The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria has a 5-year Cooperative Agreement with the United States Government Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) for the purpose of mentoring all tiers of Nigeria’s Public Laboratory System to advance them towards National Accreditation under PEPFAR by Council

MLSCN is therefore recruiting senior-level managers and technical experts to provide services towards driving continuing quality improvement of public health laboratories for national accreditation.

JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

RESPONSIBILITIES
Under direction, administers the grant programme to include initiating and managing funding contracts. Technical lead on grants administration for internal matters and assumes representational responsibilities in external grant administration matters. As delegated by the CEO of MLSCN/Principal Investigator of the project, investigates potential grant programs; evaluates the eligibility for projects, coordinates various staff, prepares grant applications and subsequent funding contracts and monitors progress. Also supervises cooperative funding agreements, financial support and employees in the preparation of required financial reports and prepares final reports to close out grants.
Maintains all pertinent records, files and documents: assures completeness and accuracy which are consistent with external and Internal audit requirements. Regularly coordinates grant administration matters with internal acquisition, planning, design, operations, staffing and maintains regular and recurring contacts with various external grantors.
Performs the full range of supervisory functions i.e. Selection, direction, performance management, leave administration, employee and labour relations, and assures workplace safety.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:
Minimum of a BA/B.Sc in Economics, Accountancy, Administration etc ideally with an MBA; Strong operational experience: ideally has worked in a senior management jobs in Nigeria for 10+ years in a socially responsible organization with progressive experience leading to at least three years experience in international operational/administrative management.
Demonstrated experience in financial planning and analysis with previous experience in health overseeing human resources, information technology and legal issues.
Skills should include organization development, personnel management, budget and resource /development and strategic planning; demonstrated success developing and monitoring systems to manage both operational and programmatic work that involve high levels of collaboration.
Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
Personal qualities of Integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission of MLSCH,
Flexible and able to multi-task; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving towards clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and system.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
To apply, submit a cover letter, CV, day time telephone contact and three professional references to: cdcgrantrecruitment@mlscn.gov.ng on or before 2nd November 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. There are no relocation allowances available for these positions based in Abuja.