Family Health International is a public
health and development organization working to improve the lives of the world’s most vulnerable people. Our 2,500 staff work in 55 countries conducting research and implementing programs that advance public health and build local capacity to address development problems. Since 1971, Family Health International has been a global leader in family planning and reproductive health and, since 1986, in the worldwide response to HIV/AIDS. Our research and programs also address malaria, tuberculosis, and other infectious and chronic diseases. 
Our partners include US and international agencies, governments, foundations, research institutions, and individual donors. Fhi currently recruits for underlisted positions
Associate Director, Laboratory Services
Location: Nigeria
Req ID: 1117
Description
Associate Director, Laboratory Services (High Tech) will provide leadership in all high technology laboratory for FHI in Nigeria focusing on HIV, TB, malaria and other infectious diseases. Duties include: Provide technical expertise and coordination of services needed in implementing high quality clinical laboratory services. Coordinate the design, planning and implementation of laboratory services according to national and international standards. Develop guidelines, tools, SOPs and recommendations related to implementation, monitoring laboratory total quality management in the high tech laboratory.
Minimum Requirements:
MS/MA and 7-9 years relevant experience or PhD/MD and 5-7 years relevant experience in molecular biology, molecular genetics, genetic engineering or related field. Experience in a clinical laboratory setting in the areas of molecular diagnosis, viral load determination, drug resistance testing, genotyping and nucleic acid sequencing. Familiar with public sector health system, donor agencies, NGOs and CBOs is required.
To apply for this position, visit fhi career homepage
can a fresh graduate of Medical Laboratory science with B.MLS apply?