State Technical Officer at Leprosy and TB Relief Initiative Nigeria (LTR)

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

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

Job Summary

Provide technical guidance to facility and community implementers to ensure the provision of quality TB/HIV services in the state with key attention to all indicators as contained in the Global Fund (GF) PPM GC7 Grant.

Key Responsibilities

• Management, coordination, and supervision of all TB program activities in the assigned State.  
• Provision of managerial and technical support to assigned PfPs/FBOs in the provision of TB services.
• Supervising treatment by other health workers in supported PfPs/FBOs and ensuring that the National guidelines are followed.
• Maintaining active collaboration with national, State, and LGAs including non-governmental organizations and voluntary agencies working in the TB program in assigned
• Organization of periodic reviews and evaluations of partner facilities' Performance.
• Identify community-based structures to drive demand and expansion of TB services into hard-to-reach areas in communities.
• Participate and facilitate the participation of local PfPs/FBOs in all TB forums at local/state level and provide updates as required.
• Ensure integration of local PFPs/FBOs into the state and LGA level TB program and reporting network.
• Deploy job aids and TB resources to HCWs in facilities and congregations within the community.
• Ensure that project reports are developed and submitted on time and are of good quality, and that the evidence they contain is accurately captured and submitted monthly to the Program Advisor              
• Conduct supportive and supervisory visits to TB and HIV care facilities, prepare reports on supervisory visits, and provide remedial actions on constraints to the district/regional/national and the facilities visited.
• Work closely with State/LGTBLS officers and support state TB/HIV Partners’ forum to coordinate partners support and implementation of key intervention areas.
• Any other responsibility as may be assigned by the program officer.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in public health, project management or related fields.
• A master’s degree in public health, project management or related fields will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in public health and health systems programs.
• Implementation of Global Fund (GF) grant is an added advantage.
• Knowledgeable in TB/HIV and Understands various technicalities in implementing TB/HIV related grants in both Private facilities and the community.
• Experience of Implementation of Global Fund (GF) grant is an added advantage.

Desired Competencies:

• Strong management, supervisory, and capacity building skills.
• Knowledge of health systems issues in Nigeria.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently while being a strong team player.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to respond effectively.
• Demonstrable track record of achievements in public health programs.