The project

Laboratories are vital to healthcare systems, directly impacting the quality of health services and enabling prompt, accurate decision-making. They are essential for disease surveillance and outbreak response. Nigeria faces challenges of inequitable access to quality diagnostics, limiting timely diagnosis and increasing healthcare costs. The Medical Laboratory Services Division... (MLSD) of the Federal Ministry of Health coordinates laboratory services and implements policies to strengthen Nigeria’s laboratory system. The National Medical Laboratory Services Policy (NMLSP) addresses management challenges by establishing organizational structures in federal and state health ministries. Nigeria’s healthcare system operates across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, with laboratory support often fragmented and poorly coordinated across disease programs. Supported by the Global Fund, MLSD has made strides in strengthening laboratory systems, but issues remain in governance, coordination, funding, infrastructure, and quality control. To address these, MLSD is implementing a Diagnostic Network Optimization (DNO) initiative under the Global Fund GC7 grant. A Service Provider is needed to offer technical assistance to FMOH-MLSD for integrating laboratory systems across disease programs and achieving DNO goals. 

Objectives of the project


To conduct a national integrated diagnostic network assessment (DNA) 
To support the integrated Diagnostic Network Optimization analysis and modelling 
To support the implementation of the optimized integrated diagnostic network to improve access, capacity, and quality of the country's diagnostic services. 
To support the development and wide dissemination of the National Guidelines on Laboratory Equipment Management 
To support the implementation of activities to address human resource gaps 


Designation/Position: Consultant Lab Equipment Management

Employment type: Part-time

Location: Nationwide

Roles and Responsibilities


Desk reviews on national laboratory equipment management
Facilitate workshops for the development of national guidelines for lab equipment management
Support the update or development of national lab equipment PPM (Planned Preventive Maintenance) plan, and monitoring of the same
Develop advocacy plan around PPM issues
Activity and consultancy report


Deliverables


Submit all activity reports
Submit national guidelines for the maintenance of lab equipment
Submit PPM plan and PPM advocacy plan


Requirements/qualifications


Lab Scientist or Biomedical engineer or equivalent certification or experience
Experience in equipment managememt
Experience in lab equipment PPM more

The project

Laboratories are vital to healthcare systems, directly impacting the quality of health services and enabling prompt, accurate decision-making. They are essential for disease surveillance and outbreak response. Nigeria faces challenges of inequitable access to quality diagnostics, limiting timely diagnosis and increasing healthcare costs. The Medical Laboratory Services Division... (MLSD) of the Federal Ministry of Health coordinates laboratory services and implements policies to strengthen Nigeria’s laboratory system. The National Medical Laboratory Services Policy (NMLSP) addresses management challenges by establishing organizational structures in federal and state health ministries. Nigeria’s healthcare system operates across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, with laboratory support often fragmented and poorly coordinated across disease programs. Supported by the Global Fund, MLSD has made strides in strengthening laboratory systems, but issues remain in governance, coordination, funding, infrastructure, and quality control. To address these, MLSD is implementing a Diagnostic Network Optimization (DNO) initiative under the Global Fund GC7 grant. A Service Provider is needed to offer technical assistance to FMOH-MLSD for integrating laboratory systems across disease programs and achieving DNO goals. 

Objectives of the project


To conduct a national integrated diagnostic network assessment (DNA) 
To support the integrated Diagnostic Network Optimization analysis and modelling 
To support the implementation of the optimized integrated diagnostic network to improve access, capacity, and quality of the country's diagnostic services. 
To support the development and wide dissemination of the National Guidelines on Laboratory Equipment Management 
To support the implementation of activities to address human resource gaps 


Location: Nationwide

Roles and Responsibilities


Develop training materials for training around the one health ideology and related topics to be determined
Facilitate biannual training events
Develop training reports, and policy briefs 


Deliverables


Submit training plan including training materials
Submit training reports and policy briefs


Requirements/qualifications


Expert on One Health approach
Experience in learning facilitation of similar natur more

The project

Laboratories are vital to healthcare systems, directly impacting the quality of health services and enabling prompt, accurate decision-making. They are essential for disease surveillance and outbreak response. Nigeria faces challenges of inequitable access to quality diagnostics, limiting timely diagnosis and increasing healthcare costs. The Medical Laboratory Services Division... (MLSD) of the Federal Ministry of Health coordinates laboratory services and implements policies to strengthen Nigeria’s laboratory system. The National Medical Laboratory Services Policy (NMLSP) addresses management challenges by establishing organizational structures in federal and state health ministries. Nigeria’s healthcare system operates across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, with laboratory support often fragmented and poorly coordinated across disease programs. Supported by the Global Fund, MLSD has made strides in strengthening laboratory systems, but issues remain in governance, coordination, funding, infrastructure, and quality control. To address these, MLSD is implementing a Diagnostic Network Optimization (DNO) initiative under the Global Fund GC7 grant. A Service Provider is needed to offer technical assistance to FMOH-MLSD for integrating laboratory systems across disease programs and achieving DNO goals. 

