The Senior Technical Advisor-Laboratory services lead the development and successful implementation of project workplans and achievement of targets and deliverables. Provides technical, management and financial leadership to projects. Leads communications, coordination, and reporting with partners for projects. Provides technical assistance to strengthen laboratory systems including point-of-care services. Oversees planning, conducting, and reporting laboratory audits. Supervises and provides technical guidance and mentorship to staff. S/he will provide support to PRs/SRs in specific target states to improve the quality of laboratory services available in health facilities in line with National guidelines.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and technical support related to the laboratory services and management component of HIV/AIDS care and treatment in the designated zones for the Nigeria bilateral project.
• Coordinate the design, planning and implementation of the laboratory component of HIV/AIDS care and treatment, including ART, in collaboration with state and community level project clinical staff, laboratory specialists and state and local agencies in Nigeria.
• Provides technical and programmatic expertise in diagnostics, quality management systems, SLMTA/SLIPTA and other laboratory standards.
• Leads the development and facilitation of training to diagnostic facilities and reports on the effectiveness of such training.
• Oversees conduct of assessments to diagnostic facilities and lead the follow-up of corrective and preventive actions and quality improvement initiatives.
• Oversees internal audits and accreditation activities and other quality control functions/ activities, in collaboration with the state team, of the labs, including quality control inspections schedules and the collection of quality control records; ensure the availability of high-quality documentation.
• Develop quality control and quality assurance systems in collaboration with existing personnel and systems and ensures related documentation, training and monitoring Review and monitor QA and QC activities of the Laboratory to determine conformance with established policies, national regulations, and accreditation requirements.
• Leads efforts to prepare laboratories for accreditation locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally recognized accreditation bodies. 
• Leads implementation and monitoring efforts that enhance diagnostic components such as specimen referral, supply chain, equipment management, expansion of point-of-care diagnostic services, Quality Management System, biosafety, and biosecurity.
• Leads the development and successful implementation of project workplans and budgets.
• Supervises and provides technical guidance and mentorship to staff for laboratory services at the designated states of activity implementation and other settings as appropriate.
• Liaises with external stakeholders and partners.
• Manages and monitors systems, services, and staff to achieve project goals.
• Supports and oversees the preparation of timely and accurate technical and financial reports including budgets.
• Leads or supports business development efforts relating to diagnostics.
• Develop lessons learned from activities related to laboratory services and management for HIV/AIDS care and treatment and apply these lessons to improve both existing programs and the design of new programs Remain informed on new findings in the field of laboratory technology that relate to HIV/AIDS, OI, malaria care and treatment by reviewing current literature, and draw implications from research for program activities.
• Develops concept papers, abstracts, manuscripts and research papers to improve and or extend existing laboratory activities.
• Support the Associate Director in managing the FHI 360 Laboratory Services Department, defining strategies, goals, objectives and working plan, and monitoring their implementation.
• Supervise and mentor other FHI360 lab staff both at the state and field level to improve and maintain high standards of performance in all their local laboratory activities.
• Play a key role in facilitating and maintaining complex collaborative lab programs with international partners Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with clinical laboratory functions and quality management systems for labs.
• Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically
• Experience in the management of laboratory services, particularly health facility-based services, including quality assurance systems, laboratory analysis, and interpretation and reporting techniques based on best practices, quality management practices and safe work practices.
• Excellent working knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques for the following categories of assays: HIV rapid and confirmatory testing, CD4/CD8, HIV viral load, HIV DNA qualitative test, HIV viral resistance (genotype and phenotype)
• Good working knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques for the microscopic identification and culturing of different TB species, and drug resistance tuberculosis (MDR-TB)
• Knowledge of District Health Information System (DHIS) and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and training skills.
• Ability to work well with others and develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, project collaborators, subcontractors and consultants.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills. And the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of national and international regulations with quality assurance, laboratory standards and guidelines.
• Knowledge of USAID and PEPFAR funded programs.
• Supervisory or management experience required. 
• Must be able to work independently, and as part of a management team.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections.
• Ability to represent FHI360 to donors, government officials and the NGO community.
• Ability to manage and complete numerous tasks with a high degree of organization and meet deadlines with strong attention to consistency, detail, and quality.
• Prior work experience in a non- governmental organization (NGO). 
• Familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• Well-developed computer skills
• Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Master’s degree in medical laboratory sciences, with 7 to 9 years of relevant experience
• Or doctorate degree in laboratory sciences, with 5 to 7 years of relevant experience
• BA/BS in medical laboratory sciences with 9-11 years of relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a laboratory setting of which 3 must be on an HIV laboratory management donor-funded program.
• Certification/license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is required.

