Senior Technical Advisor - Laboratory Services (Cross River)

About this role

The role is for a Senior Technical Advisor for Laboratory Services in Cross River, Nigeria. It provides strategic and technical leadership to strengthen laboratory systems within HIV, TB and malaria programmes, ensuring alignment with national policies, WHO guidance and donor requirements. The position focuses on quality management, diagnostic network optimisation, biosafety, accreditation, capacity building and data-driven improvement, working with an indigenous prime partner to build sustainable local capacity. Key duties include supervising field lab staff, coordinating complex lab programs with international partners, using data to drive quality improvement, and supporting laboratory quality systems, networks, supply chains and governance. The role requires collaboration with national and state health authorities and mentorship of laboratory managers and personnel to achieve accreditation readiness and program goals.

What you would do

• Supervise and mentor field laboratory staff at state offices
• Facilitate and manage complex collaborative laboratory programs with international partners
• Use data for continuous quality improvement and monitor laboratory performance indicators
• Strengthen GeneXpert services and malaria rapid diagnostic test quality systems
• Improve equipment management and inventory systems
• Strengthen specimen transportation networks and laboratory supply chains
• Provide technical guidance for laboratory network strengthening and diagnostic optimisation
• Support laboratories in ISO 15189 implementation and national quality standards
• Guide laboratories through SLMTA/SLIPTA accreditation readiness and quality improvement activities
• Represent FHI 360 in laboratory technical meetings and provide strategic oversight for HIV, TB and malaria laboratory components

What they are asking for

• Master's Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences (or Doctorate in Laboratory Sciences) with extensive relevant experience
• Minimum 11–12 years of relevant experience in HIV, TB and/or malaria laboratory programmes
• Experience with donor-funded programs (PEPFAR, USDOS, CDC, Global Fund) and laboratory quality improvement projects
• Certification/licensing to practice as a medical laboratory scientist
• Proven experience implementing Quality Management Systems and ISO 15189
• Ability to travel within Nigeria up to 45% of time
• Strong English communication, training and presentation skills
• Knowledge of laboratory quality assurance, DHIS/LIMS, and laboratory governance
• Experience coordinating with national and state health authorities and indigenous partners
• Familiarity with laboratory accreditation processes and capacity strengthening

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