Sample Movement Consultant - GF TB PPM Project at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Background

• IHVN Asaba Region is a sub-recipient (SR) to the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria(IHVN), the Principal Recipient of the Global Fund PPM TB Grant for engagement of private-for-profit health care providers in Anambra and Delta states.
• The grant aims at supporting the State TB and Leprosy Control program to find, treat and prevent TB in the State through the private health sector.
• IHVN Asaba Region is involved in other national activities, these include GeneXpert Optimization and Expansion, Maintenance and Optimization of TB Reference laboratories, Maintenance, upgrade and activation of DR TB Treatment Centers, Quality Improvement of TB services through the NigeriaQual TB and Sample shipment for TB Diagnosis and Treatment Monitoring.

Job Summary

•  The Sample Movement Consultant will support the Public - Private Mix (PPM) implementation in the state with special focus on sample referral to ensure adequate documentation and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate mapping of the hub and spoke model for the sample referral in the state
• Ensure the sample couriers apply the developed hub and spoke model in the sample referral process
• Review processes to ensure appropriate documentations are done in the correct documenting tools.
• Collate and review monthly sample referrals/result retrievals and process for timely request for funding of the couriers for uninterrupted sample referral and result retrieval in the states.
• Travel to supervise and monitor effectiveness of the sample referral process within the state.
• Submit monthly summary of sample movement as required by the Principal Recipient.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Regional Manager.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: A University Degree / HND in Social Sciences or any other field.
• 1 -  2 years’ relevant work experience with Development agencies
• Experience in TB program is an added advantage

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good communication and writing skills
• Good team player
• Good knowledge of the State applied for
• Ability to use Microsoft office suite packages
• Result driven
• Strong analytical /problem solving skills
• Good planning/organizational skills
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to work unsupervised
• High sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment.