🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Family Health International (FHI 360) – 4 Positions

Job Title: Senior Technical Advisor - Laboratory Services

Requisition ID: 2025200230
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Supervisor: Associate Director, Laboratory Services

Basic Function

• The Senior Technical Advisor-Laboratory services lead the development and successful implementation of project workplans and achievement of targets and deliverables.
• Provides technical, management and financial leadership to projects.
• Leads communications, coordination, and reporting with partners for projects.
• Provides technical assistance to strengthen laboratory systems including point-of-care services.
• Oversees planning, conducting, and reporting laboratory audits. Supervises and provides technical guidance and mentorship to staff.
• S/he will provide support to PRs/SRs in specific target states to improve the quality of laboratory services available in health facilities in line with National guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and technical support related to the laboratory services and management component of HIV/AIDS care and treatment in the designated zones for the Nigeria bilateral project.
• Coordinate the design, planning and implementation of the laboratory component of HIV/AIDS care and treatment, including ART, in collaboration with state and community level project clinical staff, laboratory specialists and state and local agencies in Nigeria.
• Provides technical and programmatic expertise in diagnostics, quality management systems, SLMTA/SLIPTA and other laboratory standards.
• Leads the development and facilitation of training to diagnostic facilities and reports on the effectiveness of such training.
• Oversees conduct of assessments to diagnostic facilities and lead the follow-up of corrective and preventive actions and quality improvement initiatives.
• Oversees internal audits and accreditation activities and other quality control functions/ activities, in collaboration with the state team, of the labs, including quality control inspections schedules and the collection of quality control records; ensure the availability of high-quality documentation.
• Develop quality control and quality assurance systems in collaboration with existing personnel and systems and ensures related documentation, training and monitoring Review and monitor QA and QC activities of the Laboratory to determine conformance with established policies, national regulations, and accreditation requirements.
• Leads efforts to prepare laboratories for accreditation locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally recognized accreditation bodies.
• Leads implementation and monitoring efforts that enhance diagnostic components such as specimen referral, supply chain, equipment management, expansion of point-of-care diagnostic services, Quality Management System, biosafety, and biosecurity.
• Leads the development and successful implementation of project workplans and budgets.
• Supervises and provides technical guidance and mentorship to staff for laboratory services at the designated states of activity implementation and other settings as appropriate.
• Liaises with external stakeholders and partners.
• Manages and monitors systems, services, and staff to achieve project goals.
• Supports and oversees the preparation of timely and accurate technical and financial reports including budgets.
• Leads or supports business development efforts relating to diagnostics.
• Develop lessons learned from activities related to laboratory services and management for HIV/AIDS care and treatment and apply these lessons to improve both existing programs and the design of new programs Remain informed on new findings in the field of laboratory technology that relate to HIV/AIDS, OI, malaria care and treatment by reviewing current literature, and draw implications from research for program activities.
• Develops concept papers, abstracts, manuscripts and research papers to improve and or extend existing laboratory activities.
• Support the Associate Director in managing the FHI 360 Laboratory Services Department, defining strategies, goals, objectives and working plan, and monitoring their implementation.
• Supervise and mentor other FHI360 lab staff both at the state and field level to improve and maintain high standards of performance in all their local laboratory activities.
• Play a key role in facilitating and maintaining complex collaborative lab programs with international partners Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, with 7 to 9 years of relevant experience
• Or Doctorate Degree in Laboratory Sciences, with 5 to 7 years of relevant experience
• BA/BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences with 9-11 years of relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a laboratory setting of which 3 must be on an HIV laboratory management donor-funded program.
• Certification/license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with clinical laboratory functions and quality management systems for labs.
• Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically
• Experience in the management of laboratory services, particularly health facility-based services, including quality assurance systems, laboratory analysis, and interpretation and reporting techniques based on best practices, quality management practices and safe work practices.
• Excellent working knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques for the following categories of assays: HIV rapid and confirmatory testing, CD4/CD8, HIV viral load, HIV DNA qualitative test, HIV viral resistance (genotype and phenotype)
• Good working knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques for the microscopic identification and culturing of different TB species, and drug resistance tuberculosis (MDR-TB)
• Knowledge of District Health Information System (DHIS) and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and training skills.
• Ability to work well with others and develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, project collaborators, subcontractors and consultants.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills. And the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of national and international regulations with quality assurance, laboratory standards and guidelines.
• Knowledge of USAID and PEPFAR funded programs.
• Supervisory or management experience required.
• Must be able to work independently, and as part of a management team.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections.
• Ability to represent FHI360 to donors, government officials and the NGO community.
• Ability to manage and complete numerous tasks with a high degree of organization and meet deadlines with strong attention to consistency, detail, and quality.
• Prior work experience in a non- governmental organization (NGO).
• Familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• Well-developed computer skills
• Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.

Application Closing Date
29th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Senior Technical Advisor (HIV / TB)

Requisition ID: 2025200231
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Supervisor: Director, Technical Assistance and Strategic Results Utilization

Basic Function

• The Senior Technical Advisor (HIV/TB) provides leadership and technical support to the project in the areas of clinical care/ART, PMTCT and reproductive health.
• S/he coordinates services needed to implement high-quality care: PMTCT, HIV care and treatment and Sexual and Reproductive Health services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in providing technical leadership and technical support related to clinical management of HIV/AIDS, ART, PMTCT, TB, Sexual and Reproductive Health strategies and approaches.
• Coordinate the design and implementation of HIV clinical care/ART, PMTCT, TB, sexual and reproductive health strategies in field-level projects and programs.
• Provide technical assistance in HIV/AIDS clinical management and PMTCT capacity building to field programs.
• Develop guidelines, SOPs, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, evaluation of clinical management of HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, TB and RH/FP
• Contribute to the development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to clinical management of HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, TB, RH/FP and apply these lessons to modify existing and improve the design of new programs
• Provide oversight and supervisory roles to the appropriate technical staff.
• Represent FHI360 to donors and government officials on issues of clinical management of HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, TB, and RH/FP
• Remain informed on current programs in the field of clinical management of HIV/AIDS and related development field by reviewing current literature and staying alert to any implications of such experience and research for department activities.
• Provide technical assistance in non-ART clinical care, including the management of opportunistic infections (OI) and palliative care capacity building to field programs.
• Develop concept and research papers, and technical briefs to improve or extend existing studies in managing HIV/AIDS activities.
• Assist with managing, developing, and monitoring project work plans and budgets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MB.BS / MD / PHD with 5 to 7 years relevant experience with at least 5 years progressive experience at the senior management level working in the health or development field in Nigeria.
• BA/BS in other Biological Science Degrees with a minimum of 9-11 years’ experience in care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, with at least 3 years of progressive experience at the senior management level working in the health or development field in Nigeria
• Possession of an MPH or postgraduate degree in a related field is required.
• Proven experience in project development, planning and facilitating technical training.
• Familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs, and CBOs is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with working with USAID/PEPFAR donor-funded projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically
• Clinical management and training experience, and ability to understand the full range of issues around the clinical management of HIV/AIDS, including the provision of ART
• Knowledge of the Nigerian clinical setting, including government and non-government settings
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance
• Ability to represent FHI360 to donors, government officials and the NGO community
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication, including presentation and training skills
• Proven ability in supervising staff
• Well-developed computer skills
• Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.

