Posted on: Tue 15-02-2022

eHealth Africa designs and implements data-driven solutions and technologies to improve health systems for and with local communities. eHA’s technology works in low connectivity settings and uses data to drive decision-making by local governments and partner agencies to get optimum results.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Laboratory System

Location: Abuja

Employment Type: Full-Time National Employee

Minimum Experience: Manager / Supervisor

Purpose of the Position

• The Manager, Laboratory System will be responsible for leading the technical delivery of eHA’s laboratory system strengthening initiatives.
• This includes research, assessment, and contribution to new business development opportunities.
• S/he will also facilitate the formulation of research studies, prepare Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, write research grant proposals, and prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
• The Manager Laboratory System acts in accordance with organizational and project-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines, budgets, timelines, and contracts, and assists with managing project budgets, tracking against milestones.
• The individual may lead and/or manage a partial or full project team(s).

Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned:

• Provides eHealth Africa Senior Management and Program Management Team with strategic guidance on infectious disease epidemiology and associated laboratory testing.
• Support current laboratory priorities and design roadmap for laboratory systems strengthening investments with support from the Program Manager

Requirements

Who we are looking for:

• B.Sc in Medical Laboratory Science or in a related field. Relevant professional certification would be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, at least 2 years in a managerial role; NGO experience is an added advantage
• Adherence to defined policies and procedures, monitor and evaluate direct reports.
• Exposure to healthcare and/or health systems strengthening and/or experience working on public health projects
• Excellent analytical (qualitative and quantitative) skills and communication (written and verbal) skills, including the ability to prepare and present compelling presentations and program planning and memo documents
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills with creative thinking capabilities
• Ability to work independently on complex projects and proactively manage projects with minimal supervision
• High level of confidentiality and knowledge of research ethics
• Strong leadership skills, including good problem-solving skills and the ability to inspire confidence in teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communications with a strong aptitude for succinctly presenting thoughts and ideas to senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Must have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Action-oriented and resilient in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Laboratory and diagnostics-related experience, either in a programmatic or clinical setting
• Knowledge and experience in supporting laboratory systems and networks
• Familiarity with laboratory support systems (e.g. supply chain management, lab information system, and quality assurance program)
• Project management experience will be considered an advantage
• Experience working in resource-limited settings.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

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