Environmental Surveillance Expert

3 days ago

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria PGS Full time ₦120,000 - ₦180,000 per year

JOB TITLE: Environmental Surveillance Expert

JOB LOCATION: Nationwide



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JOB DETAILS:

  • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a critical public health threat globally, with Nigeria especially vulnerable due to factors like antibiotic misuse in medicine and agriculture and easy access to non-prescribed antibiotics. Weak laboratory and surveillance systems further aggravate the issue.
  • To address AMR, this project will support Nigeria in enhancing laboratory capacity for surveillance, aligned with the National Action Plan on AMR, which calls for stronger surveillance, improved infection control, and better regulation. Collaborating with national health institutions, the private sector, and stakeholders, the project aims to build a resilient AMR response, improving health outcomes and preserving antimicrobial effectiveness.

The Objectives of the Project

  • To review existing protocols related to antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) and standardize national guidelines for AST and the identification protocols for pathogens of interest in AMR surveillance.
  • To conduct comprehensive training programs for laboratory professionals in the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the 36+1 states in Nigeria to ensure they are well-versed in the latest AMR detection, interpretation standards and established AST guidelines.
  • To establish a pilot environmental surveillance system to test and refine surveillance methodologies, which includes the development of implementation plans and data management systems tailored to AMR data analysis and reporting.
  • To implement a system of regular supportive supervision visits to monitor, evaluate, and provide ongoing assistance to laboratory facilities nationwide, ensuring consistent application of AMR surveillance protocols.
  • To educate and train laboratory staff from research and clinical diagnostic facilities on standardized procedures for the transfer and archiving of biological materials related to AMR.
  • To harmonize existing guidelines on the collection, transfer, and storage of biological materials to prevent discrepancies and improve the reliability of AMR data across different regions and facilities.
  • To disseminate updated and harmonized guidelines and procedures across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria to ensure a consistent approach in handling biological materials used in AMR surveillance.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Desk reviews on environmental surveillance
  • Develop tools for the assessment and selection of sentinel sites for environmental surveillance pilot
  • Facilitate workshop for the development of tools/protocols/guides for environmental surveillance
  • Develop training materials and facilitate training for selected sentinel sites
  • Support lab work on environmental surveillance
  • Submit reports.

Deliverables

  • Develop tools for the assessment and selection of sentinel sites for environmental surveillance pilot
  • Submit developed tools/protocols/guides for environmental surveillance
  • Submit reports

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Laboratory Scientist, Microbiologist or equivalent degree
  • At least 7 years experience in the surveillance space, including at least 4 years experience in the environmental surveillance sub-space
  • Cognate experience in facilitating environmental surveillance sessions and capacity-building exercises.

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