State Sample Movement Consultant at Leprosy and TB Relief Initiative Nigeria (LTR)

Job Reference Number: LTR (PMU)/_2023/SSMCs/001

• Location: Adamawa/ Borno/ Gombe/ Yobe/ Plateau States.
• Reports to: Program Officer

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.

Key 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 Sub Recipient (SR) in the approved template of the Principal Recipient (PR).
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the State Technical Officer.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in public health, Social Sciences or any other relevant related fields.
• A master’s degree in public health, project management or related fields will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in development agencies in related fields.
• Experience of Implementation of Global Fund (GF) grant is an added advantage.

Desired Competencies:

• 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.
• Knowledge of health systems issues in Nigeria.
• Demonstrable track record of achievements in public health programs.