Jobs at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

Purpose of Job

The main responsibility of the Senior M&E Associate is to support the M & E Department. S/he will also be expected to perform selected administrative and clerical duties at the state.

Hierarchically, The M&E Associate reports to and works under the daily supervision of the Senior Program Officer

Job Description

• Assist in the timely and complete reporting of project results.
• Assist in adapting & implementing tools & techniques to improve quality and use of data.
• Contribute to employing a rigorous monitoring and evaluation system to track the progress of all activities and outputs.
• Assist in data management for rapid assessments, situational analysis, surveys, evaluations, and other research as required.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating progress towards annual work plans and expected outputs, including selecting and monitoring progress in meeting indicators.
• Support monitoring and evaluation and knowledge management activities.
• Participate as necessary in data entry, collection, compilation, and reporting according to TB M&E plan.
• Perform other additional duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social sciences or any other related field.
• At least 1-4 years of experience in M & E in public health projects.
• Experience in working in the fields of TB/HIV, community TB, and MDR TB, with extensive field experience in Nigeria.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and use of a computer.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, approachable, and a good listener.
• Exhibits a high level of accuracy in work and the ability to analyze complex sets of relationships and situations.
• Excellent written and verbal English language ability.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work in a team, be dynamic, be solid, and be open.
• Must be flexible with absolute integrity, organizational awareness, and understanding of cultural differences.
• Have a high sense of integrity and transparency.
• Ability to manage official information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.

What do we offer?

• A full-time (40 hours per week) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention of extending the contract depending on funding and performance.
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
• A highly motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues.
• The salary is dependent upon education and relevant working experience.
• KNCV Nigeria has its own Employment Conditions Scheme

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Purpose of Job

The main responsibility of the senior laboratory associate is to provide technical assistance to the sample transport network. S/he will also be expected to perform selected administrative and at the state.

Hierarchically, The Senior Laboratory Associate reports to Cluster Laboratory Advisor

Job Description

• Provide support and technical assistance to sample transport network to ensure prompt transportation of samples, redistribution of samples where necessary and timely retrieval of results.
• Provide technical oversight to GeneXpert laboratories to facilitate quick resolution of faulty Xpert machines through prompt escalations of faults, collection of mandatory documents and performing minor troubleshooting with Cepheid guidance.
• Provide Technical oversight to Truenat laboratories to ensure uninterrupted testing, regular supply of reagents ad other consumables as well as timely reporting of data
• Interface with lab focal persons and data entry clerk to facilitate timely processing of samples, retrieval of all results and timely upload unto Commcare device to improve and sustain high evaluation rate across testing facilities.
• Collate and validate weekly and monthly data reports from Xpert labs for routine performance evaluation of the project.
• Conduct routine surveillance of GXAlert functionality and data upload for all Xpert and Truenat machines in the state and report gaps to the GXAlert focal person for immediate resolution.
• Supervise Xpert optimization related jobs (eg A/C repairs, inverter and battery replacement, etc.) to ensure timely execution of quality jobs.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the cluster Lab advisor.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in medical laboratory or any other laboratory-related discipline or any other related field.
• At least 2-4 years of experience in public health projects.
• Experience in working in the fields of TB/HIV, community TB, and MDR TB, with extensive field experience in Nigeria.
• Experience in managing a team.
• Experience in coordinating multiple party stakeholders.
• Experience in wide scale community-based intervention.
• Experience in community mobilization efforts.
• Experience managing complex health data