.
• Provide overall programmatic and technical leadership in laboratory quality management systems; and in the design, development, planning and implementation of project activities.
• Manage project budget to meet expected results, ensuring cost-effective use of donor resources.
• Oversee project staff and help partners establish reporting and tracking systems to provide key information in an efficient and timely manner.
• Provide guidance to ensure that program implementation adheres to appropriate laboratory technical standards and guidelines and that programs are technically sound.
• Serve as the principal liaison responsible for reporting program results to donor/stakeholders and cultivating and maintaining a positive relationship with stakeholders and staff.
• Share laboratory best practices and contribute to the knowledge base through participation in scientific and technical forums.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with donor/client organizations, relevant government agencies, partners and other NGOs.
• Review, analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the project and make recommendations for enhancements.

Education

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences; Master’s Degree in Science or Public Health (MPH) preferred;
• A PhD, or DrPH public health will be an advantage. Must hold a practicing license from the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).

Experience, Skills, and Minimum Qualifications:

• 15 years of experience in clinical laboratory medicine in developing countries with at least 5 years’ experience in a laboratory quality management role.
• Knowledge and experience in the laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases including specific hands-on laboratory experience.
• Informed of current laboratory developments in the diagnosis of infectious diseases including point-of-care and molecular methods.
• Knowledge and experience with strengthening laboratories to achieve international quality standards.
• A demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with multiple partners, the government, its agencies and international organizations.
• Ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.
• Excellent English communication skills.

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 Program Director - CODE: LPD 0003 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.