Organization: KNCV Nigeria
Job Title: National Technical Advisor – Laboratory Systems/Deployment
Location: FCT, Abuja
Job Field: Public Health
Employment Type: Full-Time
Contract Duration: 1 Year (Fixed-Term, with possibility of extension)
Qualification: Advanced Degree in Medical Laboratory, Biomedical Science, Laboratory Technology or a related field
Experience: 8–10 Years
Reports To: Chief Scientific Officer
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
About KNCV Nigeria
The Knowledge Network for Disease Control and Vigilance (KNCV) Nigeria is an indigenous non-profit organization and centre of excellence in tuberculosis (TB) control. It works to advance the prevention and control of TB and other diseases of public health importance through innovative, evidence-informed and people-centred approaches.
KNCV Nigeria works with government institutions, development partners, healthcare providers and communities to strengthen health systems and improve access to quality healthcare services.
About the Project
With funding from the Gates Foundation, KNCV Nigeria, in collaboration with the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (NTBLCP), is implementing a project to strengthen the national scale-up of near-point-of-care (nPOC) TB diagnostics in Nigeria.
The project focuses on improving diagnostic deployment, laboratory quality management, workforce capacity, digital connectivity and diagnostic referral systems.
Job Summary
The National Technical Advisor – Laboratory Systems/Deployment will provide strategic technical leadership for the planning, deployment, integration and scale-up of near-point-of-care TB diagnostic tools across supported facilities in Nigeria.
The role will strengthen laboratory systems, assess facility readiness, improve diagnostic equipment functionality and utilization, and ensure compliance with national laboratory standards and quality assurance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct or coordinate site-readiness assessments covering infrastructure, power supply, staffing, workflow, biosafety and connectivity.
- Support the development and implementation of deployment plans, operational checklists, standard operating procedures and site-level guidance.
- Coordinate device installation, commissioning, user orientation and integration into approved diagnostic algorithms.
- Support laboratory quality-management systems, internal quality control and external quality-assurance processes.
- Provide technical support for troubleshooting, maintenance coordination, device functionality and consumables availability.
- Monitor device utilization, downtime and operational challenges, ensuring issues are documented and addressed.
- Coordinate with NTBLCP, laboratory focal persons, state quality-assurance structures and technical partners.
- Provide mentorship and support to state-level super-users and facility personnel.
- Promote compliance with national guidelines, biosafety and infection-prevention requirements.
- Contribute to deployment reviews, technical reports and documentation of implementation lessons.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Advanced degree in Medical Laboratory, Biomedical Science, Laboratory Technology or a related field.
- At least 8–10 years of progressive professional experience in laboratory systems strengthening, TB diagnostics, laboratory quality management or diagnostic network deployment.
- Experience in donor-funded public-health programmes is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership for diagnostic deployment and scale-up across multiple states or large health programmes.
- Expertise in laboratory quality-management systems, quality assurance, biosafety, equipment maintenance and diagnostic service delivery.
- Experience engaging with government health institutions, technical working groups, laboratory networks and development partners.
- Strong strategic planning, stakeholder coordination, technical writing and presentation skills.
Key Deliverables
- Site-readiness assessment reports.
- Deployment plans and operational guidance.
- Technical reports on device functionality, utilization and quality.
- Documented troubleshooting and corrective-action records.
- Technical inputs to project reports and learning materials.
What KNCV Nigeria Offers
- Full-time employment of 40 hours per week.
- One-year fixed-term contract, with the intention of extension depending on funding and performance.
- Fast-paced and result-oriented working environment.
- International working environment with opportunities for initiative.
- Capacity-building and training opportunities.
- KNCV Nigeria’s employment conditions scheme.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified applicants should apply through the official KNCV Nigeria recruitment portal:
Apply Online: https://kncvnigeria.orangehrmlive.com/external/#/recruitment-apply/vacancy/237
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
Additional Information
- KNCV Nigeria reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the recruitment process.
- Successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
- KNCV Nigeria maintains zero tolerance for sexual harassment and abuse.
- The role involves travel within Nigeria.
- KNCV Nigeria is an equal-opportunity employer.
Organization Website: www.kncvnigeria.org
