Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization that aims to improve lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development. Established in 1980, FHI 360 has grown to employ over 4,000 staff members and operates in more than 60 countries worldwide. The organization focuses on various sectors, including health, education, and economic development, and is committed to addressing the needs of vulnerable populations through evidence-based programs and partnerships.
Job Overview:
The Senior Technical Advisor for Laboratory Services plays a crucial role in providing strategic and technical leadership to enhance laboratory systems and services within the HIV, TB, and Malaria programs. This position is vital for ensuring that laboratory services comply with national policies, WHO recommendations, and donor requirements, particularly from PEPFAR and USDOS. The advisor will focus on various aspects of laboratory management, including quality management systems, diagnostic network optimization, biosafety, laboratory accreditation, and capacity strengthening. The role also emphasizes data-driven continuous quality improvement and aims to build sustainable institutional capacity within the indigenous prime partner. The advisor will work closely with clinical staff, laboratory specialists, and local agencies to ensure the effective implementation of laboratory services across supported health facilities, ultimately improving access to quality-assured diagnostic services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Technical Advisor will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including:
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in medical laboratory sciences with over 12 years of relevant experience, or a doctorate degree in laboratory sciences with a minimum of 11 years of relevant experience. Additionally, candidates should have at least 7 years of experience supporting HIV, TB, and/or Malaria laboratory programs. A certification/license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is required. Experience in supporting donor-funded programs such as PEPFAR, USDOS, CDC, and Global Fund is essential. Candidates should also demonstrate experience in implementing Quality Management Systems and familiarity with ISO 15189 implementation and laboratory accreditation initiatives. Experience working with indigenous organizations and local capacity strengthening is highly desirable.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master’s degree in medical laboratory sciences or a doctorate degree in laboratory sciences. Candidates should have extensive knowledge and training in laboratory management, quality assurance systems, and laboratory analysis techniques. A strong understanding of health and development programs, particularly in the context of HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria, is also necessary.
Experience:
The position requires significant experience, specifically over 12 years for candidates with a Master’s degree or 11 years for those with a doctorate. At least 7 years of this experience should be directly related to supporting laboratory programs for HIV, TB, and malaria. Candidates should have a proven track record in managing laboratory services, particularly in health facility-based settings, and experience in project development, planning, and facilitating technical training is essential.
Languages:
Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory, as the role involves communication with donors, government officials, and other stakeholders. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not explicitly required.
Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and involves significant travel within Nigeria, estimated at 45% of the time. The expected hiring salary range for this role is indexed to USD 19,743 - 25,000 for annual gross salary, which includes basic and allowances. FHI 360 is committed to providing a safe environment for all employees and beneficiaries, adhering to safeguarding principles and policies. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, or disability.
FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization that aims to improve lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development. Established in 1980, FHI 360 has grown to employ over 4,000 staff members and operates in more than 60 countries worldwide. The organization focuses on various sectors, including health, education, and economic development, and is committed to addressing the needs of vulnerable populations through evidence-based programs and partnerships.
Job Overview:
The Senior Technical Advisor for Laboratory Services plays a crucial role in providing strategic and technical leadership to enhance laboratory systems and services within the HIV, TB, and Malaria programs. This position is vital for ensuring that laboratory services comply with national policies, WHO recommendations, and donor requirements, particularly from PEPFAR and USDOS. The advisor will focus on various aspects of laboratory management, including quality management systems, diagnostic network optimization, biosafety, laboratory accreditation, and capacity strengthening. The role also emphasizes data-driven continuous quality improvement and aims to build sustainable institutional capacity within the indigenous prime partner. The advisor will work closely with clinical staff, laboratory specialists, and local agencies to ensure the effective implementation of laboratory services across supported health facilities, ultimately improving access to quality-assured diagnostic services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Technical Advisor will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including:
- Providing strategic technical oversight for laboratory components of HIV, TB, and Malaria programs in designated zones.
- Coordinating the design, planning, and implementation of laboratory components of HIV/AIDS care and treatment.
- Improving laboratory governance and leadership.
- Strengthening specimen transportation networks and equipment management systems.
- Supporting laboratory supply chain management and inventory management systems.
- Enhancing laboratory information systems (LIS) and promoting laboratory-clinical interface improvements.
- Guiding the indigenous prime in strengthening laboratory systems in line with national strategic plans.
- Ensuring high-quality laboratory services across supported health facilities.
- Providing technical guidance for laboratory network strengthening and diagnostic optimization. 1
- Supporting the implementation of innovative laboratory technologies and digital solutions. 1
- Leading the implementation and continuous improvement of laboratory Quality Management Systems (QMS). 1
- Supporting laboratories in implementing ISO 15189 requirements and national quality standards. 1
- Strengthening internal quality control (IQC), external quality assessment (EQA), and proficiency testing programs. 1
- Guiding laboratories through SLMTA/SLIPTA implementation and accreditation readiness. 1
- Promoting continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives and developing guidelines related to laboratory services for TB, malaria, and opportunistic infections. 1
- Monitoring laboratory performance indicators and analyzing laboratory quality data. 1
- Preparing technical reports for donors and government, documenting best practices and lessons learned. 1
- Collaborating with Federal and State Ministries of Health and engaging with implementing partners and donors. 1
- Participating in technical working groups and representing FHI 360 during laboratory technical meetings. 2
- Mentoring laboratory managers and personnel, conducting competency assessments, and facilitating on-site mentoring and supportive supervision.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in medical laboratory sciences with over 12 years of relevant experience, or a doctorate degree in laboratory sciences with a minimum of 11 years of relevant experience. Additionally, candidates should have at least 7 years of experience supporting HIV, TB, and/or Malaria laboratory programs. A certification/license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is required. Experience in supporting donor-funded programs such as PEPFAR, USDOS, CDC, and Global Fund is essential. Candidates should also demonstrate experience in implementing Quality Management Systems and familiarity with ISO 15189 implementation and laboratory accreditation initiatives. Experience working with indigenous organizations and local capacity strengthening is highly desirable.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master’s degree in medical laboratory sciences or a doctorate degree in laboratory sciences. Candidates should have extensive knowledge and training in laboratory management, quality assurance systems, and laboratory analysis techniques. A strong understanding of health and development programs, particularly in the context of HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria, is also necessary.
Experience:
The position requires significant experience, specifically over 12 years for candidates with a Master’s degree or 11 years for those with a doctorate. At least 7 years of this experience should be directly related to supporting laboratory programs for HIV, TB, and malaria. Candidates should have a proven track record in managing laboratory services, particularly in health facility-based settings, and experience in project development, planning, and facilitating technical training is essential.
Languages:
Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory, as the role involves communication with donors, government officials, and other stakeholders. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not explicitly required.
Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and involves significant travel within Nigeria, estimated at 45% of the time. The expected hiring salary range for this role is indexed to USD 19,743 - 25,000 for annual gross salary, which includes basic and allowances. FHI 360 is committed to providing a safe environment for all employees and beneficiaries, adhering to safeguarding principles and policies. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, or disability.
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