Zonal TB Officer - TB Grant at Leprosy Mission Nigeria

Reference Number: TLMN/NTLCP (PMU)_2025/M&ES – RSSH/001

Job Summary

• The  Zonal TB officer will support the STBLCP in implementing the key strategic interventions in every state in the zone assigned. S/he will provide technical support in all the key interventions in the grant in order to ensure the achievement of key targets as contained in the GF Performance Framework and in the existing TB NSP,

Key Responsibilities

• Support the state in planning and implementation of all planned activities particularly activities related to case finding (e.g. active case finding in the community, TB screening in OPD sites; intensify TB case findings among PLHIV, intensify TB case finding in health facilities; active case findings among high risk groups)
• Support the states technically in ensuring Global Fund Objectives are achieved.
• Supervise and Monitor states in their zones and ensure timely implementation of the grant activities.
• Provide TA for implementation of PMDT at community level and support enrollment to reduce the number of patients on waiting list for MDR patients.
• Provide on the job training/mentoring for state and LGA programme managers to enhance their capacity in planning, implementing and monitoring of programme activities. 
• Facilitate timely and complete collection, collation, analysis of state epidemiological data
• Facilitate timely submission of state data and reports to the National Programme and the GF
• Support provision of feed-back and dissemination of state epidemiological data and reports to key stakeholders
• Facilitate on site data verification and data quality assurance at state and LGA levels.
• Report monthly/quarterly activity implementation and provide plans for the next month/quarter. 
• Conduct strategic advocacy to LGAs in the state with aim of mobilizing resources for TB/HIV control efforts.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• Medical Doctor with Master’s level study in Public Health or Social Sciences.
• Project / Program Management Certification.
• At least 5 years’ experience in public health
• Experience in TB programme implementation is a necessary requirement
• Experience working with donor funded projects is an added advantage

Desired Competencies:

• Knowledge of policies and processes of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of GF reporting processes and templates will be an asset.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Management
• Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including professional level English language skills;
• Competency in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Strong management, supervisory, and capacity building skills
• Good understanding of budgets, financial processes and financial reporting and compliance with donor requirements;
• Knowledge of M&E processes will be an added advantage
• Site data verification and data quality assurance at state and LGA levels
• Inter-personal and negotiation skills