Objectives of the project


To conduct a national integrated diagnostic network assessment (DNA) 
To support the integrated Diagnostic Network Optimization analysis and modelling 
To support the implementation of the optimized integrated diagnostic network to improve access, capacity, and quality of the country's diagnostic services. 
To support the development and wide dissemination of the National Guidelines on Laboratory Equipment Management 
To support the implementation of activities to address human resource gaps 


Designation/Position: DNA/DNO Support Consultant

Location: Nationwide

Roles and Responsibilities


Conduct desk review on DNA & DNO
Lead the development of the DNA/DNO protocol, tools and guides
Lead the development of the DNA/DNO quality management approach & tools
Support pilot of the protocol/tools & improvement of the same where appropriate
Facilitate DNO scenario modelling workshop
Facilitate workshop for the development of the framework for the implementation of DNO modelling output


Deliverables


Submit all activity reports
Submit DNA/DNO protocol & tools
Submit report of DNO scenario modeling workshop
Submit agreed framework for the implementation of the DNO output
Submit training report 


Requirements/qualifications


Medical Laboratory scientist
Extensive experience in the Nigeria lab sector 
Experience in DNA
Experience in DNO is an advantage
Experience in scenario modeling within or outside lab sector is an advantage more

The project

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a critical public health threat globally, with Nigeria especially vulnerable due to factors like antibiotic misuse in medicine and agriculture and easy access to non-prescribed antibiotics. Weak laboratory and surveillance systems further aggravate the issue. To address AMR, this project will support Nigeria in enhancing laboratory capacity for... surveillance, aligned with the National Action Plan on AMR, which calls for stronger surveillance, improved infection control, and better regulation. Collaborating with national health institutions, the private sector, and stakeholders, the project aims to build a resilient AMR response, improving health outcomes and preserving antimicrobial effectiveness. 

The objectives of the project


 To review existing protocols related to antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) and standardize national guidelines for AST and the identification protocols for pathogens of interest in AMR surveillance. 
To conduct comprehensive training programs for laboratory professionals in the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the 36+1 states in Nigeria to ensure they are well-versed in the latest AMR detection, interpretation standards and established AST guidelines. 
To establish a pilot environmental surveillance system to test and refine surveillance methodologies, which includes the development of implementation plans and data management systems tailored to AMR data analysis and reporting. 
To implement a system of regular supportive supervision visits to monitor, evaluate, and provide ongoing assistance to laboratory facilities nationwide, ensuring consistent application of AMR surveillance protocols. 
To educate and train laboratory staff from research and clinical diagnostic facilities on standardized procedures for the transfer and archiving of biological materials related to AMR. 
To harmonize existing guidelines on the collection, transfer, and storage of biological materials to prevent discrepancies and improve the reliability of AMR data across different regions and facilities. 
To disseminate updated and harmonized guidelines and procedures across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria to ensure a consistent approach in handling biological materials used in AMR surveillance. 


Designation/Position: Environmental Surveillance Expert

Roles and Responsibilities

Desk reviews on environmental surveillance


Develop tools for the assessment and selection of sentinel sites for environmental surveillance pilot
Facilitate workshop for the development of tools/protocols/guides for environmental surveillance
Develop training materials and facilitate training for selected sentinel sites
Support lab work on environmental surveillance
Submit reports 


Deliverables


Develop tools for the assessment and selection of sentinel sites for environmental surveillance pilot
Submit developed tools/protocols/guides for environmental surveillance
Submit reports 


Requirements/qualifications


Laboratory scientist, microbiologist or equivalent degree
At least 7 years experience in the surveillance space, including at least 4 years experience in the environmental surveillance sub-space
Cognate experience in facilitating environmental surveillance sessions and capacity-building exercises." more

The project

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a critical public health threat globally, with Nigeria especially vulnerable due to factors like antibiotic misuse in medicine and agriculture and easy access to non-prescribed antibiotics. Weak laboratory and surveillance systems further aggravate the issue. To address AMR, this project will support Nigeria in enhancing laboratory capacity for... surveillance, aligned with the National Action Plan on AMR, which calls for stronger surveillance, improved infection control, and better regulation. Collaborating with national health institutions, the private sector, and stakeholders, the project aims to build a resilient AMR response, improving health outcomes and preserving antimicrobial effectiveness. 

