Tuberculosis (TB) Sample Movement Consultant - GFTAM at Leprosy Mission Nigeria

Locations: Abuja, Adamawa, Borno, Bauchi, Benue, Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi Plateau, Taraba, Niger, Sokoto, Gombe, Jigawa, Nassarawa, Yobe and Zamfara
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract
Reports to: Medical Advisors
Department: Programs & Operations

Background

• The TB Sample movement consultant will support general Public Private Mix (PPM) implementation in the state with a special focus on sample referral to ensure adequate documentation and monitoring.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The post holder will support general Public Private Mix (PPM) implementation in the state with a special focus on sample referral to ensure adequate documentation and monitoring.
• Support the effectiveness and efficiency of sputum sample referral in both public and private facilities in the state to designated GeneXpert sites and reference laboratories
• Collate and submit monthly sputum shipment data in the state to The Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN)
• Review and submit verified Sputum payment sheet to TLMN monthly
• Coordinate monthly harmonization of data between the Linkage coordinators and the Local Government Tuberculosis and Leprosy Supervisor (LGTBLS)
• Support the Hubs/Facilities in the update of Mobile Application for Tuberculosis screening (MATS) App data
• Support demand creation for Tuberculosis (TB) services at the community level
• Work closely with State Tuberculosis & Leprosy Control Programme (TBLCP) team, LGTBLS and CBOs in the state.

Qualifications / Education

• University Degree / HND in Social Sciences or other related field.

Experience:

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

Skills:

• Good communication and willing skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft office suite applications. Good team player
• Rest driven Strong analytical/problem solving skills. Good planning and Organizing skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to work unsupervised.