Recruitment at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

Recruitment at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the deadliest infectious disease in the world. KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable TB control strategies in a national and international context.  We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of TB and to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant TB.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: TB / HIV Technical Assistant

Vacancy No.: KN138
Locations: Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Cross River, Kaduna, Kano and Katsina
Job Type: Full-time
Slot: 11 Openings

Purpose of the Job

• The TB/HIV Technical Assistant will support the Program officer to provide day-to-day oversight for the scale-up of community TB/DRTB, HIV, and PPM services across the state, as well as the optimize demand creation for the implementation of the community linkage of pregnant HIV positive women from the community to appropriate care.

Duties and Responsibilities  
Under the coordination of the Program Officer, the State TB/HIV Technical Assistant will:

• Provide day-to-day oversight for the scale-up of community TB/DRTB, HIV, and PPM services across the state.
• Coordinate with all the ad-hoc field workers engaged by KNCV Nigeria to ensure effective service delivery.
• Support the program officer in ensuring seamless coordination and robust data reporting.
• Work closely with cluster coordinators and LGA TB/HIV reporting structures.
• Collaborate with the state STBLCP and SASCP to facilitate knowledge transfer and capacity building as TB and HIV service integration is being scaled up.
• Build the capacity of existing state TB and HIV structures toward program sustainability.
• Collate and analyse program data following LGA validation of TB and HIV data.
• Identify the gaps in providers, facilities, and LGAs and develop remedial actions.
• Develop the weekly state/LGA TB/HIV activity work plan in line with the approved state budget.
• Onboard field teams and service providers on technological solutions (MATS, CommTB, AIM 250, EPCON, specimen movement dashboard).
• Manage the back end of these systems and work with the central teams to troubleshoot issues.
• Provide on-site mentoring and capacity building for TB/HIV PPM and community service providers in the state.
• Review weekly community TB and HIV activity reports from outreaches, active case findings, and HTS among pregnant women conducted across all LGAs by the CBOs.
• Assess work plans and budgets for the subsequent week’s activities for the program officers approval.
• Maintain the state’s line listing of all DRTB patients identified from PPM and community interventions.
• Support the STBLCP and SASCP in ensuring 100% linkage to treatment for HIV-positive pregnant women identified in the community.
• Maintain statewide visibility of TB/HIV program commodities, consumables, and medicines.
• Collaborate with state TB and HIV logistics officers.
• Redistribute RTKs and medicines to LGAs as needed.
• Manage the supplies and distribution of Mama Packs and the action meal.
• Prepare distribution plans and generate monthly utilization reports

Requirements
Education:

• First Degree, BSc / BA
• A master’s degree in public health will be an additional advantage.

Knowledge / Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years of 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.
• 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.
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.

What Do We Offer?

• An on-site consultancy (40 hours per week) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention of extending the contract depending on funding and performance.
• Fast-paced and result-oriented culture.
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
• A highly motivated and diverse team of experienced, self-driven colleagues.
• Frequent capacity building and training.
• KNCV Nigeria has its own Employment Conditions Scheme.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Account Assistant

Locations: Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Cross Rivers, Kaduna, Kano and Katsina
Job Type: Full-time

Purpose of the Job

• The Account Assistant will be responsible for preparing and managing all payments and incentives due to linkage coordinators, PMVs, CBOs, mentor mentors, and facilities.
• The ideal candidate will have strong accounting skills, experience in handling accounts payable and receivable, and a keen eye for detail.
• This role requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to ensure accuracy and timeliness in processing financial transactions.

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Prepare and process payments and incentives for all project stakeholders, including linkage coordinators, PMVs, CBOs, mentor mentors, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and donor requirements.
• Assist in preparing financial reports for the Global Fund Project.
• Communicate with stakeholders to address and resolve payment-related issues.
• Support the finance team with additional accounting tasks as needed.
• Ensure adherence to all major financial rules and regulations, which are described in the KNCV Finance Manual and other appropriate policies.
• Perform other additional duties as assigned.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting, Finance, or Business Management)

Knowledge/experience:

• 3 – 4 years of experience in finance management, accounting and working in a project setting.
• Demonstrable experience with accounting and financial reporting in GF/USG supported projects.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting software systems.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Proficiency in the use of computer applications (Microsoft Office, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work in a team, dynamic, solid, and open.
• Must be flexible with absolute integrity, organizational awareness, and understanding of cultural differences.

What do we offer?

