Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory Supervisor
Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa
Health & Safety
Healthcare
NGN
400,000 - 600,000
Easy Apply
New
3 weeks ago
Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of Deputy Director Defence Reference Laboratory Abuja, the incumbent will be responsible for supervision, coordination, monitoring of data collection, data review and reporting of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) surveillance activities of the program. S/He will be involved in the implementation and supervision.
- Minimum Qualification : MBA / MSc
- Experience Level : Senior level
- Experience Length : 8 years
Job Description/Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Ensure implementation of Good Clinical Microbiology Practices.
- Manage essential laboratory equipment such as automated ID/AST analyzers, centrifuges, Class II biological safety cabinets, Vitek 2 compact system, and genomic including Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technology.
- Design and implement relevant quality assurance and quality control standards, biosafety, hygiene, and infection prevention and control policies.
- Process data collection and reporting of AMR activities and monitor performance.
- Record and manage relevant program databases.
- Prepare monthly/quarterly program reports for stakeholders and present them to the Principal Investigator (PI).
- Engage with collaborators to review, analyze, and disseminate genomic and molecular data.
- Participate in research proposals, grant writing, abstracts, and manuscript development for international conferences and peer-reviewed journals.
Requirements:
- Minimum of MSc in Microbiology, Biomedical Science, or related field. An MBA or management qualification is a plus.
- 8 years of experience at a senior level in clinical microbiology or molecular biology laboratories.
- Proven expertise in managing laboratories, especially in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) testing and analysis.
- Proficiency in handling automated laboratory equipment such as ID/AST analyzers, Vitek 2 compact systems, PCR technology, and biosafety cabinets.
- Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Microbiology Practices, quality control, and biosafety protocols.
- Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting related to AMR activities.
- Ability to maintain and manage laboratory databases and prepare reports for stakeholders.
- Involvement in research proposals, grant writing, and manuscript development for conferences and publications.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for engaging with partners and disseminating genomic data.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills to supervise laboratory staff and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Experience in developing and implementing quality assurance, infection control, and biosafety measures.
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