Vacancies: Microbiologist/Laboratory Consultant, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria prevention, care and treatment, and social marketing, etc. ARFH offers professional opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration.
We seek application from qualified candidates for immediate employment for positions on various projects as follows: Microbiologist/Laboratory Consultant, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist on the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control programme in Abuja, Quality Improvement Advisor (Reproductive Health) on the Nigeria Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI); currently implementing in for cities; namely, Ibadan, Ilorin, Kaduna and Abuja with expansion to Benin and Zaria by September 2012; and Internal Auditor.
Position: Microbiologist/Laboratory Consultant – Abuja
Specific/Job Responsibilities:
- Provide overall technical leadership, guidance and support in the laboratory to implement high quality TB care and support activities at the State and Local Government Area (LGA) levels.
- Coordinate the design, planning and implementation of the laboratory components of the TB care and treatment programmes at the State and community levels.
- Provide technical assistance in capacity building for laboratory services at the health facilities and other settings at both the State and LGA levels.
- Conduct laboratory systems assessment and review of activities to evaluate the quality and consistence of laboratory standards practice at the State and LGA levels.
- Guide, supervise, coordinate and oversee the activities of zonal laboratory officers as well as work in close collaboration with the zonal M&E team to collect laboratory data and carry out data quality assessment.
- Ensure adequate information captured in DHIS on laboratory reagents and commodities.
- Develop guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, testing, monitoring and quality assurance of laboratory services for TB care and treatment in collaboration with laboratory technical staff at the zone.
- Develop quality control and quality assurance systems and ensure related documentation, training and monitoring.
- Document lessons learnt from activities related to laboratory services and management for TB care and treatment and apply these lessons to improve existing and programmes and design new ones.
- Remain informed on the new findings in the field of laboratory technology that relate to TB care and treatment by reviewing current literature and draw implications from the search for programme activities.
Qualifications:
- Candidates should possess a medical degree specializing in Microbiology or a Master’s degree in Laboratory Sciences or related field with 5 or more years post qualification work experience; including a minimum of 3 years experience in TB care and Treatment at clinical level.
- Also preferred are experiences in PCR technique and laboratory TB activities A PhD degree in Microbiology will be an added advantage.
Note: Interested candidates should send CV to: E-mail: programs@arfh-ng.org
Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist-Abuja
Specific Responsibilities:
- Assist in the design, implementation and supervision of monitoring and evaluation activities for TB control activities at the State and LGA levels with primary focus on the community-based activities.
- Coordinate and provide technical assistance for the implementation of M&E activities for the TB projects at the state and LGA and strengthen community involvement and participation in TB activities
- Work directly with the implementing partners (community-based organizations), LGA PHC coordinators, LGA
- TB supervisiors to facilitate the implementation of high quality M&E system for TB care activities
- Work closely with other staff to ensure synergy relevant to the implementation and documentation of TB activities at the LGA level.
- Develop, review and ensure correct implementation of the TB M&E plan as a subset of national M&E plan
- Ensure that M&E strategies are implemented according to plan
- Develop and/or adapt, monitor the use of and inform necessary modification to M&E tools
- Support timely and accurate data flow and prepare and review reports from sub recipients, program staff, etc.
Qualification:
- Applicants must possess MPH, MD or Ph.D in Social Science or Medical Statistics. Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 5 years experience, including 3-5 years experience in monitoring and evaluation in an NGO environment.
- A sound knowledge of statistics, computer literacy and experience working with local partners, including local NGOs and CBOs and knowledge of local context are essential.
Note: Interested candidates should send CV to: E-mail: programs@arfh-ng.org
How to Apply
The salary attached to these positions is competitive. Applicants should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job to the various E-mail addresses on or before 12th June, 2012.
Please indicate the position applied for as the subject matter of the email . Application that fails to comply with the above instructions will be disqualified while only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Applicants should indicate their availability for immediate engagement.