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The Strategic Information (SI) Advisor will serve as a key technical resource at the state level, providing hands-on support in the implementation, monitoring, evaluation, analysis, and reporting of HIV program activities under the ECEWS ACE-5 project. Operating under the strategic guidance of the Director, MEL, the SI Advisor will lead the delivery of SI-related support to state and facility teams, community-based partners, and relevant stakeholders to strengthen data systems, improve data use for decision-making, and ensure alignment with USAID, PEPFAR, and Government of Nigeria (GoN) priorities.

The Advisor will support the development and implementation of state-level knowledge management tools, contribute to improving data quality and information systems, and work closely with program teams to drive data-driven planning, adaptive programming, and performance monitoring.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance to the state project team, partners, and health facilities in strengthening monitoring and evaluation systems, ensuring timely and quality data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Support the design and implementation of state-level monitoring plans, including indicator definitions, data flow processes, reporting timelines, and responsibilities across implementing partners.
• Lead the review and validation of program data from multiple sources (facility, community, EMR, DHIS2, NDR, RADET and NDARS) to support strategic planning, program performance tracking, and reporting requirements.
• Provide technical inputs into the development of dashboards, visualizations, briefs, and other knowledge products to facilitate use of data by stakeholders and program teams.
• Support capacity building of health facility staff, CBOs, and implementing partners on data management, quality improvement, and use of data for decision-making.
• Support implementation of Total Quality Leadership and Accountability (TQLA) activities in the state, including coordination of situation room meetings, performance reviews, and data-driven action plans.
• Facilitate effective data triangulation between service delivery and M&E indicators across thematic areas (HTS, ART, TB/HIV, PrEP, PMTCT, HIVST, Logistics, etc.) to inform program interventions.
• Provide technical support for timely and accurate submission of daily performance trackers, High-Frequency Reporting (HFR), quarterly reports, and other USAID/PEPFAR reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with MEL and technical leads to conduct periodic performance analyses, identify trends, synthesize findings, and recommend improvements in programming.
• Participate in the documentation and dissemination of best practices, success stories, and lessons learned to inform continuous program improvement.
• Maintain close collaboration with state government counterparts and contribute to improving integration with national and state-level health information systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Demonstrated expertise in monitoring, evaluation, and learning in HIV/AIDS or public health programs, particularly at the subnational level.
• Strong knowledge of Nigeria’s health information systems (e.g., DHIS2, NDR, LAMISPlus, RADET, EMR and NDARS platforms) and M&E requirements of USAID/PEPFAR programs.
• Ability to synthesize and translate complex data sets into actionable insights and user-friendly formats for stakeholders, including dashboards, briefs, and presentations.
• Experience supporting M&E capacity building of health workers, CBOs, and partners, particularly in data quality assurance and evidence-based planning.
• Proficiency in data analytics and visualization using Microsoft Excel, Power BI, STATA, or related software.
• Knowledge of GIS and spatial analysis is desirable.
• Strong organizational, coordination, communication, and writing skills.
• Familiarity with the Lagos state health system and experience working with government counterparts and other implementing partners is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to travel within Lagos State and occasionally to other States as needed.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology, Geography and other related areas with 7-9 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation in international development related to HIV/AIDS comprehensive services with 5 years of practical or demonstrable experience in monitoring and evaluation or data management.
• BA/BS degree in Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology, Geography and other related areas with 9-11 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation in international development related to HIV/AIDS comprehensive services
• Experience in providing M&E support to programs working with priority populations.
• Previous experience working with USAID or PEPFAR-supported programs, including familiarity with USAID M&E reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to be the technical specialist and as the lead subject matter expert in monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex data analytics and visualization utilizing Microsoft Excel, Power Bi, STATA, Epi Info and/or other analytic software and to provide evidence-based recommendations accordingly.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of GIS and other tools to support geospatial display of data to target program interventions and resources.

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