Regional Senior Program Manager at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

Challenge TB

• KNCV is the lead partner in Challenge TB (CTB), a USAID-funded 5-year global program to decrease TB mortality and morbidity in high burdened countries. We lead an international consortium with eight partner organizations: American Thoracic Society (ATS), FHI 360, Interactive Research & Development (IRD), Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Foundation (JATA), and Management Sciences for Health (MSH), PATH, The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), and the World Health Organization.
• The overarching strategic objectives of CTB are to improve access to quality patient centered care for TB, TB/HIV, and MDR-TB services; to prevent transmission and disease progression; and to strengthen TB platforms.

Purpose of the Position

• This is both a technical and a managerial position, based in a Regional office.
• The Senior Program Manager will supervise Program Officers in Nasarawa, Benue and Niger states as well as oversee the activities of the M&E Officer, Account Officer, Technical Advisor PMDT, Assistant Technical Advisor PMDT and Regional Laboratory Advisor in the region.
• The job holder will report to the KNCV Country Director.

Responsibilities
As Regional Senior Program Manager you will:

• Lead regional efforts in operational plan development, project implementation as well as Monitoring and evaluation
• Provide overall supervision for all field office staff in the region
• Provide technical support and oversight to Program Officers on implementing key intervention areas of CTB activities in designated states/LGA
• With the assistance of country office staff, monitor all intervention strategies to ensure that they meet administrative, financial and programmatic goals
• Conduct supervision to designated CTB states/LGAs within the region
• Provide technical assistance to NTP and Global Fund planning processes, including structured supportive supervision
• Convene coordination platforms to support collaboration between KNCV and Global Fund support for State and LGA TB Control Programs
• Review, analyze and report CTB activities of the various states covered in the region
• Manage communications with all other stakeholders, including the development partners, civil society and other relevant groups
• Monitor & supervise the implementation of CTB project activities in the designated states/LGAs
• Support rigorous monitoring and a strong focus on evaluation system to track the progress of all activities and outputs
• Organize and report monthly on the implementation of the CTB project in the regional states
• Support CTB project rapid assessments, situational analysis, surveys, evaluations and other related research activities
• Support adherence to regulations in line with USAID finance policy for CTB project
• Perform other additional duties as assigned.

Who are we looking for?
Education:

• MBBS Degree and MPH Degree or relevant Master's Degree in a Public Health discipline.

Knowledge/experience:

• At least 5 years work experience with HIV & TB program at various levels
• Experience with USAID or UN projects or any development partner is an advantage
• Experience working at community level
• Competent with operational plan development, implementation and evaluation of results
• Comfortable planning and delivering multiple activities under pressure to strict deadlines and high levels of precision
• Experience working with non-project staff (Government or private health care workers).

Behavioral competencies and skills:

• Strong coordination, planning, and supervisory skills.
• Competent with project implementation at State and Local Government areas.
• Ability to build, lead and supervise teams
• Self-motivated with a strong ability to identify and develop relevant areas of work
• Able to communicate complex issues in a concise, accessible and engaging manner.

What do we offer?

• A full-time (40 hours per week) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention to extend 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 Tuberculosis Foundation has its own Employment Conditions Scheme.