The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) is an organisation charged with the responsibility of facilitating the development and management of the policies and strategies of all sectors to ensure the human, financial and organizational resources to support the successful execution of the national HIV/AIDS response programme in Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Consultant – Technical Specialist (Laboratory Systems)
Locations: Abia and Taraba
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting Line: Global Fund Technical Advisor – Laboratory Systems, NACA C19RM/HIV
Role Summary
- Support the GF/Technical Advisor – Lab Systems NACA C19RM/HIV Project to provide operational and technical support and guidance to 2 State Technical Specialists on implementation of the pilot integrated specimen referral in Abia and Taraba states.
Job Description
- Maintain a weekly and monthly record of the number of samples transported, results retrieved from PCR and GeneXpert Labs, disease reference laboratories and GeneXpert functionality status for the periodic NiSRN Stakeholder meetings.
- Submit quarterly, monthly, and weekly reports on pilot implementation data, achievements and performance improvement plans along with the state (Abia, Taraba) NiSRN officers.
- Lead the continued discussions on interoperability between NACA, Stakeholders and NIPOST on eN-LIS and NIPOST tracking system/database for the collection of real time data and tracking of all NiSRN sample and result transport activities.
- Support the review of national strategic plans, SOPs, Guidelines, checklists, Operational documents, and data reporting templates that guide integrated specimen referral network operations.
- Provide support in the collection of laboratory logistics data using national HIV/AIDS and TB laboratory logistics tools that can inform resupplies, quantification, funding and procurement decisions.
- Responsible for building and the maintenance of a NiSRN facility list database of supported health facilities in the integrated specimen referral network for Viral load, EID/DBS, CD4, sputum and other specimens.
- Review invoices submitted by the sample transport organization by State Technical Specialists and ensure that their invoicing is in strict compliance with organizational, Donors and contractual requirements.
- Perform other tasks as directed by GF/Technical Advisor – Lab Systems NACA C19RM/HIV Project
- Support the achievement of the overall pilot goals as required to ensure good outcomes.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized university.
- Registered Member of Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)
- An advanced degree in Health or a Supply Chain-related field will be an added advantage
- At least 7 years of experience in designing and implementing laboratory transport systems.
- Experience working on a Global Fund or donor-funded project is an added advantage
- Strong analytical skills, advanced knowledge of the use of Microsoft suites, fluency in English, as well as presentation skills are required
- Ability to multitask with meaningful engagement of stakeholders to resolve challenges
- Strong analytical skills and expertise in laboratory system evaluations, particularly in specimen transportation.
- Strong knowledge of disease control programs and public health laboratory issues in low- and middle-income countries.
- Additional skills in cost analysis and GIS are preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Salary
N1,216,000 per month.
Application Closing Date
25th June, 2025; 12:00 PM.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their detailed CV in English to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the email.
And
Submit two copies of CV, enclosed and sealed in one (1) single outer envelope and clearly marked at the topmost right corner “Engagement of Consultants to Support Implementation of the Pilot Integrated Specimen Referral, Using Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) in Abia and Taraba States” and the Name, Address, Email and Phone Number of the Consultant boldly written at the back of the envelope to:
Head Procurement,
National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA),
Ground Floor Room 1.0,
No. 3 Zinguinchor Street, Beside AEDC Office, Wuse Zone 4,
Abuja (FCT).
Note: The submission (s) received will be opened immediately after closing at NACA Conference Room in the presence of consultants that choose to attend.
