• Application Deadline:
• Position: Clinical Microbiologist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship


• Experience 7 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare  , NGO/Non-Profit 
  

About the role:

The Advisor will lead the project's strategy to strengthen public and private lab capacities in AMR diagnostics and sample testing, and in AMR data recording and reporting, as well as external quality assurance (EQA), especially at subnational levels. The Advisor will develop and oversee a mentorship strategy and be responsible for strengthening approaches, tools, SOPs and capacities of lab personnel. 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.