MSH, a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Since its founding in 1971, MSH has worked in over 150 countries with policymakers, health professionals, and health care consumers to improve the quality, availability and affordability of health services. Working with governments, donors, nongovernmental organizations, the private sector, and health agencies, MSH responds to priority health problems such as HIV & AIDS; tuberculosis; malaria; maternal, newborn and child health; family planning and reproductive health; and chronic non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and lung and heart disease. Through strengthening capacity, investing in health systems innovation, building the evidence base, and advocating for sound public health policy, MSH is committed to making a lasting difference in global health.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship
- Experience: 7 years
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: Medical / Healthcare, NGO/Non-Profit, Science
About the role:
The Advisor will lead the project’s strategy for strengthening lab networks and systems and for engaging private sector labs in ARM surveillance. The Advisor will work closely with Nigerian laboratories and government to develop approaches, tools and systems, update policies. The Advisor will work with the Microbiologist and other stakeholders to develop and implement subnational lab mentorship programs to strengthen human and institutional capacities of labs to participate in AMR data collection, sample testing, data reporting. 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.
