Laboratory Manager, Integrated Services Delivery 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. It is an organization built on strong core values, we believe strongly in commitment, innovation, inspiring leadership and partnerships.

We need an individual who is committed, audacious, accountable, passionate with strong core values to work with our highly experienced team at our Head and state offices in the capacities below: :

Job Title: Laboratory Manager, Integrated Services Delivery

Job Code: LBS002
Location: Abuja
Grant Duration: Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The incumbent will provide support in the planning, coordination and implementation of laboratory services delivery and laboratory related activities across health facilities and communities.
• Coordinate the design, planning and implementation of laboratory services delivery according to national and international standards ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• 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.
• Develop guidelines, tools, SOPs and recommendations related to implementation and monitoring laboratory total quality management in high technology laboratories.
• S/he will be responsible for the design, coordination and monitoring of the Sample Referral Network across varying levels of healthcare and geographical locations.
• S/he will ensure optimal functionality and linkage of the Laboratory Information System.
• Develop long range business plans and implement growth strategies, analyze and manage financial performance and coordination of all laboratory services to ensure optimal synergies of service and quality.
• Plan, direct, and evaluate the work of laboratory personnel; ensuring that test results are recorded and accurately reported.*Control physical inventory of supplies and reagents, decisions on the purchase of analytical equipment, correlation of new procedures and assays, policy and procedures review and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with other managers and health care workers to establish and maintain laboratory services to support public health programs and disease control in the community.
• Oversee the conduct of national waste management assessment and implementation plans.
• Conduct knowledge gaps in bio risk management and determine tailored capacity building programs in bio risk management.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science and registered with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria.
• Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
• A valid certificate to practice as Medical Laboratory Scientist is mandatory.
• At least 10 year's of cognate experience, 4 years of which must be at senior-level.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the current principles and techniques surrounding the management of laboratory services with experience in the coordination and implementation of evidence-based Laboratory services.
• Familiarity with standards and federal/state regulations affecting the laboratory and laboratory practices.
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of financial and operational systems of the laboratory.
• Ability to demonstrate independent judgment, knowledge of regulatory agency standards.
• Experience in Laboratory Information Systems.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting in the areas of molecular diagnosis, viral load determination, drug resistance testing, genotyping and nucleic acid sequencing will be an advantage.
• Working knowledge of public sector health system, donor agencies, NGOs and CBOs is required.
• Excellent personal communication skills, in written and verbal English, with high impact influencing and persuasive skills and able to represent the organization to donors and partners.
• Good experience of using Ms. Word, Excel or applicable software related to position. Commitment to and understanding of organization’s vision, values and principles including rights-based/gender approaches would be expected.

Application Closing Date
10th August, 2022.