Global Fund Technical Advisor (Lab Systems) at the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (formerly National Action Committee on AIDS) was established in February 2000 to coordinate the various activities of HIV / AIDS in the country. We are recruiting for the Global Fund Projects, namely the Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH)/COVID-19 Response Mechanism (C19RM) and HIV projects in the capacity below:

Job Title: Global Fund Technical Advisor (Lab Systems)

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 36 months but renewable on a yearly basis subject to satisfactory performance and continued funding for the position
Supervisor: Project Director

Job Summary

• The Technical Advisor (Lab Systems) position is to provide technical leadership to coordinate the Global Fund grant laboratory program in a manner that strengthens integrated delivery of comprehensive HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB or Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C services and infectious disease outbreak response in partnership with the Federal and State governments and other partners and leads to sustainable prevention and control efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical and managerial oversight of the Sub-Recipient (SR) and other implementers under the NACA GF grant supporting laboratory systems strengthening
• Support the SR to ensure the successful implementation of the laboratory systems strengthening component of the GF grant to support delivery of comprehensive prevention, care and treatment services for ATMs and COVID – 19 (including for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C services and infectious disease outbreak response).
• In collaboration with the SR, support grant stakeholder management efforts as it relates to lab services for ATMs and COVID – 19 (including for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C services and infectious disease outbreak response)
• Ensure that the SR work within project technical strategy, grant agreements, project workplan, project budget, government regulations, relevant policies and procedures and makes accountable decisions  concerning work responsibilities.
• Support the SRs in the design and functioning of the laboratory M&E system.
• Represent the project at the international, national and sub national levels on matters of laboratory systems and services.
• Review SR reports to ensure that it provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements and keep Project Director informed on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Work with the SRs and NACA PMU to document and publish best practices.
• Ensure adequate reporting data is provided by the SR for compilation of reports for Global Fund, other stakeholders and used by project management: coordinate writing of Lab reports
• Promote collective knowledge management and learning in support of grant policy priorities and programme strategies
• Communicate programme activities, progress and developments to relevant stakeholders
• Provide feedback to PD for use in monitoring implementation

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Public Health or related field
• At least ten (10) years post-qualification experience working on laboratory systems of which five (5) years must have been in a senior laboratory management position
• Experience working on a nationwide laboratory system strengthening project i.e., designing and implementing Lab system strengthening interventions in HIV, TB & Malaria programs in the context of a health system strengthening effort is essential.
• Experience working on a Global Fund or other donor funded laboratory system strengthening project is essential
• Registration with the appropriate professional regulatory authority in Nigeria, a plus.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating Lab system strengthening project results and ensuring timely completion of activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and spoken communications skills in English.
• Strong skills in using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software (Microsoft Office applications preferred).
• Experience using web-based applications (email, browsing, and literature retrieval).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, result-oriented, highly skilled in writing, planning and strategizing

Benefits of Working for RSSH/C19RM Project
This position offers a number of benefits to its employees, including:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of people affected by HIV/AIDS.

Application Closing Date
6th November, 2023.