Senior Technical Advisor - Laboratory Services (Lagos)

About this role

The role is a senior technical leadership position overseeing laboratory services for HIV, TB and malaria programs in Nigeria, with a focus on quality management, diagnostic networks, biosafety, accreditation, and capacity strengthening. It targets individuals with substantial laboratory leadership experience who can work with an indigenous prime partner to align activities with national policies, WHO guidance and donor requirements. The employer, FHI 360, is a nonprofit organisation implementing health and development projects across Nigeria and other countries, aiming to improve health outcomes through research, partnerships and capacity building. The role includes providing strategic oversight, guiding laboratory improvements, and ensuring high-quality services across supported facilities. It also involves mentoring staff, coordinating with government and partners, and reporting to senior project leadership.

What you would do

• Provide strategic technical oversight for laboratory components of HIV, TB and malaria programs in designated zones.
• Plan, design and implement laboratory components of HIV/AIDS care and treatment with project staff and local authorities.
• Strengthen laboratory governance, specimen transport, equipment management, and supply chain systems.
• Support laboratory information systems and data-driven quality improvement.
• Lead implementation of Laboratory Quality Management Systems and ISO 15189 readiness.
• Promote internal and external quality control, proficiency testing and CAPA.
• Guide laboratories through SLMTA/SLIPTA processes and accreditation readiness.
• Develop guidelines and tools for quality assurance and care in TB, malaria and opportunistic infections.
• Strengthen viral load, EID, HIV rapid testing, CD4, GeneXpert, TB culture and drug susceptibility testing services.
• Mentor laboratory managers, conduct competency assessments and support capacity building.

What they are asking for

• Master's degree in medical laboratory sciences (or doctorate in laboratory sciences) with 11–12+ years of relevant experience.
• At least 7 years' experience supporting HIV, TB or malaria laboratory programs.
• Certification/licence to practice as a medical laboratory scientist.
• Experience with donor-funded programs (PEPFAR, USDOS, CDC, Global Fund) and quality management systems.
• Experience implementing ISO 15189 and laboratory accreditation initiatives; familiarity with DHIS and LIMS.
• Capability to lead project development, planning and technical training; strong collaboration with partners.
• Knowledge of HIV, TB and malaria laboratory management and diagnostics; capacity strengthening experience.

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