The People-to-People Health Foundation, Nigeria (PPHFN) is currently seeking several positions to support the USAID-funded Nigeria Tuberculosis Local Organization Network (TB-LON) to address the critical gaps of the comprehensive Tuberculosis (TB) program in Nigeria. TB-LON Nigeria will focus on locally generated solutions to provide TB prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and notification, while addressing stigma and discrimination. The TB-LON Nigeria activity will expand provision of and increase access to TB services among formal and informal health providers by engaging the private sector, umbrella and local chapters of health and allied professional organizations, faith-based institutions, communities and civil society. This new business model for TB will help achieve USAID/Nigeria’s development objective of a healthier, more educated population in targeted states through utilization of quality health services in target areas and population groups.
SENIOR LABORATORY ADVISER (SLA): The SLA will promote the overall coordination and implementation of TB Laboratory and diagnostic network activities in the project working in close collaboration with the National and State TB Programs. S/he will have the capacity to mentor and train national, state and local government laboratory staff in the management of laboratory services, laboratory data management, quality assurance and diagnostics. S/he will have experience in strengthening diagnostic networks including supporting elements, such as specimen transport, biosafety, supervision, mentorship and quality assurance. S/he will have knowledge of mycobacteriology laboratory work, solid and liquid culture and/or other TB diagnostics. The SLA will have working expert knowledge of laboratory and diagnostic network for TB. S/he will lead, develop, oversee and coordinate innovative strategies, required to strengthen and improve the efficiency of the sample referral networks in the TB LON region.
S/he will have the following qualifications and experience:
Educational Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or a related field with a related Master’s degree or a minimum of 7 years relevant TB lab and TB control experience with a bachelor’s degree.
Professional Experience/Requirements:
· Seven (7) years of relevant TB laboratory, TB control and diagnostic network experience, at state or regional level.
How to apply:
All applications must be submitted on or before 7th of January 2020. Candidates can submit their application online https://projecthope.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/569?c=…
Interested candidates can also forward their resume CV/Résumé, and Cover Letter to the HR Manager at HR@pphfnigeria.org with cc: to pphf.nigeria@gmail.com
Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted. No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.
Thank you very much for your interest.
HR Manager
source: https://jobcenternigeria.com/senior-laboratory-adviser-sla-reliefweb/
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