Senior Manager, Laboratory Technical Expert - CDC Strengthening Public Health Systems (Nigeria)

IMA World Health, a member of Corus International, is seeking a Senior Manager, Laboratory Technical Expert to lead laboratory strengthening activities under a 5-year, $8.3 million CDC-funded project in Nigeria.

What it offers

• Technical leadership and strategic oversight for laboratory strengthening activities aligned with CDC, WHO, and Corus International standards.
• Opportunity to work closely with Nigeria’s Federal and State Ministries of Health, national public health reference laboratories, CDC staff, and key health system stakeholders.

Who can apply

• Advanced degree in laboratory sciences, microbiology, molecular biology, public health laboratory science, or a related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience strengthening public health laboratory systems in low- and middle-income countries, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Demonstrated expertise in diagnostic testing, laboratory network development, quality management systems, biosafety/biosecurity, and laboratory information systems.
• Experience working with Ministries of Health, national reference laboratories, CDC, and global laboratory partners.
• Familiarity with International Health Regulations (IHR), WHO laboratory frameworks, and CDC laboratory strengthening guidance.
• Strong communication skills, including both written and oral presentation skills.
• English fluency with professional proficiency in writing required; fluency or proficiency in French strongly preferred.
• Experience working in fragile contexts preferred.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

What you'll do

• Provide technical leadership for the design, implementation, and monitoring of laboratory system strengthening activities.
• Support Ministries of Health and national public health laboratories to improve detection, diagnostics, and sequencing capacity for priority public health threats.
• Strengthen laboratory information systems, reporting pathways, and interoperability with disease surveillance and early warning systems.
• Improve sample referral, transport, and specimen management systems.
• Lead and support laboratory assessments, gap analyses, and the development and implementation of costed improvement plans.
• Provide technical guidance on quality assurance, proficiency testing, accreditation readiness, and continuous quality improvement.
• Facilitate coordination between laboratory, surveillance, and emergency response teams.
• Represent the project in engagements with MOHs, CDC, regional laboratory networks, implementing partners, and technical working groups.
• Contribute to high-quality technical documentation, assessments, reports, and lessons learned.
• Support the development of annual work plans, MERL processes, and technical reporting in alignment with CDC requirements.

How to apply

• Apply via the Corus International Jobs portal: Corus International Jobs
• Follow the application instructions provided on the job listing page.

Good to know

• The position will be based in Nigeria, specifically in Abuja.
• Actual hiring is contingent upon signed agreement and CDC’s approval.