Laboratory Advisor at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

Challenge TB
KNCV is the lead partner in Challenge TB (CTB), the new USAID-funded 5-year global program to decrease TB mortality and morbidity in high burdened countries. We lead an international consortium with eight partner organizations: American Thoracic Society (ATS), Family Health International (FHI 360). Interactive Research & Development (IRD), Japanese Anti Tuberculosis Foundation (JATA), Management Sciences for Health (MSH), Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH), The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), and the World Health Organization. The project in Nigeria will be for a period of 16 months supporting 12 states in Nigeria for quality implementation of TB program.

The overarching strategic objectives of Challenge TB are to improve access to quality patient centered care for TB, TB/HIV, and MDR-TB services; to prevent transmission and disease progression; to strengthen TB platforms.

Purpose of the position and organizational position

• The Laboratory Advisor will work in close collaboration with States' laboratory quality assurance officers in ensuring effective and quality laboratory services in selected LGAs.

The job includes among others:

• Support assessment of Lab services in the selected states/LGA's;
• Liaise with State Quality Assurance Officer in facilitating quality expansion of microscopy & GeneXpert;
• Supervise in close collaboration wth QA officer and LGATBLS all laboratory services;
• In collaboration with National Reference Laboratories, ensure retrieval of all culture results and ensure documentation on patients' records;
• Reports to Senior Program Manager.

Specific Requirements

• A Degree in the Medical Sciences - MBBS/MB.Bch or Laboratory Sciences (an MPH would be an advantage) and a minimum of 5 years experience in TB and/or HIV programs
• Experience as laboratory quality assurance officer or laboratory manager
• Experience in working with: HIV & TB program; USAID projects or any development partner
• Strong coordination, planning, and supervisory skills.
• Competent with laboratory operational plan development, implementation and evaluation of results.
• Strong coordination and planning skills.

Common Requirements for the Position

• Excellent written n verbal English language skills
• Self starter, team player, dynamic, solid open, flexible, absolute integrity, organisational awareness
• Understanding of cultural differences

What does KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Offers

• A fixed-term contract for 15 months, with the intention to extend the contract based in availability of funding:
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
• A highly-motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues
• A salary dependent upon education and relevant working experience.
• KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own Employment Conditions Scheme
• Full-time employment consist of 40 houses per week