TB/EID Sample Movement Consultant at Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (Caritas Nigeria)

Purpose of the Job

The TB/EID Sample Movement Consultant will support general public-private mix (PPM), community-active TB case search, and HIV early infant diagnosis implementation in the state, with a special focus on sample referral testing sites by sputum movers, as well as timely retrieval of results, and adequate documentation and monitoring.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the State Technical Officer to work with the State Program in reviewing the existing molecular diagnostic sites (GeneXpert, Truenat, etc.) for mapping.
• Support the effectiveness and efficiency of sputum sample/EID referral in both public and private facilities in the state to designated GeneXpert sites and reference laboratories.
• Conduct routine monitoring and supervisory visits to ensure the effectiveness of sample referrals in their respective states.
• Collate and submit monthly sputum shipment data in the state to the state program officer.
• Review and submit a verified Sputum/EID payment sheet monthly.
• Coordinate monthly harmonization of data between the Linkage coordinators/CBOs and the Local Government Tuberculosis and Leprosy Supervisor (LGTBLS).
• Support demands creation for tuberculosis (TB) services at the community level.
• Write and share monthly narrative reports on sample shipments.
• Routine review and validation of sample shipment reports by the linkage coordinators for their respective states.
• Facilitate prompt resolution of downtimes at any designated molecular diagnostic site and redirect or redistribute sputum samples to nearby sites for prompt testing.
• Conduct any other task as may be assigned.

Required Qualification

Education:

• HND, or bachelor’s degree with NYSC discharge certificate.
• A master’s degree in public health will be an additional advantage

Knowledge/Experience:

• 1-3 years’ relevant work experience with development agencies and foundations.
• Experience in facility and community TB/HIV program is an added advantage. 
• Knowledge and experience with basic computer applications – Excel, MSW, PP

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