TB/EID Sputum Movement Consultants at KNCV Nigeria

Purpose of the job

• The TB/EID Sample movement consultant will support general Public Private Mix (PPM), community active TB case search as well as HIV early infant diagnosis implementation in the state with a special focus on sample referral to testing sites by sputum movers, as well as timely retrieval of results, and ensure adequate documentation and monitoring.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the State Program Officer to work with the State program in reviewing the existing molecular diagnostic sites (GeneXpert, Truenat, etc) 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 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 demand creation for Tuberculosis (TB) services at the community level
• Write and share monthly narrative reports on sample shipment.
• Routine review and validation of sample shipment reports by the linkage coordinators for their respective states.
• Facilitate prompt resolutions of downtimes at any designated molecular diagnostic site and re-direct or re-distribute sputum samples to nearby sites for prompt testing.
• Conduct any other task as may be assigned.

Job Specifications

Education:

• HND or Bachelor’s degree.  
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Knowledge/experience:

• 1-2 years’ relevant work experience with development agencies and foundations
• Experience in TB program is an added advantage.
• 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.