Job Openings at Marie Stopes

About the Role

• The Strategic Operations Team supports Nigeria and India (Social Marketing) the two largest country programmes accounting for 30% of MSI’s family planning impact (FP CYPs), 35% of SA/PAC cases, a complex grants portfolio amounting to £22m and £10m in Service Income.
• The aim is that these two country programmes will become the gold standard for performance in the partnership.
• Reporting to the Head of Strategic Operations Finance, the post holder will have the primary responsibility to analyse performance and ensure the integrity and accuracy of data reported by country programmes. The role will involve development of tools to support and improve commercial decisions to ensure these countries are making meaningful progress towards their agreed 2030 objectives.

About You

• We recruit talented, dynamic people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, all united by a belief in our mission and a focus on delivering measurable results. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a fully inclusive workplace, where everyone feels able to participate and contribute meaningfully. You must be open-minded, curious, resilient, and solutions-oriented, and committed to promoting equality, and safeguarding the welfare of team members and clients alike.

To perform this role, it is essential that you have the following skills:

• Advanced proficiency in excel
• Familiarity with BI systems, Q&A data query tools
• Strong quantitative and analytical competency.
• Ability to present complex financial and non-financial information to various differing stakeholders in a clear, concise, understandable, and compelling way

To perform this role, it is essential that you have the following experience:

• Experience working in a commercial, analytical or finance team for 3+ years
• Experience of working to tight deadlines and managing conflicting priorities

Desirable

• Experience of donor regulations, policies, and procedures and supporting effective donor-funded grant management
• Commercial mindset, understanding of the drivers of profitability
• Financial and programmatic management experience.
• Experience of International and multi-cultural organisation

Personal Attributes:

• We seek exceptional individuals who are aligned to MSI’s mission and entrepreneurial mindset.
• You must be a strong communicator, self-motivated and solutions-seeking, committed to driving social change in an environment that measures sustainable results and impact at an individual and global level.
• You must be able to work effectively with and across diverse teams and be comfortable with ambiguity.

For this role, we’re looking for an individual who is:

• Ability to manage a heavy and fluctuating workload.
• A self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to role-model inclusive and culturally sensitive attributes and behaviours
• Pro Choice.

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OBJECTIVES:

• This position reports tthe centre coordinator. The Laboratory Scientist at (MSI) is responsible for clientcentred clinical services and laboratory equipment maintenance. They ensure accurate testing, specimen storage, and compliance with protocols.
• The role involves building partnerships, maintaining confidentiality, and generating demand for MSI services. Strong communication and administrative skills are required tdocument communications, handle client complaints, and liaise with regulatory bodies. The Laboratory Scientist must hold a recognized clinical qualification, have post-graduation experience, and be licensed and registered with local clinical professional bodies. They should be motivated, empathetic, and capable of working independently.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partnership and network building Encourage a commitment taccommodating clients’ special needs such as flexibility of working.
• hours. Maintain strict privacy and confidentiality tgenerate demand for MSN services.
• Have a public relations and promotional role with colleagues, NHS and the general public. Timely collate and submit Laboratory reports tthe centre team. Monitor monthly client numbers and income generated and in collaboration with the centre teams.
• Make appropriate recommendations tmeet income tcost targets.
• Laboratory Scientist roles Welcoming, friendly, professional, and efficient atmosphere for all clients and visitor in the laboratory talways ensure client satisfaction.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment (including calibration) in a proper working condition and prompt
• report of any malfunction tthe centre coordinator.
• Keep record of stock, perform forecasts, and ensure reagents and other laboratory consumable do.
• not fall below minimum level Perform regular Quality control on laboratory reagents after supply and before use. Ensure specimen are obtained in the appropriate manner.
• Provide timely and accurate result. Ensure cervical smear specimens are stored and packaged correctly for transportation tthe
• approved cytology/pathology laboratory Maintain accurate records of all tests performed and the result of such tests. Keep abreast with and ensure that MSN complies with latest developments in laboratory testing.
• protocol in Nigeria Assist tprovide counselling on core MSN Clinical services in the Laboratory. Carry out any other lawful duties assigned by the Centre Coordinator. Make proper use of available information systems in MSI tfacilitate service delivery & trainings.
• Communication and administration Ensure formal communications with the various health partners are properly documented.
• Follow up on all client’s complaints relating tany of the MSN services and make.
• recommendations. Able tsign off on a lab result and take responsibility when there is an error in diagnosis.
• Liaise appropriately with the Council of Medical Laboratory Sciences of Nigeria and other relevant regulatory bodies during routine or periodic visits and assessments for QC standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 1 year’s post NYSC working experience in similar position.
• Must have a recognised clinical qualification in Medical Laboratory Science.
• Must be registered with a recognised local clinical professional body in Nigeria and of good Standing.
• Must be licenced and have a valid practicing licence. Must have requisite experience twork with minimum supervision.
• Relevant post-graduate qualification e.g. MBA, MSc, MA (desirable).
• Note: There are nrelocation allowances available for this position.