Technical Advisor, PMDT at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

Challenge TB

• KNCV is the lead partner in Challenge TB, a 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), FHI 360, Interactive Research & Development (IRD), Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Foundation (JATA), and Management Sciences for Health (MSH), PATH, The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), and the World Health.
• 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; and to strengthen TB platforms.

Purpose of the Position

• In the position of the Technical Advisor PMDT you provide in-country technical coordination of programmatic management of Drug Resistant TB activities in the region (Nasarawa, Niger and Benue state).

Responsibilities
As Technical Advisor PMDT you will:

• Monitor the diagnosis and notification of drug-resistant (DR-TB) patient in collaboration with KNCV Program Officers, State Quality Assurance Officers (QAOs) and State DR-TB Focal persons
• Ensure proper work-up of DR-TB patients before enrollment on treatment (baseline investigations, patient consent forms, complete and correct documentation of an R&R tools, line listing and e-TB manager
• Promote a patient-centered approach and ensure enrollment of DR-TB patients on treatment in the community
• Ensure monthly ODP evaluation for clinical, laboratory and radiological review (retrieve and document all results)
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of second line anti-TB drugs, commodities, social welfare support to DR-TB patients, and ambulatory treatment using existing channels
• Provide sufficient pharmacovigilance to al patents ( monitor and document all ADRs)
• Ensure proper documentation of the records of DR-TB patients on ambulatory treatment and follow-up with treatment outcomes of the patients on ambulatory treatment
• Promote DR-TB prevention and infection control through the use of proper channels
• Strengthen collaboration platform and linkage for regular follow-up clinical visits and laboratory evaluations/state DR-TB review meeting
• Promote and support effective coordination and referrals of patients for ambulatory and hospital based DR-TB management
• Participate in PMDT joint supportive supervisory visits to ensure quality of care/funds disbursement from enrollment to treatment completion
• Perform other additional duties as assigned.

Requirements
Education:

• An MBBs
• An MPH degree will be an advantage.

Knowledge/Experience:

• At least 3 years work experience with: HIV and TB/DR-TB program at various levels; USAID projects and/or any development partner.
• Experience working at community level
• Experience working with non-project staff (Government or private health care workers)

Behavioral Competencies and Skills:

• Strong coordination, planning, and supervisory skills and willingness to travel on short notice.
• Competent with project implementation at State and Local Government areas
• Able to communicate complex issues in a concise, accessible and engaging manner.