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  • Posted: Sep 2, 2021
    Deadline: Sep 14, 2021
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    KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to fighting tuberculosis (TB) worldwide and to strengthening health systems against TB, globally and locally. The organization is an international center of expertise for TB control. We are an organization of passionate TB professionals; this includes doctors, researchers, ...
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    Senior Technical Advisor, TB LON

    Vacancy Number: KN43

    USAID Nigeria TB LON Region 1 and 2 Project 
    The TB LON Project is funded by USAID Nigeria and focuses on locally generated solutions to provide TB prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and notification, while addressing stigma and discrimination. The TB LON region 1 and 2 project is to be implemented by KNCV TB foundation Nigeria to expand the provision of and increase access to TB services among formal and informal health providers through the engagement  of the private sector, umbrella and local chapters of health and allied professional organizations, faith-based institutions, communities and civil society.

    The project is targeted at increasing the number of tuberculosis (TB) cases that are detected, treated and notified to  437,895 within the five year grant implementation period 2020 to 2025 and implemented across 14 states in Nigeria; Bauchi, Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Nasarawa, Plateau, Taraba, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Imo and Rivers State. The project’s four intermediate results are as follows:

    • Improved access to high-quality, person-centered TB, DR-TB, and TB/Human Immunodeficiency Virus (TB/HIV) services;
    • Strengthened TB service delivery platforms;
    • Reduced TB disease transmission and progression and
    • Accelerated TB innovations with improved impact on program implementation

    KNCV Nigeria is working with a consortium of partners- two sub recipients- CCCRN and KNCV International and six strategic service package providers- Intrasat Global, IPCD, Jana Health Foundation, Diadem Consult, Public Health Concerns Ltd and TB Network. Towards meeting the project set targets, KNCV Nigeria and partners adopted a mixed model of community and facility-based, health systems strengthening strategies and digital solutions to find TB cases in a Roll in, Roll-on and Roll out staged approach. Roll-in was in year 1 which is the planning stage, collaborations and capacity building, Roll-on is the saturation stage in Year 2,3 and 4 while Roll out in year 5 is the transitioning Stage.

    Purpose of the Position

    • The STA TB LON Regions 1 & 2 is expected to be embedded with the Technical Team in the Country Office and will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of all TB LON Regions 1 & 2 project activities in collaboration with the State TB team and other LON project Strategic Service Package Providers (SSPP). The STA TB LON will support the KNCV TB LON Project Coordinator.
    • Hierarchically, the STA TB LON reports to the TB LON Project Coordinator.

    As an STA TB LON you will:

    • Organize & conduct regular health facility supervision to ensure quality TB, TB/HIV, DR-TB surveillance and service delivery.
    • Organize & conduct on the job health facility based training for Laboratory and DOTS services.
    • Support facility assessments and strategic expansion of AFB, GeneXpert and DOTS services.
    • Support the State TB program to create awareness and demand for TB services.
    • Organize & conduct regular visits to health facilities to ensure timely data collection, compilation and reporting according to TB LON Regions 1 & 2 M&E plan.
    • Support state TB program on coordination of prompt treatment initiation and monitoring of all diagnosed DR-TB patients in the community.
    • Support state TB program on routine data analysis & utilization.
    • Support and facilitate state TB/HIV partners’ forum to coordinate partners’ support and implementation of key intervention areas.
    • Assist in coordinating the Project portfolio to ensure key performance indicators (KPI) are met and TB LON Regions 1 & 2 impact is in line with strategy.
    • Ensure that TB LON Regions 1 & 2 project reports are developed and submitted on time; are of good quality, and the evidence they contain is accurately captured and submitted monthly to the Project Coordinator.
    • Ensure regular monthly coordination and planning meetings hold with state TB team and SSPPs
    • Perform other additional duties assigned.

    Requirements
    Education:

    • MBBS and Master's Degree or higher in Public Health.

    Knowledge / Experience:

    • Minimum five (7) years experience in TB and or TB/HIV program with at least two (5) years’ experience in an international or resource challenged setting.
    • Experience or knowledge of TB surveillance methods.
    • Demonstrated experience with public health disease programs and/or surveillance strengthening in developing countries (including national TB control programs and/or other infectious disease control) is highly desirable.
    • Knowledge of and familiarity with key TB and or TB/HIV innovations and other strategic initiatives with focus on TB epidemiology, surveillance and/or monitoring.
    • Experience of USAID policies, regulations and procedures desirable.

    Behavioral Competencies and Skills:

    • Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines while producing quality content.
    • Ability to travel internationally
    • A good interpersonal skills and a good team player.

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    Grants and Compliance Officer

    Vacancy Number: KN44

    USAID Nigeria TB LON Region 1 and 2 Project 
    The TB LON Project is funded by USAID Nigeria and focuses on locally generated solutions to provide TB prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and notification, while addressing stigma and discrimination. The TB LON region 1 and 2 project is to be implemented by KNCV TB foundation Nigeria to expand the provision of and increase access to TB services among formal and informal health providers through the engagement  of the private sector, umbrella and local chapters of health and allied professional organizations, faith-based institutions, communities and civil society.

