Lab Systems Advisor at Management Sciences For Health - MSH

About the role:

The Advisor will lead the project's strategy for strengthening lab networks and systems and for engaging private sector labs in ARM surveillance. The Advisor will work closely with Nigerian laboratories and government to develop approaches, tools and systems, update policies. The Advisor will work with the Microbiologist and other stakeholders to develop and implement subnational lab mentorship programs to strengthen human and institutional capacities of labs to participate in AMR data collection, sample testing, data reporting. The Advisor will work closely with Nigerian laboratories and OHSC as well as with the project director and other senior technical staff. The Advisor will work primarily with human health labs but also with animal health labs

QUALIFICATIONS

• A postgraduate degree in microbiology; laboratory systems, or another related subject; PhD and/or MD preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience working in public health in Nigeria.
• Extensive experience working with OH/AMR surveillance and labs in Nigeria.
• Demonstrated knowledge of WHO AMR systems and practice standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and English language skills.