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  • Posted: Jun 5, 2015
    Deadline: Jun 11, 2015
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    KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to fighting tuberculosis (TB) worldwide and to strengthening health systems against TB, globally and locally. The organization is an international center of expertise for TB control. We are an organization of passionate TB professionals; this includes doctors, researchers, ...
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    Senior TB/HIV Technical Advisor

    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
    This is both a technical and managerial position, where you are expected to:

    • Coordinate all USAID TB/HIV implementing partners;
    • Support USAID TBIHIV implementing partners to ensure quality planning and harmonization of approaches;
    • Organize the coordination platform with the implementing In-country Partners (IP) to review progress and identify obstacles and develop immediate action;
    • Support linkages and liaisons between the IP's and USAID, NTP NASCP and NACA.
    • The officer is responsible to the KNCV Country Director and/or Deputy Director Operations.

    Specific Requirements

    • An MPH Degree with more than 6 years experience
    • Experience in working with: HIV & TB programs; USAID projects and/or any development partner
    • Competent with operational plan development, implementation and evaluation of results
    • Strong coordination and planning skills

    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

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their application (Curriculum vitae, Motivation letter, 3 professional references) to: The Country Representative KNCV Nigeria Challenge TB Project at jobskncvnigeria@gmail.com The position you apply for should be the subject of your email. Application submitted after the closing date stated above will not be considered.

    Note:
    Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.

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