The objectives of the project


 To review existing protocols related to antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) and standardize national guidelines for AST and the identification protocols for pathogens of interest in AMR surveillance. 
To conduct comprehensive training programs for laboratory professionals in the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the 36+1 states in Nigeria to ensure they are well-versed in the latest AMR detection, interpretation standards and established AST guidelines. 
To establish a pilot environmental surveillance system to test and refine surveillance methodologies, which includes the development of implementation plans and data management systems tailored to AMR data analysis and reporting. 
To implement a system of regular supportive supervision visits to monitor, evaluate, and provide ongoing assistance to laboratory facilities nationwide, ensuring consistent application of AMR surveillance protocols. 
To educate and train laboratory staff from research and clinical diagnostic facilities on standardized procedures for the transfer and archiving of biological materials related to AMR. 
To harmonize existing guidelines on the collection, transfer, and storage of biological materials to prevent discrepancies and improve the reliability of AMR data across different regions and facilities. 
To disseminate updated and harmonized guidelines and procedures across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria to ensure a consistent approach in handling biological materials used in AMR surveillance. 


Employment type: Part-time

Roles and Responsibilities


Conduct desk reviews around the AMR/AST topic
Facilitate sessions/discussions around the AST topic including workshops on the development of the national AST protocols and guidelines for AST
Development of a manual for the identification of pathogens of interest in AMR.
Train laboratory professionals on standards for AMR detection and interpretation to ensure capacity and adherence to protocols in public and private facilities 
Review and harmonization of the guidelines on the procedures and processes for biological materials collection and transfer
Write reports


Deliverables


Submit developed AST protocol
Submit developed AST guidelines
Submit developed training plan and manual (including training materials) for the training of laboratory professionals on standards for AMR detection and interpretation to ensure capacity and adherence to protocols 
Submit harmonized guidelines on the procedures and processes for biological materials collection and transfer
Submit workshop, training, and consultancy reports


Requirements/qualifications


Laboratory scientist, microbiologist or equivalent degree
At least 5 years experience in the AMR/AST sub-space including bench work
Cognate experience in facilitating AST sessions and capacity-building exercises. more

The project

Laboratories are vital to healthcare systems, directly impacting the quality of health services and enabling prompt, accurate decision-making. They are essential for disease surveillance and outbreak response. Nigeria faces challenges of inequitable access to quality diagnostics, limiting timely diagnosis and increasing healthcare costs. The Medical Laboratory Services Division... (MLSD) of the Federal Ministry of Health coordinates laboratory services and implements policies to strengthen Nigeria’s laboratory system. The National Medical Laboratory Services Policy (NMLSP) addresses management challenges by establishing organizational structures in federal and state health ministries. Nigeria’s healthcare system operates across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, with laboratory support often fragmented and poorly coordinated across disease programs. Supported by the Global Fund, MLSD has made strides in strengthening laboratory systems, but issues remain in governance, coordination, funding, infrastructure, and quality control. To address these, MLSD is implementing a Diagnostic Network Optimization (DNO) initiative under the Global Fund GC7 grant. A Service Provider is needed to offer technical assistance to FMOH-MLSD for integrating laboratory systems across disease programs and achieving DNO goals. 

Objectives of the project


To conduct a national integrated diagnostic network assessment (DNA) 
To support the integrated Diagnostic Network Optimization analysis and modelling 
To support the implementation of the optimized integrated diagnostic network to improve access, capacity, and quality of the country's diagnostic services. 
To support the development and wide dissemination of the National Guidelines on Laboratory Equipment Management 
To support the implementation of activities to address human resource gaps 


Location: Nationwide

Roles and Responsibilities


Facilitate the review and or development of the training manual and SOPs on sample collection, storage, packaging, transportation, and testing. 
Develop training materials and facilitate capacity building towards certification as shippers of infectious disease substance 
Facilitate all assigned trainings
Support participants certification process as Shippers of Infectious Disease Substances


Deliverables


Submit training plan and materials
Submit training manuals and SOPs


Requirements/qualifications


Certified Shipper of Infectious Disease Substance
Experience in learning facilitation and support of certification process will be an advantage more