[Hiring] Laboratory and Diagnostics Advisor @FHI 360

Role Description

The Laboratory and Diagnostics Advisor provides technical guidance and support for United States Government (USG)-funded STRIDES’ outbreak response and preparedness laboratory and diagnostic systems portfolio, leading efforts to expand, validate, and strengthen diagnostic capacity while reinforcing national laboratory systems for long-term preparedness. As a core member of the STRIDES technical team, the Advisor supports outbreak response countries, including for the current Ebola outbreak, and regional preparedness contexts by guiding diagnostic network strengthening, laboratory readiness, biosafety and biosecurity, quality systems, and workforce development.

The role ensures that diagnostic assays, platforms, algorithms, and procurement align with national policies, outbreak response plans, and international standards. The Advisor oversees laboratory and diagnostics activities and subcontractor implemented activities, and works closely with ministries of health, national public health institutes, reference laboratories, and other technical team members to ensure a coordinated, technically coherent approach across the STRIDES outbreak response and preparedness portfolio. Reporting to the STRIDES Senior Laboratory and Diagnostics Advisor, the Advisor ensures that emergency laboratory investments translate into sustainable, government-owned diagnostic systems capable of supporting routine public health functions and future outbreak response.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or an International Equivalent in Biological or Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology, Clinical Diagnostics, Public Health or a related field.
• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience in implementing applicable laboratory and diagnostic network strengthening programs and services.
• Infectious disease outbreak response experience and knowledge preferred.
• Experience providing laboratory and diagnostic network support for low- and middle-income countries.
• Competent in the diagnosis of infectious diseases including near point-of-care and molecular diagnostic testing.
• Knowledge and experience with strengthening laboratories to achieve international quality standards.
• Familiarity with international biosafety regulations.
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.

Benefits

• FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account.
• 18 days of paid vacation per year.
• 12 sick days per year.
• 11 holidays per year.

Company Description

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct.