Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

Challenge TB
KNCV is the lead partner in Challenge TB (CTB), the new USAID-funded 5-year global program to decrease TB mortality and morbidity in high burdened countries. We lead an international consortium with eight partner organizations: American Thoracic Society (ATS), Family Health International (FHI 360). Interactive Research & Development (IRD), Japanese Anti Tuberculosis Foundation (JATA), Management Sciences for Health (MSH), Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH), The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), and the World Health Organization. The project in Nigeria will be for a period of 16 months supporting 12 states in Nigeria for quality implementation of TB program.

The overarching strategic objectives of Challenge TB are to improve access to quality patient centered care for TB, TB/HIV, and MDR-TB services; to prevent transmission and disease progression; to strengthen TB platforms.

Purpose of the position and organizational position

• The M&E Assistant will work with the Senior Program Manager to assist in M&E activities in the States;
• Assist in timely and complete reporting of CTB activities;
• Adapt & implement tools & techniques to improve quality and use of data;
• In collaboration with the State TB program, mentor all M&E focal persons in the facilities; and reports to Senior Program Manager in the Regional Office

Specific Requirements

• Bachelor or Masters' Degree in Social Sciences
• At least 2 years of experience in M & E in Public Health Project
• Experience in working in the fields of TB/HIV, Community TB, and MDR TB, with extensive field experience in Nigeria
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and use of computer

Common Requirements for the Position

• Excellent written and verbal English language skills
• Self starter, team player, dynamic, solid open, flexible, absolute integrity, organisational awareness
• Understanding of cultural differences

What does KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation offers

• A fixed-term contract for 15 months, with the intention to extend the contract based in availability of funding:
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
• A highly-motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues
• A salary dependent upon education and relevant working experience.
• KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own Employment Conditions Scheme
• Full-time employment consist of 40 houses per week