Application Closing Date
29th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Strategic Information (SI) Advisor

Requisition ID: 2025200229
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Supervisor: Director, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

Basic Functions

• The Strategic Information (SI) Advisor will serve as a key technical resource at the state level, providing hands-on support in the implementation, monitoring, evaluation, analysis, and reporting of HIV program activities under the ECEWS ACE-5 project.
• Operating under the strategic guidance of the Director, MEL, the SI Advisor will lead the delivery of SI-related support to state and facility teams, community-based partners, and relevant stakeholders to strengthen data systems, improve data use for decision-making, and ensure alignment with USAID, PEPFAR, and Government of Nigeria (GoN) priorities.
• The Advisor will support the development and implementation of state-level knowledge management tools, contribute to improving data quality and information systems, and work closely with program teams to drive data-driven planning, adaptive programming, and performance monitoring.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to the state project team, partners, and health facilities in strengthening monitoring and evaluation systems, ensuring timely and quality data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Support the design and implementation of state-level monitoring plans, including indicator definitions, data flow processes, reporting timelines, and responsibilities across implementing partners.
• Lead the review and validation of program data from multiple sources (facility, community, EMR, DHIS2, NDR, RADET and NDARS) to support strategic planning, program performance tracking, and reporting requirements.
• Provide technical inputs into the development of dashboards, visualizations, briefs, and other knowledge products to facilitate use of data by stakeholders and program teams.
• Support capacity building of health facility staff, CBOs, and implementing partners on data management, quality improvement, and use of data for decision-making.
• Support implementation of Total Quality Leadership and Accountability (TQLA) activities in the state, including coordination of situation room meetings, performance reviews, and data-driven action plans.
• Facilitate effective data triangulation between service delivery and M&E indicators across thematic areas (HTS, ART, TB/HIV, PrEP, PMTCT, HIVST, Logistics, etc.) to inform program interventions.
• Provide technical support for timely and accurate submission of daily performance trackers, High-Frequency Reporting (HFR), quarterly reports, and other USAID/PEPFAR reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with MEL and technical leads to conduct periodic performance analyses, identify trends, synthesize findings, and recommend improvements in programming.
• Participate in the documentation and dissemination of best practices, success stories, and lessons learned to inform continuous program improvement.
• Maintain close collaboration with state government counterparts and contribute to improving integration with national and state-level health information systems.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology, Geography and other related areas with 7-9 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation in international development related to HIV/AIDS comprehensive services with 5 years of practical or demonstrable experience in monitoring and evaluation or data management.
• BA / BS Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology, Geography and other related areas with 9-11 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation in international development related to HIV/AIDS comprehensive services
• Experience in providing M&E support to programs working with priority populations.
• Previous experience working with USAID or PEPFAR-supported programs, including familiarity with USAID M&E reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to be the technical specialist and as the lead subject matter expert in monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex data analytics and visualization utilizing Microsoft Excel, Power Bi, STATA, Epi Info and/or other analytic software and to provide evidence-based recommendations accordingly.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of GIS and other tools to support geospatial display of data to target program interventions and resources.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Demonstrated expertise in monitoring, evaluation, and learning in HIV/AIDS or public health programs, particularly at the subnational level.
• Strong knowledge of Nigeria’s health information systems (e.g., DHIS2, NDR, LAMISPlus, RADET, EMR and NDARS platforms) and M&E requirements of USAID/PEPFAR programs.
• Ability to synthesize and translate complex data sets into actionable insights and user-friendly formats for stakeholders, including dashboards, briefs, and presentations.
• Experience supporting M&E capacity building of health workers, CBOs, and partners, particularly in data quality assurance and evidence-based planning.
• Proficiency in data analytics and visualization using Microsoft Excel, Power BI, STATA, or related software.
• Knowledge of GIS and spatial analysis is desirable.
• Strong organizational, coordination, communication, and writing skills.
• Familiarity with the Lagos state health system and experience working with government counterparts and other implementing partners is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to travel within Lagos State and occasionally to other States as needed.

