FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization working in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, youth, research and technology. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, FHI 360 implements the STRIDES project (Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems), funded by the US Department of State, which aims to strengthen the DRC's capacity to prevent, detect, monitor and rapidly respond to infectious disease threats, including Ebola detection, diagnosis and surveillance.
The Senior Lab Advisor (Conseiller(ère) technique en laboratoire) provides high-level technical and operational support to strengthen laboratory and diagnostic systems within the Ebola response in the DRC. The role is based in Bunia, with travel to provinces and project intervention areas (at least 35% of the time).
Key responsibilities:
- Provide technical and strategic leadership for STRIDES laboratory and diagnostic system strengthening activities in the Ebola response, ensuring quality standards, timelines and budgets are met.
- Strengthen diagnostic networks: specimen referral and transport, quality management systems, laboratory information systems, SOPs, point-of-care diagnostics, biosafety and biosecurity.
- Strengthen coordination between surveillance and laboratory systems for early detection and rapid public health action, including One Health approaches.
- Lead STRIDES laboratory and diagnostic staff, including subcontractor staff, and coordinate preparedness and response with national, provincial and local authorities and partners.
- Develop subcontractor scopes of work, monitor implementation and lead capacity building, training, coaching and mentoring.
Requirements:
- Master's degree or international equivalent in microbiology, clinical diagnostics or a related field; project management certification is an asset.
- At least 12 years of relevant professional experience, with strong knowledge and proven experience in infectious disease diagnostics (Ebola experience an asset), including point-of-care and molecular methods.
- Experience strengthening laboratories to international quality standards; knowledge of international biosafety standards and regulations.
- Experience with US government-funded contracts, contract management and team supervision.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; a second language is an asset.
Closing date: 2026-11-02
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the FHI 360 Workday career portal: https://fhi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/FHI_360_External_Career_Portal/job/Bunia-DRC/Senior-Lab-Advisor_Requisition-2026201480/apply