Project Coordinator for Cepheid HBDC GeneXpert MTB/RIF Technology at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

Project Description:
KNCV in collaboration with CEPHEID HBDC is to provide a basic technical service package for a novel molecular test to detect tuberculosis (TB) via diagnostic technology endorsed by the World Health Organization called GeneXpert MTB/RIF. This technology is being scaled-up in the National TB program, National AIDS program and the national laboratory networks. This is a basic service provision thal includes installation, trouble-shooting and maintenance both remotely and on-site where the technology has been placed in Nigeria.

Project Goal:
KNCV aims to achieve effective and efficient use of GeneXpert MTBiRIF machines by building capacity of both the end-users as well as with National TB and National AIDS programs.

Project Coordinator (Cepheid):

• Provide technical and programmatic support, especially in the area of onsite support for installation, preventative maintenance and trouble-shooting to complement existing GeneXpert MTB/RIF roll-out for all partners with other donors.
• S/he will also contribute to the strengthening of working relationships with other staKeholders and building of systems for programme sustainability.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Support all of the daily office operations, procurement and supply management, monitoring of project implementation and reporting.
• Assist and establish a management system for GeneXpert MTB/RIF installation, trouble-shooting and routine maintenance including supportive supervision of technical officers providing the basic service package (30% of time).
• Provide technical support to sites (remote and onsite) using the GeneXpert MTB/RIF technology (70% of time).
• Work in conjunction with KNCV Central Office (The Hague) Project Coordinator and the in-country KNCV Technical Advisor to actively seek support for solving major technical problems of GeneXpert MTB/RIF machines identified in the field directly with the in-country or remote GeneXpert MTB/RiF manufacturer (Cepheid HBDC) designee.
• Work together with the Country GeneXpert MTB/RiF Advisory Team (CGAT), the multi-stakeholder body responsible for coordinating all national GeneXpert MTB/RIF roll-out in Nigeria
• Support the development of a GeneXpert maintenance plan and logbooks at all levels.
• Support in the provision of quarterly reports on basic installation, trouble-shooting and maintenance activities.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A degree in the Medical Sciences - MBBS/MB.Bch or Laboratory Sciences (an MPH would be an advantage) and a minimum of - 3 years' experience in TB or HIV programmes.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies
- Good working knowledge of current national and TB and HIV guidelines    
- Ability to work with discretion and minimal supervision
- Working knowledge of Program management especially USAID    
- Basic logistic and operational understanding of the supply chain and WHO-funded projects    
- Good written and oral comrnunication skills
- Ability to organize and coordinate training program on GeneXpert MTB/RIF
- Good computer skiils
- Ability to multitask, with knowledge of various programme areas    
- Ablity to work well on a team

What does KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation offer?
- A contract for 12 months, with the intension to extend the contract;
- An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated;
- A highly-motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues:
- The salary is dependent on education and relevant working experience:
- KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own International Employment Conditions Scheme:
- Full-time employment consists of 40 hours per week.
- Initial training on GeneXpert MTBIRIF service provision,