Jobs 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

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Purpose of the Job

The technical officer will serve as the team leader at the state level and oversee the implementation of the Global Fund GC7 grant in the supported state. He/She will work closely with and support the State TB and Leprosy Control Programs (STBLCP) as well as the State AIDS and STI Control Program (SASCP) in the control of TB and HIV in the supported states. The technical officer will support demand creation for TB and HIV control services, support the diagnosis of TB from the private sector and the community, as well as support the provision of HIV testing services to pregnant women through community engagements and early infant diagnosis for HIV. He/She will also support the management of diagnosed TB/DRTB cases in each supported state and ensure that all enrolled TB clients have a favourable treatment outcome. He/She will organize & conduct regular data-driven health facility supervision to ensure quality TB, TB/HIV, and DR-TB surveillance, and service delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Oversee the implementation of all components of the Global Fund GC7 grant in the state.
• Facilitate the engagement of private health facilities and other relevant stakeholders in TB and HIV control.
• Organize & conduct regular data-driven health facility supervision to ensure quality TB, TB/HIV, and DR-TB surveillance, and service delivery.
• Provide regular technical support and supervision to field personnel, including private health sector care providers, linkage coordinators, sample movers, PPM cluster coordinators, sputum movement consultants, community TB/HIV cascade monitors, CBOs, and other related staff providing services along the TB service delivery cascade.
• Support facilities to ensure effective linkages for the TB clinical cascade as well as integration with allied interventions, including HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment.
• Work with relevant state staff to disseminate guidelines, tools, and procedures that will support the achievement of quality service delivery.
• Contribute to the development of program strategies, subproject documents, work plans, and budgets, and ensure key performance indicators are met in line with the grant objectives.
• Contribute to the development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to TB and TB/HIV program interventions and apply these lessons to modify existing programs and improve the design of new programs.
• Represent Caritas Nigeria with donors and government officials on issues related to the Global Fund GC7 grant.
• Assist in strengthening a system of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Assist in the data collection, collation, validation, and reporting according to the Caritas Nigeria GF M&E plan.
• Submit monthly/quarterly state progress reports to the country office.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Required Qualification

• BSC, or MBBS (Preferred) with NYSC discharge certificate.
• A master’s degree in public health/Global Health will be an additional advantage

Knowledge/Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in TB/HIV program implementation in a resource challenged setting.
• 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 facility and community TB/HIV innovations and other strategic initiatives with a focus on surveillance and/or monitoring.
• Strong ability to manage men and materials
• Experience with Global Fund policies, regulations, and procedures is desirable.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and use of computer.
• 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.

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