Application Closing Date
29th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Senior Technical Advisor, Database Management

Requisition ID: 2025200228
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full-time
Supervisor: Technical Director

Basic Function

• The STA Database Management will report to the Director, Technical Services and will provide technical guidance in all monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities for a United States Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded grant. S/He will oversee the administration and management of the project’s information management system for routine data.
• This involves overseeing adherence to the reporting cycle, developing, and implementing data security and confidentiality policies, designing and developing database applications, developing and assisting in the analysis of data, providing technical documentation of data and quality assurance of data inputs and outputs, assisting with the presentation of data findings for projects, and providing technical support in the use of these data in research projects. S/he leads in the provision of technical inputs to improve and facilitate the delivery of sound technical assistance in M&E, including to the Government of Nigeria (GON) and United States Government (USG) upon request. S/he supports the data management, analysis and quality management-related initiative undertaken by M&E staff at both the country and state offices, provides guidance in the development and/or adaptation of M&E tools, and in monitoring of their day-to-day use.
• S/he collaborates closely with other major Stakeholders in the implementation and improvement of the National M&E effort in Nigeria. S/he also reviews, validates, shares, and presents routine project M&E reports, to be used by various stakeholders.
• The STA Database Management must have sound knowledge and experience regarding M&E, statistics, quality assurance/quality improvement, and database development & management, and their specificities for developing countries. The role ensures effective data management processes for high-quality, timely, and secure HIV data reporting, analysis, and decision-making.
• The STA Database Management must have the capacity to manage and build the capacity of a large team, within a multi-cultural environment.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Health Information Management, Statistics, Mathematics or another quantitative field with relevant Professional Certification in Information and Communications, Technology, and related disciplines. 5 to 7 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level Monitoring and Evaluation in large HIV/AIDS programs at national or international level.
• MSc in Monitoring & Evaluation, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Health Information Management, Statistics, Mathematics or another quantitative field with relevant Professional Certification in Information and Communications, Technology, and related disciplines. 7 to 9 years relevant experience manipulating data sets and building statistical models.
• BSc in Monitoring & Evaluation, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Health Information Management, Statistics, Mathematics or another quantitative field with relevant Professional Certification in Information and Communications, Technology, and related disciplines. 9 to 11 years relevant experience manipulating data sets and building statistical models.
• Demonstrated experience supporting data management for PEPFAR funded programs, including MER 2.8.2 indicators and DATIM reporting.
• Proficiency in developing user documentation, SOPs, and conducting training workshops for health care workers and data managers.
• Ability to develop and maintain databases for routine data, data quality, and service and quality assessments.
• Expertise knowledge in MySQL, MS SQL Server Administration, PostgreSQL, District Health Information System (DHIS2), DATIM, Windows NT and Office Administration and Management, Relational database design and analysis, SQL and MS Access/Excel programming skills.
• Capacity to plan, develop, maintain, and evaluate Geographical Information System (GIS) including the management of spatial databases.
• Knowledge and expertise in using GIS software such as ArcGIS 9.x equivalent
• Knowledge and expertise in developing dashboards using data visualization softwares such as Power BI and Tableau.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS programmatic areas, including care and treatment, prevention, paediatrics, PMTCT, and other vulnerable populations programming.
• Provide expert guidance on the integration and interoperability of HIV-related databases with national health information systems (e.g., DHIS2, NDR, NMRS, LMIS and LIMS).
• Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on innovation design and strategic frameworks using technology.
• Knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc.) and their real-world advantages/drawbacks.
• A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques.
• Knowledge and experience in statistical and data mining techniques: GLM/Regression, Random Forest, Boosting, Trees, text mining, social network analysis, etc.
• Experience creating and using advanced machine learning algorithms and statistics: regression, simulation, scenario analysis, modelling, clustering, decision trees, neural networks, etc.
• Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests, and proper usage, etc.) and experience with applications.
• Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.
• Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting, including government and non-government settings.
• Understanding of data security principles and regulations related to HIV patient confidentiality and data sharing
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political, and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English for coordinating across teams.
• Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.

Application Closing Date
29th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online