Laboratory Logistics 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 Logistics Lead

Code: L..L.D 0009
Location: Nigeria

Position Summary

• Liaise with CDC, the GON, and other partners in the management of laboratory diagnostic commodities.
• S/he shall regularly conduct analysis of lab logistics data and provide recommendations in the efficient use of resources.
• The office holder shall work with CDC in collecting appropriate laboratory costing data that will guide future resource mobilization for Laboratory related activities.
• S/he shall regularly conduct analysis of lab equipment use and provide recommendations on the more efficient use of new and existing lab technologies.
• Collaborate with National Laboratory Technical Working Group to provide technical assistance in the development of protocols and guidelines to ensure the implementation of harmonized equipment list.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead partners in forecasting and quantification of laboratory commodities, including HIV test kits
• Oversee the management of stakeholder’s inventory of Laboratory products and commodities
• Provide technical assistance to partners and stakeholders in the development and reviews of guidelines for the efficient management of Laboratory commodities
• Support and regularly provide guidance in the collection of laboratory, TB and other priority disease logistics data using appropriate national logistics tools to inform resupplies, quantification, funding and procurement decisions.
• Provide technical support to the Government and partners on product specifications and selection to inform quantification and procurement of laboratory commodities.
• Provide technical assistance to the Government and partner teams to establish/update the standardized list of laboratory commodities and equipment for each level of the tiered health systems.
• Regularly ensure the process of post-market validation of rapid test kits for HIV, TB, Malaria, COVID-19 and other priority diseases as well as other diagnostics products as appropriate, based on the guidance of the national programs and USG team.
• Contribute to identifying best practices and success stories for documentation and dissemination.  Respond to lab queries from the Ministry of Health and laboratory stakeholders.

Requirments
Education:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science. Master's Degree in Logistics as well as Certifications in supply chain management will be an added advantage.

Experience, Skills, and Minimum Qualifications:

• Biomedical sciences degree with three (3) to five (5) years of work experience
• Experience with HIV test kits and other laboratory logistics systems (i.e. microbiology reagents, histology reagents, general reagents, and consumables) strongly preferred
• Experience working with HIV/AIDS-related diagnosis instruments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other programs
• Experience with databases
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Proficient English (written and spoken) required
• Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and versatility.

Application Closing Date
8th February, 2022.