Engineering

Project Director

Cosgrove Investment Limited·Abuja, nigeria·Full Time·Contract
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Job Requirements

  • 15 - 20 years of proven experience in construction, real estate development, or infrastructure project management, with substantial experience at senior leadership level.
  • BSc/HND in Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
  • Relevant professional certifications and membership of recognised professional bodies are an added advantage.
  • Proven track record in overseeing large-scale construction projects from planning to completion and handover.
  • Strong expertise in project strategy, budgeting, cost control, quality assurance, risk management, and construction operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead project managers, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Excellent leadership, decision-making, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong knowledge of construction standards, HSE compliance, and regulatory requirements.
  • High integrity, accountability, and ability to deliver projects within approved timelines and budgets.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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Company

Cosgrove Investment Limited

Location

Abuja, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

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Created

November 4, 2026

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Working alongside the indigenous prime partner, the advisor ensures that laboratory services are aligned with national policies, WHO recommendations, and donor (PEPFAR/USDOS) requirements to improve access to quality-assured diagnostic services. The position focuses on laboratory quality management systems, diagnostic network optimization, biosafety and biosecurity, laboratory accreditation, quality assurance, capacity strengthening, and data-driven continuous quality improvement while building sustainable institutional capacity within the indigenous prime. Ensure milestones achievement as per contract. Duties and responsibilities Provide strategic technical oversight for laboratory components of HIV, TB, and Malaria programs in the designated zones for the Nigeria bilateral project Coordinate the design, planning and implementation of the laboratory component of HIV/AIDS care and treatment, in collaboration with state and community level project clinical staff, laboratory specialists and state and local agencies in Nigeria. Improve laboratory governance and leadership. Strengthening specimen transportation networks. Improve equipment management systems. Support laboratory supply chain management. Strengthen inventory management systems. Support laboratory information systems (LIS). Promote laboratory-clinical interface improvements. Support the indigenous prime to strengthen laboratory systems in line with national laboratory strategic plans. Ensure implementation of high-quality laboratory services across supported health facilities. Provide technical guidance for laboratory network strengthening and diagnostic optimization. Support implementation of innovative laboratory technologies and digital solutions. Provide technical assistance in capacity building for laboratory services at the designated states of activity implementation and other settings as appropriate Lead implementation and continuous improvement of laboratory Quality Management Systems (QMS). Support laboratories in implementing ISO 15189 requirements and national quality standards. Strengthen internal quality control (IQC), external quality assessment (EQA), and proficiency testing programs. Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Guide laboratories through SLMTA/SLIPTA implementation and accreditation readiness. Promote continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives. Develop guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance of laboratory services for TB care and treatment, malaria care and treatment and opportunistic infections (OI) in collaboration with technical staff within the project, and at national, state, and local agencies LEVEL in Nigeria Strengthen viral load testing systems. Improve Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) services. Support HIV rapid testing quality assurance. Strengthen CD4 and HIV diagnostic services where applicable. Strengthen GeneXpert services. Support TB culture and drug susceptibility testing where applicable. Improve TB specimen referral systems. Strengthen TB laboratory biosafety. Improve malaria microscopy quality assurance. Support malaria rapid diagnostic test quality systems. Strengthen malaria laboratory surveillance. Provide targeted technical assistance to improve laboratory performance. Support development and implementation of laboratory improvement plans. Monitor implementation of quality improvement interventions. Facilitate performance reviews using laboratory quality indicators. Strengthen accountability systems for laboratory service delivery. Ensure sustainability through institutional capacity strengthening. Mentor laboratory managers and laboratory personnel. Conduct competency assessments. Develop laboratory training curricula and job aids. Facilitate on-site mentoring and supportive supervision. Build capacity of indigenous prime staff to independently manage laboratory systems. Promote knowledge transfer and local ownership. Monitor laboratory performance indicators. Analyze laboratory quality data. Prepare technical reports for donors and government. Document best practices and lessons learned. Support operational research and implementation science activities. Utilize data for continuous quality improvement. Collaborate with Federal and State Ministries of Health. Coordinate with National Public Health Laboratory systems. Engage implementing partners and donors. Participate in technical working groups. Represent FHI 360 during laboratory technical meetings. Foster strong collaboration with the indigenous prime partner Develop concept papers and research papers to improve and or extend existing laboratory activities Support the Project Director in managing the FHI 360 Laboratory Services Department, defining strategies, goals, objectives and working plan, and monitoring their implementation Supervise and mentor other FHI30 field lab staff at state offices to improve and maintain high standards of performance in all their laboratory activities Play a key role in facilitating and maintaining complex collaborative lab programs with international partners. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Requirements Master’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, with over 12 years of relevant experience or a Doctorate Degree in Laboratory Sciences, with a minimum of 11 years of relevant experience At least 7 years supporting HIV, TB, and/or Malaria laboratory programs. Certification/license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is required Experience supporting donor-funded programs (PEPFAR, USDOS, CDC, Global Fund). Demonstrated experience implementing Quality Management Systems. Experience with ISO 15189 implementation. Experience supporting laboratory accreditation initiatives. Experience working with indigenous organizations and local capacity strengthening. Experience managing laboratory quality improvement projects. Proven experience in project development, planning and facilitating technical training. Familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable. Familiarity with USDOS and PEPFAR programs is as advantage. Knowledge, Skills & Attributes: Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically Excellent working knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques for the following categories of assays: HIV rapid and confirmatory testing, CD4/CD8, HIV viral load, HIV DNA qualitative test, HIV viral resistance (genotype and phenotype). Good working knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques for the microscopic identification and culturing of different TB species, and drug resistance tuberculosis (MDR-TB) Experience in the management of laboratory services, particularly health facility-based services, including quality assurance systems, laboratory analysis, and interpretation and reporting techniques based on best practices, quality management practices and safe work practices Knowledge of laboratory service and management issues related to the clinical management of HIV/AIDS, including ART Knowledge of laboratory service and management issues related to mycobacterium. Drug resistance Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) Knowledge of laboratory service and management issues related to Opportunistic infection (OI) and malaria Knowledge of District Health Information System (DHIS), ) and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is required Ability to work well with others and develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, project collaborators, subcontractors and consultants Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines Must be able to work independently, and as part of a management team Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections Ability to represent FHI360 to donors, government officials and the NGO community. High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication, including presentation and training skills Proven ability in supervising staff Well-developed computer skills Ability to travel within Nigeria 45% time. Benefits The expected hiring salary range for this role is indexed to USD 19,743 - 25,000 for annual gross salary (basic and allowances). When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay, and budget. For internal candidates, salary placement will also follow FHI 360’s current promotional increase guidelines.

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