Vacancies at Peltom Global Services (PGS) Limited

Vacancies at Peltom Global Services (PGS) Limited

Peltom Global Services (PGS) Limited is a Nigerian indigenous technical support organization that provides innovative solutions to address complex global public health, development and organizational challenges. PGS was registered in Nigeria with the Corporate Affairs Commission (RC: 899295) in 2010. Since its inception, PGS has developed a reputation for its cutting-edge technical support in unraveling the most complex of these challenges in Nigeria and several other countries across the African continent. With its team of seasoned subject matter experts, PGS has led the design, development, and implementation of tailored technical assistance to address these challenges. This technical assistance that we have offered to several private and public sector clients has pivoted on policy development, strategic planning, program reviews, organizational capacity assessment and development, monitoring, evaluation and learning, knowledge management systems, and project implementation support.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Expert

Location: Nationwide
Employment Type: Part-time

The Project

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

• Conduct desk reviews around the AMR/AST topic
• Facilitate sessions/discussions around the AST topic including workshops on the development of the national AST protocols and guidelines for AST
• Development of amanual for the identification of pathogens of interest in AMR.
• Train laboratory professionals on standards for AMR detection and interpretation to ensure capacity and adherence to protocols in public and private facilities
• Review and harmonization of the guidelines on the procedures and processes for biological materials collection and transfe
• Write reports

Deliverables

• Submit developed AST protocol
• Submit developed AST guidelines
• Submit developed training plan and manual (including training materials) for the training of laboratory professionals on standards for AMR detection and interpretation to ensure capacity and adherence to protocols
• Submit harmonized guidelines on the procedures and processes for biological materials collection and transfer
• Submit workshop, training, and consultancy reports

Requirements / Qualifications

• Laboratory Scientist, Microbiologist or equivalent degree
• At least 5 years experience in the AMR/AST sub-space including bench work
• Cognate experience in facilitating AST sessions and capacity-building exercises.

Application Closing Date
18th November, 2024.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to: peltomglobalservices@gmail.com using the position as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Environmental Surveillance Expert

Location: Nationwide
Employment Type: Part-time

The Project

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.

Application Closing Date
18th November, 2024.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to: peltomglobalservices@gmail.com using the position as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Consultant, Shipping of Infectious Disease Substances

Location: Nationwide
Employment Type: Part-time

The project

Laboratories are vital to healthcare systems, directly impacting the quality of health services and enabling prompt, accurate decision-making. They are essential for disease surveillance and outbreak response. Nigeria faces challenges of inequitable access to quality diagnostics, limiting timely diagnosis and increasing healthcare costs. The Medical Laboratory Services Division (MLSD) of the Federal Ministry of Health coordinates laboratory services and implements policies to strengthen Nigeria’s laboratory system. The National Medical Laboratory Services Policy (NMLSP) addresses management challenges by establishing organizational structures in federal and state health ministries. Nigeria’s healthcare system operates across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, with laboratory support often fragmented and poorly coordinated across disease programs.

Supported by the Global Fund, MLSD has made strides in strengthening laboratory systems, but issues remain in governance, coordination, funding, infrastructure, and quality control. To address these, MLSD is implementing a Diagnostic Network Optimization (DNO) initiative under the Global Fund GC7 grant. A Service Provider is needed to offer technical assistance to FMOH-MLSD for integrating laboratory systems across disease programs and achieving DNO goals.

Objectives of the Project

• To conduct a national integrated diagnostic network assessment (DNA)
• To support the integrated Diagnostic Network Optimization analysis and modelling
• To support the implementation of the optimized integrated diagnostic network to improve access, capacity, and quality of the country’s diagnostic services.
• To support the development and wide dissemination of the National Guidelines on Laboratory Equipment Management
• To support the implementation of activities to address human resource gaps

Roles and Responsibilities

• Facilitate the review and or development of the training manual and SOPs on sample collection, storage, packaging, transportation, and testing.
• Develop training materials and facilitate capacity building towards certification as shippers of infectious disease substance
• Facilitate all assigned training
• Support participant’s certification process as Shippers of Infectious Disease Substances

Deliverables

• Submit training plan and materials
• Submit training manuals and SOPs

Requirements / Qualifications

• Certified Shipper of Infectious Disease Substance
• Experience in learning facilitation and support of certification process will be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
18th November, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to: peltomglobalservices@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Consultant

Location: Nationwide
Employment Type: Part-time
Designation/Position: Consultant

The project

Laboratories are vital to healthcare systems, directly impacting the quality of health services and enabling prompt, accurate decision-making. They are essential for disease surveillance and outbreak response. Nigeria faces challenges of inequitable access to quality diagnostics, limiting timely diagnosis and increasing healthcare costs. The Medical Laboratory Services Division (MLSD) of the Federal Ministry of Health coordinates laboratory services and implements policies to strengthen Nigeria’s laboratory system. The National Medical Laboratory Services Policy (NMLSP) addresses management challenges by establishing organizational structures in federal and state health ministries. Nigeria’s healthcare system operates across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, with laboratory support often fragmented and poorly coordinated across disease programs.

Supported by the Global Fund, MLSD has made strides in strengthening laboratory systems, but issues remain in governance, coordination, funding, infrastructure, and quality control. To address these, MLSD is implementing a Diagnostic Network Optimization (DNO) initiative under the Global Fund GC7 grant. A Service Provider is needed to offer technical assistance to FMOH-MLSD for integrating laboratory systems across disease programs and achieving DNO goals.

