Program Officer 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 Program Officer is expected to be embedded with the state TB program team and will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of all CTB activities in collaboration with the State TB team.

Other Activities include:

• Organize & conduct regular facility supervision to ensure quality service delivery;
• Organize & conduct on the job facility based training for DOTS services;
• Organize & conduct regular visits to health facilities on data quality assurance;
• Support state program on routine data analysis & utilization;
• Reports to Senior Program Officer in the Regional Office.

Specific Requirements

• A Degree in Medicine (an MPH degree will be an additional advantage)
• At least 4 years experience working with: HIV & TB program at various levels
• Experience with USAID or UN projects or any development partner is an advantage
• Strong coordination, planning, and supervisory skills
• Competent with operational plan development, implementation and evaluation of results
• Strong coordination and planning skills

Common Requirements for the Position

• Excellent written & 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