About the Role
The Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research (CCCRN) is seeking a qualified and dedicated professional to join our team as an Integrated Laboratory Service Optimizer under the BRIDGE-N Project. Operating across Kano, Jigawa, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara States, this project builds resilient, integrated healthcare delivery systems in partnership with the Nigerian government. You will play a crucial role in strengthening diagnostic networks, ensuring high-quality laboratory services, and improving health outcomes for communities in Northern Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities- Provide technical assistance and mentorship to facility laboratories to enhance the quality, timeliness, and reliability of diagnostic services.
- Monitor and optimize sample collection, labeling, processing, packaging, referral, and transportation networks.
- Track diagnostic turnaround times and ensure prompt result returns for viral load, early infant diagnosis, TB, and related testing.
- Promote strict adherence to quality assurance, laboratory biosafety standards, routine equipment maintenance protocols, and accurate record-keeping.
- Collaborate effectively with facility and community health teams to ensure continuity of integrated HIV, TB, malaria, and MNCH services.
- Ensure full compliance with project guidelines, government regulations, and facility procedures, including strict patient confidentiality and safety requirements.
- Bachelor Degree or HND in Medical Laboratory Science or a recognized equivalent professional qualification.
- Demonstrated relevant laboratory experience, with a strong preference for background in HIV, TB, viral load, or molecular diagnostics.
- Sound knowledge of laboratory quality management systems, biosafety protocols, sample referral systems, and routine health reporting.
- Fluent in both written and spoken English and Hausa.
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the state of application (Kano, Jigawa, Sokoto, Kebbi, or Zamfara).
- Competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards for non-profit organizations.
- Opportunity to make a tangible, lasting impact on public health systems and maternal-child health outcomes in Nigeria.
- Professional development and capacity-building opportunities within a reputable indigenous health organization.