Objectives of the project

• To conduct a national integrated diagnostic network assessment (DNA)
• To support the integrated Diagnostic Network Optimization analysis and modelling
• To support the implementation of the optimized integrated diagnostic network to improve access, capacity, and quality of the country’s diagnostic services.
• To support the development and wide dissemination of the National Guidelines on Laboratory Equipment Management
• To support the implementation of activities to address human resource gaps

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop training materials for training around the one health ideology and related topics to be determined
• Facilitate biannual training events
• Develop training reports, and policy briefs

Deliverables:

• Submit training plan including training materials
• Submit training reports and policy briefs

Requirements/qualifications

• Expert on One Health approach.
• Experience in learning facilitation of similar nature.

Application Closing Date
18th November, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: peltomglobalservices@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Consultant, Lab Equipment Management

Location: Nationwide
Employment Type: Part-time

The Project

Laboratories are vital to healthcare systems, directly impacting the quality of health services and enabling prompt, accurate decision-making. They are essential for disease surveillance and outbreak response. Nigeria faces challenges of inequitable access to quality diagnostics, limiting timely diagnosis and increasing healthcare costs. The Medical Laboratory Services Division (MLSD) of the Federal Ministry of Health coordinates laboratory services and implements policies to strengthen Nigeria’s laboratory system. The National Medical Laboratory Services Policy (NMLSP) addresses management challenges by establishing organizational structures in federal and state health ministries. Nigeria’s healthcare system operates across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, with laboratory support often fragmented and poorly coordinated across disease programs.

Supported by the Global Fund, MLSD has made strides in strengthening laboratory systems, but issues remain in governance, coordination, funding, infrastructure, and quality control. To address these, MLSD is implementing a Diagnostic Network Optimization (DNO) initiative under the Global Fund GC7 grant. A Service Provider is needed to offer technical assistance to FMOH-MLSD for integrating laboratory systems across disease programs and achieving DNO goals.

Objectives of the project

• To conduct a national integrated diagnostic network assessment (DNA)
• To support the integrated Diagnostic Network Optimization analysis and modelling
• To support the implementation of the optimized integrated diagnostic network to improve access, capacity, and quality of the country’s diagnostic services.
• To support the development and wide dissemination of the National Guidelines on Laboratory Equipment Management
• To support the implementation of activities to address human resource gaps

Roles and Responsibilities

• Desk reviews on national laboratory equipment management
• Facilitate workshops for the development of national guidelines for lab equipment management
• Support the update or development of national lab equipment PPM (Planned Preventive Maintenance) plan, and monitoring of the same
• Develop advocacy plan around PPM issues
• Activity and consultancy report

Deliverables

• Submit all activity reports
• Submit national guidelines for the maintenance of lab equipment
• Submit PPM plan and PPM advocacy plan

Requirements / Qualifications

• Lab Scientist or Biomedical Engineer or equivalent certification or experience
• Experience in equipment management
• Experience in lab equipment PPM.

Application Closing Date
18th November, 2024.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to: peltomglobalservices@gmail.com using the position as the subject of the email.

Job Title: DNO / DNA Support Consultant

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Part-time

The Project

Laboratories are vital to healthcare systems, directly impacting the quality of health services and enabling prompt, accurate decision-making. They are essential for disease surveillance and outbreak response. Nigeria faces challenges of inequitable access to quality diagnostics, limiting timely diagnosis and increasing healthcare costs. The Medical Laboratory Services Division (MLSD) of the Federal Ministry of Health coordinates laboratory services and implements policies to strengthen Nigeria’s laboratory system. The National Medical Laboratory Services Policy (NMLSP) addresses management challenges by establishing organizational structures in federal and state health ministries. Nigeria’s healthcare system operates across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, with laboratory support often fragmented and poorly coordinated across disease programs.

Supported by the Global Fund, MLSD has made strides in strengthening laboratory systems, but issues remain in governance, coordination, funding, infrastructure, and quality control. To address these, MLSD is implementing a Diagnostic Network Optimization (DNO) initiative under the Global Fund GC7 grant. A Service Provider is needed to offer technical assistance to FMOH-MLSD for integrating laboratory systems across disease programs and achieving DNO goals.

Objectives of the project

• To conduct a national integrated diagnostic network assessment (DNA)
• To support the integrated Diagnostic Network Optimization analysis and modelling
• To support the implementation of the optimized integrated diagnostic network to improve access, capacity, and quality of the country’s diagnostic services.
• To support the development and wide dissemination of the National Guidelines on Laboratory Equipment Management
• To support the implementation of activities to address human resource gaps

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct desk review on DNA & DNO
• Lead the development of the DNA/DNO protocol, tools and guides
• Lead the development of the DNA/DNO quality management approach & tools
• Support pilot of the protocol/tools & improvement of the same where appropriate
• Facilitate DNO scenario modelling workshop
• Facilitate workshop for the development of the framework for the implementation of DNO modelling output

Deliverables

• Submit all activity reports
• Submit DNA/DNO protocol & tools
• Submit report of DNO scenario modeling workshop
• Submit agreed framework for the implementation of the DNO output
• Submit training report

Requirements / Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory scientist
• Extensive experience in the Nigeria lab sector
• Experience in DNA
• Experience in DNO is an advantage
• Experience in scenario modeling within or outside lab sector is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
18th November, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to peltomglobalservices@gmail.com by using the job title as the subject of the email.