Field Laboratory Advisor at Axios Foundation

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate coordination with National Integrated Specimen Referral Network (N1SRN) state and IP level structures (State NISRN Focal Person, IP Lab Technical Directors, and Testing Lab. Directors).
• Ensure smooth implementation and ensure that any issues related to specimen transport logistics are logged and addressed, in line with technical direction and oversight provided by GHSC-PSM.
• Support and supervise the State Laboratory Coordinators in the assigned region.
• Ensure that field reports are timely, quality assured and in conformance to the project deliverables.
• Carry out periodic field support visits to the states and give technical assistance to ensure proper implementation of project activities.
• Review field reports to ensure accuracy and continuous quality improvement.
• Respond to GHSC-PSM requests and queries with respect to field activities.
• Provide leadership to the State Laboratory Coordinators to ensure harmonious working relationship with the State NiRSN Stakeholders.
• Ensure that all incidents are promptly reported, investigated and resolved through corrective and preventive action management approach.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor degrees in Medical Laboratory Science.
• Holder of Microbiology Degree with experience in health commodities logistics can also apply.
• Master in Public Health or equivalent is desirable.
• 5 - 10 years of relevant experience.
• Registered with MLSCN.
• Knowledge of packaging, handling and transportation of temperature sensitive and biological products.
• Knowledge of supply chain management and logistics.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Commodity Logistics or Health Commodity Logistics.
• Capacity to support health systems strengthening.
• Intermediate/Advanced Computer Skills to include the use of MS Office packages and Inventory Management Software.
• Ability to multi task, set priorities and work independently.
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in written and oral English.