Job details
National Technical Advisor – Laboratory Systems/Deployment at KNCV – Abuja
Key job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Senior level
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Qualification
- Advanced degree
- Job sector
- Healthcare, Nonprofit and Development
- Minimum experience
- 96 months
- Location
- Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
- Hiring company
- KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation
- Listing status
- Open for applications
- Application deadline
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is seeking a National Technical Advisor in Abuja to lead the rollout, integration and scaling of near-point-of-care tuberculosis diagnostics across supported Nigerian facilities and decentralised service points.
Key responsibilities
- Assess site readiness for diagnostics, including infrastructure, electricity, biosafety, staffing, connectivity and workflow.
- Develop deployment plans, operating checklists and standard procedures, and coordinate installation, commissioning and staff orientation.
- Strengthen laboratory quality-management systems, internal quality controls and external quality assurance.
- Provide technical assistance for equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, consumables and operational uptime.
- Monitor device utilisation, downtime and corrective actions, and support training of state-level super-users and facility staff.
- Coordinate closely with the NTBLCP, state TB programmes, laboratory networks and technical partners while preparing deployment assessments and technical reports.
- Ensure deployment follows national diagnostic guidelines, biosafety rules and infection-prevention standards.
Qualifications and requirements
- An advanced degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Laboratory Technology or a related subject.
- Eight to ten years of progressive experience in laboratory systems, TB diagnostics, laboratory quality management or diagnostic network deployment, preferably in donor-funded health programmes.
- Experience guiding diagnostic scale-up across states or large programmes, and working with government health bodies, laboratory networks and partners.
- Technical leadership in quality assurance, biosafety, equipment systems, strategic planning and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Strong professional writing, presentation and stakeholder management.
Contract and work environment
The role is full-time (40 hours weekly) on a one-year fixed-term contract, with potential extension depending on funding and performance. The organisation offers team-based international work and opportunities for capacity development and training.
How to apply
Complete the online application for the National Technical Advisor – Laboratory Systems/Deployment vacancy.
KNCV may close recruitment early once a suitable candidate is found. Only shortlisted applicants may receive feedback. Successful applicants will undergo a pre-employment background investigation. Travel within Nigeria may be required.
Application deadline:
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About the employer
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organisation specialising in tuberculosis prevention, diagnosis and control. Its work supports innovative, effective and sustainable TB services, including efforts to limit drug-resistant TB.
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