• An on-site consultancy (40 hours per week) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention of extending the contract depending on funding and performance.
• Fast-paced and result-oriented culture.
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
• A highly motivated and diverse team of experienced, self-driven colleagues.
• Frequent capacity building and training.
• KNCV Nigeria has its own Employment Conditions Scheme.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
• Due to the influx of applications, only shortlisted candidates may receive feedback on the recruitment process.
• Any successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
• KNCV Nigeria is against any form of sexual harassment and abuse.
• There may be travel requirements and opportunities within Nigeria.
• KNCV Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer

Job Title: Assistant Program Officer

Locations: Akwa Ibom and Kaduna
Job Type: Full-time

Purpose of the Job

• The Assistant Program Officer will support the Program Officer to oversee the technical aspects of the day-to-day implementation of the Global Fund GC7 grant in each state and will 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 assistant program 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.
• The program officer will also support the management of diagnosed TB/DRTB cases in each supported state and ensure that all enrolled TB clients have a favorable treatment outcome.
• They will organize & conduct regular data-driven health facility supervision to ensure quality TB, TB/HIV, and DR-TB surveillance, and service delivery. The Assistant Program Officer will also oversee the activities of the TB/EID Sample Movement Consultants, TB/HIV Cascade Monitors, and PPM Cluster Coordinators.

Duties and Responsibilities  

• 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.
• Represent KNCV 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 KNCV GF M&E plan.

Requirements
Education:

• BSC/BA and a Master’s Degree or higher in Public Health.
• A Master’s Degree in Public Health will be an additional advantage.

Knowledge/experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years of 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.
• 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.
• Ability to multi-task 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.
• Fast-paced and result-oriented culture.
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
• A highly motivated and diverse team of experienced, self-driven colleagues.
• Frequent capacity building and training.
• KNCV Nigeria has its own Employment Conditions Scheme.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: TB / EID Sample Movement Consultant

Vacancy No.: KN140
Location: Kaduna
Schedule: Full-Time

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 to testing sites by sputum movers, as well as timely retrieval of results, and adequate documentation and monitoring.

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Collaborate with the State Program 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 demand 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 re-direct or re-distribute sputum samples to nearby sites for prompt testing.
• Conduct any other task as may be assigned.

Requirements
Education:

• HND, or Bachelor’s Degree.
• A master’s degree in public health will be an additional advantage.

Knowledge / experience:

• 1-2 years’ relevant work experience with development agencies and foundations.
• Experience in the TB/HIV program is an added advantage.

What do we offer?

• An on-site consultancy (40 hours per week) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention of extending the contract depending on funding and performance.
• Fast-paced and result-oriented culture.
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
• A highly motivated and diverse team of experienced, self-driven colleagues.
• Frequent capacity building and training.
• KNCV Nigeria has its own Employment Conditions Scheme.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant

Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full-time

Purpose of the Job

• The Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant will work with the Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor to ensure a seamless harmonization of all Monitoring & Evaluation activities and the implementation of the Monitoring & Evaluation plan for the GF COMM-PPM Project, including monitoring progress against planned activities, critical milestones, and targets, as well as providing support and guidance to program counterparts to ensure that the data collection, data management, and reporting, are of the highest possible quality.

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Support the Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor to ensure timely and complete reporting of project activities.
• Adapt & implement tools & techniques to improve the quality and use of data.
• Contribute to employing a rigorous monitoring and evaluation system to track the progress of project activities and outputs, including a strong focus on documenting lessons learned and best practices in monitoring and evaluation.
• Provide support and capacity building to site level staff for data collection, collation, and analysis.
• Participate in data management activities such as rapid assessments, situational analysis, surveys, evaluations, and operations research as required.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating progress towards annual work plans, expected outputs, including selecting and monitoring progress in meeting indicators.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and knowledge management activities across project sites.
• Perform routine data quality assessment (DQA) and implement quality improvement mechanisms to ensure data quality.
• Support the Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor to ensure timely data collection, compilation, and reporting according to the project Monitoring & Evaluation plan.
• Perform other additional duties as assigned.

Requirements
Education:

• BA / BSc / HND, MSc / MA
• A Master’s Degree in Statistics or Public Health will be an additional advantage.

Knowledge/experience:

• 2–3 years of experience in Monitoring & Evaluation  or in Public Health projects
• Experience 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 computer.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; approachable and good listener.
• Exhibits a high level of accuracy in work and the ability to analyze complex sets of relationships and situations.
• Excellent in written and spoken English.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work in a team, dynamic, solid, and 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 multi-task and work well under pressure to meet deadlines

What Do We Offer?

• An on-site consultancy (40 hours per week) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention of extending the contract depending on funding and performance.
• Fast-paced and result-oriented culture.
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
• A highly motivated and diverse team of experienced, self-driven colleagues.
• Frequent capacity building and training.
• KNCV Nigeria has its own Employment Conditions Scheme.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online