Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization that focuses on improving lives through integrated, locally driven solutions in health and development. Established in 1980, FHI 360 operates in over 60 countries and employs more than 4,000 staff members worldwide. The organization is dedicated to addressing the world's most pressing challenges, including health, education, and economic development, by leveraging evidence-based approaches and innovative solutions.
Job Overview:
The Senior Technical Advisor for Laboratory Services is tasked with providing strategic and technical leadership to enhance laboratory systems and services within the HIV, TB, and Malaria programs. This role is critical in ensuring that laboratory services comply with national policies, WHO guidelines, and donor requirements, particularly those set by 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 building. The position 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 have a comprehensive set of responsibilities, 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, at least 7 years of experience supporting HIV, TB, and/or Malaria laboratory programs is required. Certification or license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is mandatory. Experience in supporting donor-funded programs such as PEPFAR, USDOS, CDC, and Global Fund is essential. Candidates should 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 also necessary.
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. The candidate should have extensive knowledge and training in laboratory management, quality assurance systems, and relevant laboratory techniques and assays related to HIV, TB, and Malaria.
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 in supporting laboratory programs related to HIV, TB, and/or Malaria. Proven experience in project development, planning, and facilitating technical training is also essential, alongside familiarity with the Nigerian public health system and NGOs.
Languages:
Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory, including strong presentation and training skills. Knowledge of local languages may be beneficial but is 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 between USD 19,743 and 25,000 annually, which includes basic salary and allowances. FHI 360 is committed to providing a safe work environment and adheres to safeguarding principles, ensuring protection against abuse and exploitation. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization that focuses on improving lives through integrated, locally driven solutions in health and development. Established in 1980, FHI 360 operates in over 60 countries and employs more than 4,000 staff members worldwide. The organization is dedicated to addressing the world's most pressing challenges, including health, education, and economic development, by leveraging evidence-based approaches and innovative solutions.
Job Overview:
The Senior Technical Advisor for Laboratory Services is tasked with providing strategic and technical leadership to enhance laboratory systems and services within the HIV, TB, and Malaria programs. This role is critical in ensuring that laboratory services comply with national policies, WHO guidelines, and donor requirements, particularly those set by 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 building. The position 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 have a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including:
- Providing strategic technical oversight for laboratory components of HIV, TB, and Malaria programs.
- Coordinating the design, planning, and implementation of laboratory components in collaboration with state and community-level project staff.
- 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.
- Ensuring the implementation of high-quality laboratory services across health facilities.
- Providing technical guidance for laboratory network strengthening and diagnostic optimization.
- Supporting the implementation of innovative laboratory technologies and digital solutions. 1
- Leading the continuous improvement of laboratory Quality Management Systems (QMS) and supporting laboratories in meeting ISO 15189 requirements. 1
- Strengthening internal quality control (IQC) and external quality assessment (EQA) programs. 1
- Guiding laboratories through accreditation readiness and promoting continuous quality improvement initiatives. 1
- Developing guidelines and tools for monitoring and quality assurance of laboratory services. 1
- Strengthening viral load testing systems and improving Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) services. 1
- Supporting HIV rapid testing quality assurance and strengthening CD4 and HIV diagnostic services. 1
- Monitoring laboratory performance indicators and analyzing laboratory quality data. 1
- Collaborating with Federal and State Ministries of Health and engaging with implementing partners and donors. 1
- Representing FHI 360 during laboratory technical meetings and fostering collaboration with indigenous partners. 1
- Mentoring laboratory managers and personnel, conducting competency assessments, and facilitating training.
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, at least 7 years of experience supporting HIV, TB, and/or Malaria laboratory programs is required. Certification or license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is mandatory. Experience in supporting donor-funded programs such as PEPFAR, USDOS, CDC, and Global Fund is essential. Candidates should 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 also necessary.
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. The candidate should have extensive knowledge and training in laboratory management, quality assurance systems, and relevant laboratory techniques and assays related to HIV, TB, and Malaria.
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 in supporting laboratory programs related to HIV, TB, and/or Malaria. Proven experience in project development, planning, and facilitating technical training is also essential, alongside familiarity with the Nigerian public health system and NGOs.
Languages:
Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory, including strong presentation and training skills. Knowledge of local languages may be beneficial but is 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 between USD 19,743 and 25,000 annually, which includes basic salary and allowances. FHI 360 is committed to providing a safe work environment and adheres to safeguarding principles, ensuring protection against abuse and exploitation. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
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