PDX ACF Coordinator at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

Purpose of the job: 

• The Portable Digital Xray (PDX) Active TB Case Finding (ACF) Project Coordinator will support the design, implementation, and monitoring of the PDX ACF Project across all states of the Federation + FCT.
• The coordinator will support the engagements with state governments and ministries of health and ensure the successful implementation of the grant across Nigeria.
• The project coordinator will also oversee the day-to-day implementation of the Global fund PDX ACF grant across the country.
• The Project coordinator will design a functional M&E system for the project in line with the National TB and leprosy Control program data management system.

Duties and Responsibilitie: 

• Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of the PDC ACF Project across all states of the Federation + FCT.
• Engage with state governments and Ministries of health to ensure ownership and sustainability of the PDX ACF project.
• Oversee the implementation of all components of the Global Fund PDX grant across all states of the Federation.
• Design and implement a functional monitoring and evaluation system for the project in line with the National TB and Leprosy Control Program Data Management System.
• Facilitate the engagement of relevant stakeholders in for the success of the project.
• Organize & conduct regular data-driven health facility supervision to ensure quality TB, TB/HIV, DR-TB surveillance, and service delivery.
• Provide regular technical support and supervision to field personnel, including State TB programs and field personnel.
• Support the development of program strategies, subproject documents, work plans and budgets and ensure key performance indicators are met in line with the grant objectives.
• Contribute to development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to TB and TB/HIV program interventions and apply these lessons to modify existing program and improve the design of new programs.
• Represent KNCV with donors and government officials on issues of Global Fund PDX grant.
• Assist in strengthening a system of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Assist in the data collection, collation, validation and reporting according to KNCV GF M&E plan.
• Submit weekly/monthly/quarterly progress reports to the National TB and leprosy Control Program

Who are we looking for?  

Education: 

• MBBS/MSc/PHD  
• A master’s degree in public health will be an additional advantage. 

Knowledge/experience:  

• Minimum Seven (7) years’ experience in TB/HIV program implementation in a resource challenged setting.
• Demonstrated experience with public health disease programs and/or surveillance strengthening in developing countries (including national TB control programs and/or other infectious disease control) is highly desirable.
• Experience in the deployment of Digital Xray’s for TB control in resource limited settings.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with key TB/HIV innovations and other strategic initiatives with focus on surveillance and/or monitoring.
• Experience of Global Fund/USAID policies, regulations, and procedures desirable.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and use of computer
• Exhibits a high level of accuracy in work, and ability to analyse complex sets of relationships and situations.
• Have a high sense of integrity and transparency.
• Ability to manage official information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to use multi-task and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.