    The project is targeted at increasing the number of tuberculosis (TB) cases that are detected, treated and notified to  437,895 within the five year grant implementation period 2020 to 2025 and implemented across 14 states in Nigeria; Bauchi, Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Nasarawa, Plateau, Taraba, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Imo and Rivers State. The project’s four intermediate results are as follows:

    • Improved access to high-quality, person-centered TB, DR-TB, and TB/Human Immunodeficiency Virus (TB/HIV) services;
    • Strengthened TB service delivery platforms;
    • ReducedTB disease transmission and progression and
    • Accelerated TB innovations with improved impact on program implementation

    KNCV Nigeria is working with a consortium of partners- two sub recipients- CCCRN and KNCV International and six strategic service package providers- Intrasat Global, IPCD, Jana Health Foundation, Diadem Consult, Public Health Concerns Ltd and TB Network. Towards meeting the project set targets, KNCV Nigeria and partners adopted a mixed model of community and facility based, health systems strengthening strategies and digital solutions to find TB cases in a Roll in, Roll on and Roll out staged approach. Roll in was in year 1 which is the planning stage, collaborations and capacity building, Roll on is the saturation stage in Year 2,3 and 4 while Roll out in year 5 is the transitioning Stage.

    Purpose of the Position

    • The purpose of the Grants and Compliance Officer is to assist the Senior Grants and Compliance Officer and the DFO to manage and coordinate KNCV Nigeria grants portfolio in order to strengthen health systems and improve health service delivery throughout Nigeria.
    • The Grants and Compliance Officer will work closely with the supervisor to establish and follow a transparent grant process, and develop tools to implement the process, assuring that sound practices are applied at every stage of the grant process from guidelines to closeout.
    • Hierarchically, the Grants and Compliance Officer reports to the Senior Grants and Compliance Officer.

    As a Grants and Compliance Officer you will:

    • Responsible for management of the grant Cycle from solicitation, evaluation and selection, responsibility determination, Grant agreement and award, monitoring implementation and closeout.
    • Draft solicitations, document sub recipient source selection and grant mechanism to be adopted. Issue Request for Application (RFA) Expression of interest (EOI) etc.
    • Conduct Pre awards assessment, survey and due diligence checks for new partners, administer various assessment tools, collate reports and develop specific conditions for grant award as applicable.
    • Develop and finalize grant agreement for all grantees and carry out modifications as applicable
    • Liaising with the technical team facilitate grant start up / inception workshop for grantees, Prepare training sessions and conduct workshops in grants management , financial obligations, reporting management for grantees as necessary.
    • Ensure that systems are in place in country to ensure that grants operations are managed and staff act in full compliance with local laws, adhere to contract / award and donor requirements, and comply with KNCV Nigeria policies and standard operating procedures.
    • Ensure that appropriate staff members are aware of and understand laws, contract / award, donor requirements, and KNCV Nigeria policies and procedures.
    • Ensuring funds are requested office as at when due, ensure grantee request for funds are disbursed promptly in line with grant mechanism. Ensure monthly deadlines are met
    • Develop monitoring and mitigation plan and tracking sheets for grantees.
    • Carry out on site supervisory visits quarterly to grantees, and develop and follow up on support plan.
    • Ensure that all project reports are developed and submitted within the timelines specified in the Grant Agreement.
    • Documenting monitoring steps performed, the processes reviewed, and the result of the testing and reviews, documenting area of weakness, recommended action, timelines for implementation and technical support required from the donor and get it signed off by both parties.
    • Close out all grants and issue close out letters and Financial Report Review.
    • Review grantee financial report and process for disbursement.
    • Carry out finance refresher training for grantees finance staff compliance management.
    • Provide on-going guidance for technical staff on regulations.
    • Monitor grantee to ensure compliance with USAID regulation.
    • Populate grant files and ensure they are updated both in hard and electronic copies.
    • Carryout grantees financial assessment, monitoring and financial support.
    • Work with the sub-recipients in meeting their Special award conditions as applicable Audit and Evaluation.
    • Assist with the Internal and external audit preparations including putting together relevant documentation on grants.
    • Coordinate all grants audits and ensure complete implementation of recommendations.
    • Follow up on audit issues and provide appropriate response with support from Finance and director of operation.
    • Perform other additional duties assigned.

    Requirements
    Education:

    • Must have at least Master's Degree in Business Administration / Finance / Accounting
    • Master's Degree in a relevant field is strongly preferred

    Knowledge / Experience:

    • Minimum five (5) years’ experience in disease surveillance improvement, with at least two (2) years’ experience in an international or resource challenged setting.
    • Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in disease surveillance improvement, with at least three (3) years’ experience in an international or resource challenged setting.
    • Experience or knowledge of TB surveillance methods is highly desirable.
    • Demonstrated experience with public health disease programs and/or surveillance strengthening in developing countries (including national TB control programs and/or other infectious disease control) is highly desirable.
    • Knowledge of and familiarity with key international TB initiatives and organizations, including those focused on epidemiology, surveillance and/or monitoring.
    • Experience of USAID policies, regulations and procedures desirable.

    Behavioral competencies and skills:

    • Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines while producing quality content.
    • Ability to travel

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, including a motivation letter and 3 professional references which must be indicated on the CV and can be submitted via: recruitment@kncvnigeria.org You can apply for this position by indicating the job position and vacancy number as the subject of the email.

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