JOB OFFER, MSH, WEDNESDAY 19, JANUARY 2011

LABORATORY ADVISOR
GRADE: SENIOR
JOB ID: 11-340CLM
JOB LOCATION:
COUNTRY: NG
# OF POSITIONS: 2
CENTER/OFFICE: CLM – GENERAL
PROJECT/PROGRAM: PRO-ACT
APPLICATION DUE DATE: 2011-01-24
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
The objective of the Laboratory Advisor position is to provide technical leadership of the LMS ProACT laboratory program in a manner that strengthens integrated delivery of comprehensive HIV/AIDS and TB services in partnership with the State government and other partners, and leads to sustainable HIV/AIDS prevention and control efforts.
This position is based in Abuja.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Spearhead the strategic design and implementation of the LMS ProACT Laboratory program.
2. Serve as member of the Project Management Team responsible for overall project performance.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide technical input in the development of an integrated LMS ProACT project plan in collaboration with the Project Director, Deputy Director, Associate Directors, Advisors and State Teams.
2. Take lead in the development of high quality health laboratory systems in supported States that support delivery of comprehensive HIV/AIDS and TB prevention, care and treatment services.
3. Design and implement laboratory capacity building programs for State and Local government health workers.
4. Mentor and provide technical leadership and support to the State Laboratory Specialists and related staff.
5. Mainstream quality in the laboratory services provided by the project
6. Take programmatic responsibility for the functioning of the laboratory M&E system.
7. Advocate and champion increased use of laboratories diagnostics by the health system in the Nigeria.
8. Liaise with the National STD/AIDS Control Division, Logistics Advisor and AXIOS to establish an efficient supply chain management system for laboratory commodities.
9. Ensure timely relevant technical support to all implementing health facilities.
10. Represent MSH LMS ProACT project at the Federal level on matters of laboratory systems and services.
11. Liaise and network with relevant LMS ProACT partners and collaborators to improve MSH’s visibility, coordination of activities and promotion of shared advocacy agenda.
12. Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements and keep LMS senior management informed on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
13. Work with LMS ProACT management to document and publish best practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Post graduate degree in Medical Laboratory Science.
2. At least 5 years technical working experience in an automated HIV/AIDS laboratory and demonstrable capacity to operate a CD4, hematology and chemistry automated equipment.
3. At least 3 years experience managing an HIV/AIDS laboratory program with thorough understanding of health systems
4. Experience managing, supervising and teaching laboratory staff.
5. Experience with HIV/AIDS programs supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID and international agencies such as WHO and World Bank preferred, particularly those related to HCT, prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission, and care and treatment desirable
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills and fluency in English
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The LMS Prevention Organizational Systems AIDS Care and Treatment Project (ProACT) is a USAID-funded project managed by Management Sciences for Health (MSH). The goal of the project is to build the capacity of Nigeria’s public/private institutions and communities to strengthen sustainable systems for HIV/AIDS and TB service delivery. The project seeks to recruit highly creative and innovative individuals with cutting edge technical skills and integrity to fill this position.
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