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 operates in over 60 countries and has a workforce of more than 4,000 employees. 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 - Laboratory Services is responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership to enhance laboratory systems and services within the framework of HIV, TB, and Malaria programs. This role involves ensuring that laboratory services comply with national policies, WHO recommendations, and donor requirements, particularly those set by PEPFAR and USDOS. The advisor will focus on improving laboratory quality management systems, optimizing diagnostic networks, ensuring biosafety and biosecurity, and promoting laboratory accreditation and quality assurance. The position also emphasizes capacity strengthening and data-driven continuous quality improvement, aiming to build sustainable institutional capacity within the indigenous prime partner.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Technical Advisor will oversee the laboratory components of HIV, TB, and Malaria programs, coordinating with state and community-level project staff, laboratory specialists, and local agencies. Key responsibilities include improving laboratory governance, strengthening specimen transportation networks, enhancing equipment management systems, and supporting laboratory supply chain management. The advisor will also work on strengthening inventory management systems, laboratory information systems, and promoting improvements in the laboratory-clinical interface. Additionally, the advisor will provide technical guidance for laboratory network strengthening, implement innovative laboratory technologies, and assist in capacity building for laboratory services. The role includes leading the implementation of laboratory Quality Management Systems (QMS), supporting laboratories in meeting ISO 15189 requirements, and ensuring the implementation of corrective and preventive actions. The advisor will also mentor laboratory managers, develop training curricula, and facilitate on-site mentoring and supportive supervision. Furthermore, the advisor will analyze laboratory quality data, prepare technical reports, and engage with various stakeholders, including Federal and State Ministries of Health and implementing partners.
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. A certification/license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is required. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience supporting HIV, TB, and/or Malaria laboratory programs, as well as experience with donor-funded programs such as PEPFAR, USDOS, CDC, and Global Fund. Demonstrated experience in implementing Quality Management Systems and familiarity with ISO 15189 implementation is essential. Experience in managing laboratory quality improvement projects and working with indigenous organizations is also required.
Educational Background:
The position requires a Master’s degree in medical laboratory sciences or a doctorate degree in laboratory sciences. The educational background should be complemented by extensive experience in laboratory services, particularly in the context of HIV, TB, and Malaria programs.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 11 to 12 years of relevant experience in laboratory services, with at least 7 years specifically supporting laboratory programs related to HIV, TB, and Malaria. Experience in managing laboratory services, particularly in health facility settings, and familiarity with quality assurance systems is crucial. Additionally, experience in project development, planning, and facilitating technical training is highly desirable.
Languages:
Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory, including strong presentation and training skills. Knowledge of local languages may be advantageous but is not explicitly required.
Additional Notes:
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. The organization considers various factors when determining the offer amount, including relevant years of experience and education, internal equity, market pay, and budget constraints. The position may require travel within Nigeria up to 45% of the time. 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 operates in over 60 countries and has a workforce of more than 4,000 employees. 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 - Laboratory Services is responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership to enhance laboratory systems and services within the framework of HIV, TB, and Malaria programs. This role involves ensuring that laboratory services comply with national policies, WHO recommendations, and donor requirements, particularly those set by PEPFAR and USDOS. The advisor will focus on improving laboratory quality management systems, optimizing diagnostic networks, ensuring biosafety and biosecurity, and promoting laboratory accreditation and quality assurance. The position also emphasizes capacity strengthening and data-driven continuous quality improvement, aiming to build sustainable institutional capacity within the indigenous prime partner.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Technical Advisor will oversee the laboratory components of HIV, TB, and Malaria programs, coordinating with state and community-level project staff, laboratory specialists, and local agencies. Key responsibilities include improving laboratory governance, strengthening specimen transportation networks, enhancing equipment management systems, and supporting laboratory supply chain management. The advisor will also work on strengthening inventory management systems, laboratory information systems, and promoting improvements in the laboratory-clinical interface. Additionally, the advisor will provide technical guidance for laboratory network strengthening, implement innovative laboratory technologies, and assist in capacity building for laboratory services. The role includes leading the implementation of laboratory Quality Management Systems (QMS), supporting laboratories in meeting ISO 15189 requirements, and ensuring the implementation of corrective and preventive actions. The advisor will also mentor laboratory managers, develop training curricula, and facilitate on-site mentoring and supportive supervision. Furthermore, the advisor will analyze laboratory quality data, prepare technical reports, and engage with various stakeholders, including Federal and State Ministries of Health and implementing partners.
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. A certification/license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is required. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience supporting HIV, TB, and/or Malaria laboratory programs, as well as experience with donor-funded programs such as PEPFAR, USDOS, CDC, and Global Fund. Demonstrated experience in implementing Quality Management Systems and familiarity with ISO 15189 implementation is essential. Experience in managing laboratory quality improvement projects and working with indigenous organizations is also required.
Educational Background:
The position requires a Master’s degree in medical laboratory sciences or a doctorate degree in laboratory sciences. The educational background should be complemented by extensive experience in laboratory services, particularly in the context of HIV, TB, and Malaria programs.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 11 to 12 years of relevant experience in laboratory services, with at least 7 years specifically supporting laboratory programs related to HIV, TB, and Malaria. Experience in managing laboratory services, particularly in health facility settings, and familiarity with quality assurance systems is crucial. Additionally, experience in project development, planning, and facilitating technical training is highly desirable.
Languages:
Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory, including strong presentation and training skills. Knowledge of local languages may be advantageous but is not explicitly required.
Additional Notes:
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. The organization considers various factors when determining the offer amount, including relevant years of experience and education, internal equity, market pay, and budget constraints. The position may require travel within Nigeria up to 45% of the time. 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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