State Technical Assistant at Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (Caritas Nigeria)

Purpose of the Job

• The technical assistant will serve as the monitoring/evaluation focal person at the state level and oversee the implementation of the Global Fund GC7 grant in the supported state.
• He/She will work closely with and support data related activities in the State TB and Leprosy Control Programs (STBLCP) as well as the State AIDS and STI Control Program (SASCP) for the control of TB and HIV in the supported state.

Duties and Responsibilities
The State TB/HIV Technical Assistant(s) will:

• Provide day-to-day oversight for the scale-up of community TB/DRTB, HIV, and PPM services across the state.
• Coordinate with all the ad-hoc field workers engaged by SRs to ensure effective service delivery.
• Support the STO in ensuring seamless coordination and robust data reporting.
• Work closely with cluster coordinators and LGA TB/HIV data harmonization /reporting structures.
• Collaborate with the state STBLCP and SASCP to facilitate knowledge transfer and capacity building as TB and HIV service integration is being scaled up.
• Build the capacity of existing state TB and HIV structures toward program sustainability.
• Collate and analyze program data following LGA validation of TB and HIV data.
• Identify the gaps in providers, facilities, and LGAs and develop remedial actions.
• Onboard field teams and service providers on technological solutions (MATS, Comm TB app, AIM 250, EPCON, TB/EID Sample Logistics Dashboard).
• Manage the back end of these systems and work with the central teams to Maintain the state’s line listing of all DRTB patients identified from PPM and community interventions.
• Support the STBLCP and SASCP in ensuring 100% linkage to treatment for HIV-positive pregnant women identified in the community.

Required Qualifications
Education:

• BSc, or HND with NYSC discharge certificate.
• A master’s degree in public health will be an additional advantage
• Certification/previous experience in program Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning will be a strong advantage.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Minimum three (3) 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/HIV control programs and/or other infectious disease control) is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with key TB/HIV innovations and other strategic initiatives with a focus on surveillance and/or monitoring.
• Experience with Global Fund policies, regulations, and procedures is desirable.
• Proficiency in data collection/statistical tools and data analysis e.g. SPSS, Stata, Survey CTO, ODK MS packages.
• Strong ability to use data to inform program.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; approachable and good listener.
• Exhibits a high level of accuracy in work, and the 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 multi-task and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. 

Other Skills:

• Proven team player
• Able to work effectively with minimum supervision and in a diverse team environment
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills
• Ability to think tactically
• Good motivator of others
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times

Physical Demands:

• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 5-50 lbs.